A Day the Work Trucks Got Stuck

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The workers came early that morning, but things went downhill fast, literally. As they tried to maneuver around the bend, their truck got stuck and the tires just kept spinning, digging themselves in deeper. At one point, the trailer slid dangerously close to the embankment, right near the drop-off, and the truck ended up alarmingly close to the house. It still boggles my mind that they even attempted it, especially since a smaller truck had already gotten stuck earlier in the same spot. You’d think that would’ve been a warning. Once the crew finally got themselves free and left, I carefully made my way back down the hill toward the house but decided not to go any farther. It was a fall waiting to happen. Coming back up was rough, I'm in a lot of pain, but I made it, watching every step. I even joked with Jake that if I did fall, it wouldn’t be too far since that last stretch is so steep you practically have to lean forward touching the ground to climb it. Apparently, the crew hadn’t even told their own boss they were stuck. He found out later from Jake’s videos and photos he sent to him while talking about what's to come this week and next. The plan is to run the water lines, finish the skirting and stairs this week or early next, weather permitting. With the cold rain, I’m hoping there aren’t too many delays. Once the septic is in and the power is finally brought up, they can finish the inside work. We’re looking at about another four weeks in the trailers, but the end is in sight. In two weeks, I’ll be heading to Oregon for a medical, and I can’t wait to be somewhere I can run the heater all I want.