So . . . when last I wrote about this, Phil and I were optimistic about getting the work on our yard and driveway done. It was October and the road work was to continue until November 15th. We had the beginnings of the retaining wall, and a promise from the city engineer that everything should be completed.

Then it snowed October 31st.

What we have:

• a mostly completed retaining wall; and
• compacting fill in the driveway.

What will be done in the spring (otherwise, Phil and I might not be as understanding as we have been):

• finish the retaining wall (further wrapping around and steps);
• install railing on retaining wall;
• new front steps;
• old front steps removed from out back yard and disposed of; and
• driveway paved.

We’re waiting to hear from the engineer about something we’d like to have added to the work order (and which we will pay for because it’s on our property). Since the driveway is all gravel anyway, we’d like to get a contractor to replace the sewer line. We have roots in the line and think it would be a convenient time to get the work done, rather than pay to have the drive dug up, the line replaced, and the drive repaved at a later date.

So that’s where we are.

Will let you know what happens when work resumes in the spring.