06-26-2010: Basement framed

The basement is framed!  Eight guys started working just before 9am and finished around 2pm.  We're hoping the foundation guys can get started on Monday.  Best case scenario: the foundation guys, plumber, and electrician get everything in and ready for the slab to be poured in 1 1/2 to 2 weeks.

I added these last 2 pictures.  The first is the full moon rising over the open basement on Friday night.  The second is Minx kicking back and relaxing in the house while we were out working in the heat on Saturday.