one step forward

Today the part arrived for the JCB. So did the new tyre for the quad. We were very apprehensive about starting the JCB as without being able to move it we have got serious problems as it is in front of the pile of 60 tonnes of aggregate. The machine did not start. Then the starter slipped and would not engage. Took starter off and shifted flywheel round a bit and put starter motor back on. Preheated plugs and let it go...after an infinity of chugs we had ignition and lift off.

Not so lucky with the quad. The wheel seems to be wobbling horribly which means a twisted axle or knackered wheel bearing. Still it was one step forward.

And we finished laying out the reinforcing and are ready to lay concrete.