Mystery Solved!

We've not been able to get to the site while they were working, so were imagining what type of equipment would navigate the steep terrain. Even with the driveway cut in some, there are few places you can stand without leaning to balance your weight.

Today, we finally saw the mysterious Bobcat. We hope to get out someday to see it in motion. You have to respect the brave operator!

They've cut further into the hillside and staked out the perimeter of the garage.

Here are the forms for the retaining wall that will keep the rainwater tanks from sliding down the hill:

 

Hopefully, the winter rain will hold off a bit.