Wednesday, May 12th

	The top step went in today. There's still some finishing work to do at the tops of the walls.
	We used that can of paint on the ledge to work out the exact shape of the patio. When I got home, the base was all put in, and you can see the shape.
	The machine to the left went over the base to compress it. The base drops ¼" over 10'—not noticeable but essential for proper drainage away from my house!