I may never-again in my lifetime see another photo of pouring concrete with snow on the adjacent ground.

(Shaking head.....)

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From the concrete network (for sure the top fraction of an inch of soil was frozen, they used blankets after pouring for 24hrs).

"You know the old Boy Scout motto about being prepared-failing to be prepared is preparing for failure. Same goes for concrete work in general, but especially when cold weather comes on unexpectedly. To handle the cold, have everything you might need on hand and review these tips:

Frozen ground-NEVER place concrete on frozen ground or onto ice or snow. There are a couple of problems with this. First, frozen ground will settle when it thaws, cracking the concrete. Second, when the ground is cold, the concrete in contact with it will be cold and will set more slowly. You can even get crusting, with the top part of the concrete set and the bottom still soft.

If the ground is frozen, you can thaw it using hydronic heat pipes and blankets (such as those from Ground Heaters), or electric blankets (check out Power Blanket).

Remove all snow and ice in areas where concrete is to be placed. Also remove any standing water that could get mixed into the concrete.

Warm up anything that will come in contact with the concrete, including forms and any embedments, to at least 32°F. If it's not too cold and you cover everything with tarps the day before the pour, it will stay dry and warm enough. Keep tools in your truck or trailer.

Be ready with blankets, even if you don't think it will get that cold. Also consider whether you will need lights if the concrete sets more slowly than expected and the winter sun sets just as you're finally ready to start finishing."

I walked on it today, seems good for now.

 

That's a government job. Nobody cares. They will pay us to do it again next year.

 

In case you were wondering, of course I snuck out there and scribed 80cals initials and 2017...

 

What's 80's middle name? Hope it isn't David.

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Aidric Callum = 80 cal.

It's getting tougher to stay upright on the disc golf course with the tee pads icing over. Will request the park dist add heated concrete .

 

The parks department will just add salt, instead.

Something to think about when driving that pristine EX.

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Got it, plus salt will hide the flaking concrete caused by pouring at 14°

Hoping to rust out the 4x4 Mercedes and leave the Ex in the garage.

 

Speaking of cracking

I hope that one guy doesn't get frostbite.

 

I thought he was a plumber and wondered why he was there.

 

Well, well, well, a little spritz from the heavens. Feels good.

I had an annoying little problem today with the wagon.
Heard the old alternator starting to chirp so death was near.
I happened to have an almost new replacement in the garage so a swapping we did go.
All was ducky but started to get voltage fluctuations. I thought well maybe the new source of good juice is blowing the old regulator so I picked up a new one and with the help of my grandson, installed it (he's 2 1/2). Cool, rock solid 14.45 now we're talkin'.
About an hour later I went out for a ride over to a friends and the voltage was down and falling. Headed back home and checked everything but no juice out of the alt. Ok did I pull a dummy and stick a bad alt in my parts cabinet? Don't think so, it looks almost new.
Went down and bought a new one, installed and wammo, rock solid in the high 14s cool. Went out for a putt to confirm and all was well. So I guess the spare I had in the garage was bad. That's annoying.

 

I had some young helpers today also Marc, though they got sidetracked building a fort of boxes. All went well until full boxes got stacked on empty boxes... I think they found my stash of broken down boxes. Was certain I moved those boxes 2 or 3 times today.

 

Kid heaven?

 

It was until Papa (me) said enough and we sat down for pizza.

 

Wishing alla y'all a Merry Christmas.
Hope you all get what you want.