The first course is served

The first course of earth bags went into the 'hole' yesterday.  They were laid on a polythene damp proof membrane, which was in turn laid on some more polythene off cuts to help prevent any punctures.

The whole process is very slow but straight forward.  My back seemed to manage ok although how it will react to lifting the bags when the wall reaches head height, I dont know.  What has become very clear is that I will soon run out of earth to put in the bags.  I knew I wouldnt have enough but I thought it would go a bit further than seems to be. 

I shall have to think about this problem over Christmas.

Oh, and have you everv seen a more pissed off dog?