Time to take the surviving woodwork back to base. The guys load up the state of the art, Isaan style, pick-up and ask me if I fancy a ride. How could I refuse?



Guys, and girls, if you ever get the chance for a ride in one of these, you will understand my passion for them. Licencing laws mean that you can't drive them in cities, or from one Province to another, but hey, they are fun for a short hop. Anyway, here we are hammering up the road,



...and here is the author, loving every minute.



It was no surprise to find that 'base' was a patch of ground behind some fancy places,



...marked by a, long since, abandoned digger.



The lads unload and I wander about, thinking that you only get to see places like this, when you go around to see 'her Mum' for the first time. A simple shed for livestock.



A half pretend log cabin, belonging to the owner of the 'ground'. This has the usual outside kitchen, one big room and a good view of open fields on one side.



It's time to go but I insist we stop for a beer to say thanks. I have to leave the camera in the truck because the owner did 'not want to have photos of his kids all over the internet by morning'.
Susequently, it's late by the time we get back and the others have been working hard.



It's a nightmare round those holes,



...and require lots of time 'scrootling aound' to get a nice finish.



With the benefit of a full team, and three that have had a relatively easy morning, the left side of the arch is soon completed.



Just before lunch, we are treated to a display by the Isaan growndworkers mickie taking team, playing 'spot your mistake'.



After lunch, the team move inside the wall. A little cleaning of the corners, using a chisel made from an old inlet valve.



Sing makes a convicing platform and is back to edging,



..the others overfill the pug tank,



...but it doesn't take too long to empty.



In the middle of all this, the earth man pick his moment.



Full earth dumping will take place tomorrow if we can agree to quality and price. The quality is what we want, but I will have to stand there and check each truck, as it dumps. Serves me right for going out and having a nice time.