OOPS
I really shouldn't go to bed at 2AM when the backhoes start at 8AM and my room begins to shake.


Five minutes ago...
"What, do you think she's never seen construction?"
(Yes, but this is my construction.)

Chris and I made the mutual observation yesterday that Japanese construction companies like to get their noisy business out of the way early in the day and then pretty much do nothing the rest of the day. I guess, if it's warm, or a nice day, or whatever, that seems like the thing to do if you're on the job. The noise around here usually stops by noon and is at its worse before nine.