It has been a great couple of days. We have been clearing and marking the ground. Matthew decided that it would be a great way to spend his birthday, so he brought a few friends out to learn about preservation and artifacts. Brandon worked with the Kids for several hours and they were permitted and taught the proper way to use the equipment brought in from UCLA Berkeley. Today Brandon,Sarah, and Kenny worked on the topographic mapping portion of the research. Although it was a bit over cast and at times some rain they managed quite nicely to get some of the measuring and mapping started. The brush that has been cleaned away from the mapping and dig site will be hauled away on Friday.. Anyone wishing some free wood can pick it up before then. The ground work is almost ready to begin the hunt and find... This is exciting and ya'll are most welcome to come along and participate. Enjoy the pics and i'll be back tomorrow with more updates.. Whipple