As the sun set in the west at the end of the past weekend, I still did not have the beginnings of a well.

This photo is from Cape Cod Hill Road, New Sharon, Franklin County, and right up the hill from my (dry) camp.

Kevin the Well Digger was supposed to have started the well by clearing brush, and knocking down some trees. He didn't. He said it was too hot.

But he said he would start this week. I, a giddy optimist, believe he will.

Except I am getting concerned that this is the third craftsman with whom I have had an agreement to cut wood and/or brush and still nothing has happened.

But I am determined to have fresh water nearby, so I will give it time.

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