The backhoe departs as snow settles in for the season.

With a couple inches of snow on the ground, Norm managed to get his trailer up to the cabin on Thursday to retrieve his backhoe so that it can Winter-over in warmer-and-wetter Snohomish.

He also got the flashing installed on the porch and deck, and permanently bolted the stairs to the porch. (Pics to follow this weekend.)