What's That Column?

What the heck is that post? And why is it on the counter like that? Hmmm..... apparently the glued-on layer of plywood was warping a bit and curling upward, so Steve was pushing it back down and making sure it would stay down this time. Hope it stays!

As you can see, the holes are cut for the sink and the cooktop. And there's almost nothing on the countertop, which is rare for sure.
And because I wasn't able to get a picture of the siding progress yesterday, I shot it today while there during lunch.

Ray the plumber didn't make it today; he will be there all day tomorrow; I'm curious to see how far he'll be able to get in one day. On Thursday morning, Tom the Flooring Guy shows up before 8:30 to put on the second coat of Swedish finish, and the third coat goes on about 1:00. Then there won't be much in the way of walking around until Friday. So if the weather's good Steve will rock and roll on the siding.