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The first few days are always a little tough, as folks grow calluses where there were none, and stretch muscles that haven’t been called on before. Sometimes, even bloggers get too worn out to get much blogging done (sorry). But now we’ve hit our stride. We have five active excavation units: three in collapsed rooms, and two adjacent to the possible kiva and elaborated entryway. The smoke from the Wallow fire is visible in the distance, but so far Mule Creek is relatively clear.
![Excavation Several open excavation units at Fornholt get us underground at last.](https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Excavation-382x640.jpg)
![Dust Emily goes for the bandito look, to avoid the dust. We’re excavating mostly in-room fill, which creates a fine grey film on everything when screened.](https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Dust-640x382.jpg)
![Consult Field Director Katherine Dungan consults with Dr. Suzanne Eckert (Texas A&M) on a unit adjacent to the kiva.](https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Consult-640x382.jpg)
![Kids Danny Welch (Texas A&M) screens deposits with visiting kids.](https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Kids-640x382.jpg)
![stretch Digging in collapsed masonry allows for some novel stretching opportunities. Henry and H.T. manage to fit into their excavation unit in the north room block of Fornholt.](https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/stretch-640x382.jpg)
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