Problem soil resolved.

The geologist said the soil was not that bad and if we dig down a few more inches and backfill with rock and soil and bigger footings...we should be okay to go.   In the meantime, a lot of Alder branches need to be cleaned away.   Two days with my son's help, it is cleaned up.  Phew!
The next step will happen next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Dig, backfill, foundation...and a cement truck?  You are caught up to date and I hope you are interested.