The last day of the "extreme build" started with "extreme weather," and some extremely wet visitors.

"I don't like it, it's miserable," said Preston and Keaton Carson, visiting from Ozark, Mo.

"The rain is bad," said another spectator.

Some of them showed up before the sun did.

"I have been here since 3:30 or 4," said Ruth Herr.

"Complete with donuts and snacks," said Lynn McGee, who got to the site at 6:30 in the morning.

The thousands of spectators Tuesday came prepared.

"We're pretty dry except our feet," said Ginger Smith, who came with her daughter, two parkas, and a huge umbrella.

Smith and others came prepared, and with an optimistic outlook.

"We need it, it's good for the sod, cause it's watering the sod - it's gonna help it grow better," laughed Lynn McGee of Springfield.

It could be said that the lightning bolts of excitement running through the crowd Tuesday originated from the Hampton family's family. Chris Hampton's parents claimed they couldn't feel the rain.

"We're sopping wet, but, what rain?" laughed dad Rick Hampton.

They're just happy it waited until Tuesday.

"It was dry when it really needed to be dry to get the house built. So, that's all we could ask for. They won't care a bit," said mom Cathie Hampton.

"Doesn't matter if it's raining or snowing, it's for the family," said volunteer Anthony Edgman.

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