Footings have been dug about 20" wide x 24" deep and concrete has now been poured at least 12'' thick if not 16". Wasn't home when concrete was done, was at hospital with my wife regarding her liver transplant. Block should be delivered tomorrow and Friday the block should be set in place. I would think a week is enough time for the concrete to cure before putting block down. Probably only 8 courses in the back. Going to get the foundation filled with rock as was suggested.