Working In The Yard

[Sir Henry]

Instead of going to the range today I decided to work in the yard. The range opened on Friday and from what I hear it is very busy. Tomorrow will be my range day.

In the meantime I continue to work on my yard.

I’m borrowing the neighbors gator to move the second 14 yard load of gravel.

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This path needs widening so I can get the gator through. On the first load of gravel I drove around the house.

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This is where I’m dumping most of it. I have a vintage Fiber-Steam travel trailer I’m going to park here.

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I have also put some in the upper pathways.

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Here is my lawn art I made with old metal bed frames.

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[RanchRoper]

Very nice. Pride of ownership shows. Those Gators are real handy too..

[Sir Henry]

Very nice. Pride of ownership shows. Those Gators are real handy too..

They sure are handy.

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[BigAl52]

wow Gene looks good. For a minute there I thought you had joined the green team to. Dont wear out that shovel

[Hatchdog]

The Gator is great but that shovel looks awful. Wish I was closer, I could give you a hand with my tractor with loader. Bummer.

However, your place looks great and that vintage trailer is going to be a nice addition. You certainly have an artists touch with your deco!!!

[Sir Henry]

I’m back to shoveling gravel after a morning of range time. I want to put this trailer..........

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........into this location.

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It will go where the burn pile is on the left.

Still a lot of gravel to shovel and then rocks to move. I want it to look like it is sitting on a rock foundation. Might even build a primitive shelter over it.

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[The Wiz]

Is it going to block your view of the wheel barrels?

[Sir Henry]

Is it going to block your view of the wheel barrels?

No it should come even with the orange barrel with maybe the tongue hanging forward of it.

[Sir Henry]

I burned the wood and moved the rock. I still need to spread more gravel but the space is almost ready for the trailer.

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I removed the rocks from around the base of the trailer and can be hitched to the gator anytime.

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I still need to throw another load of gravel on the ramp and put some timbers on the grass/dirt to keep the trailer level while backing it into position.

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My goal is to move it next Saturday with help from four neighbors. Once it’s in position rock will need to be moved back into position under the trailer. I might not have enough and might just order another 16 tons.

[Hatchdog]

Sir Henry,

As soon as I read 16 tons this song leapt to mind.

https://www.google.com/search?q=16+tons ... ent=safari

[Sir Henry]

Sir Henry,

As soon as I read 16 tons this song leapt to mind.

https://www.google.com/search?q=16+tons ... ent=safari

That is why I said 16 tons. The truck can only carry about 12-14 tons

[Sir Henry]

Meanwhile back at the ranch.......

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[Sir Henry]

This is the angle of the land I needed to use to back the trailer into its final resting spot. I was afraid it would tip over so I had to level it.

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Here the gator is earning its keep.

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I’ll be removing the gravel and dirt between the top and bottom.

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There she sets. It still needs to be leveled and the rock foundation put under it.

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[markiver54]

Lookn' good Gene. Looks like some hard work though. Careful moving/shoveling all that stone! You have a wonderful looking and functional home.

[Sir Henry]

Lookn' good Gene. Looks like some hard work though. Careful moving/shoveling all that stone! You have a wonderful looking and functional home.

Thanks Mark. It’s a labor of love. Sometimes I think I should have sold the house and moved into an apartment. But then I think about the day it’s finished and that keep me going.

In the last four years I have moved 80 ton of rock and about 40 yards of gravel.

[markiver54]

Lookn' good Gene. Looks like some hard work though. Careful moving/shoveling all that stone! You have a wonderful looking and functional home.

Thanks Mark. It’s a labor of love. Sometimes I think I should have sold the house and moved into an apartment. But then I think about the day it’s finished and that keep me going.

In the last four years I have moved 80 ton of rock and about 40 yards of gravel.

Yes...enjoy the fruits of your labor! I would opt for the same!
Just be good to your body.

[Sir Henry]

Lookn' good Gene. Looks like some hard work though. Careful moving/shoveling all that stone! You have a wonderful looking and functional home.

Thanks Mark. It’s a labor of love. Sometimes I think I should have sold the house and moved into an apartment. But then I think about the day it’s finished and that keep me going.

In the last four years I have moved 80 ton of rock and about 40 yards of gravel.

Yes...enjoy the fruits of your labor! I would opt for the same!
Just be good to your body.

In the past I would just keep working till I couldn’t lift a finger. Now I know when to stop and take a rest. And by rest I’m talking two days not 15 minutes.

[Hatchdog]

Coming together nicely, i sure like the looks of that vintage trailer. Thanks for keeping us updated.

[Sir Henry]

Coming together nicely, i sure like the looks of that vintage trailer. Thanks for keeping us updated.

Thanks. The trailer is a highly collectible one piece fiberglass body with no fender flairs. It also has tandem axles.

[daytime dave]

That was a lot of hard work!