WillyBob Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 thanks to both/all I kinda figured it would. that why I said "dumb question" USNRET if it took 2 years to find someone to do it - it was worth the wait. When I get asked if I want to pour some of that kind of mud, I decline. Don't have to be polite about it. HaHaHa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 51 minutes ago, DizRotus said: Is this still PC? only when wearing a Jimmy hat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, USNRET said: C,C,C $ concrete Took 2 years to find someone to pour about 1-1/14 yards only $850.00 Why are you expanding the slab? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Just now, Tarheel said: Why are you expanding the slab? She asked while slipping into something more comfortable. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, CECAA850 said: Another early riser. I'm getting ready to dig a 120' ditch to put a drain pipe in for my back yard. Don't know how long it will take so I figured I'd get started as soon as it got light out. I really need to get it done this weekend. The good thing is that 100' of it is in front of the garage so I can crank up the garage system for tunes while I work. It should be light out in 30 minutes or so and I'll get started. My back hurts just thinking about it. That's a lot of digging. What type of soil will you be dealing with? Is it sandy? 13 minutes ago, USNRET said: C,C,C $ concrete Took 2 years to find someone to pour about 1-1/14 yards only $850.00 Is that a concrete drive that truck's parked on? That's a bad idea up here. The weight, and the rocking back and forth of that 66K lb truck will crack the average concrete drive. With a small pour like that, a wheelbarrow works fine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 The extra is to drive across instead of the rut I was making in the lawn as I park on the far right so the wife can back out of her garage on the far left. Truck vs driveway; yea, it was a concern but took the chance with only a yard on the truck; no obvious damage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Ceptorman said: That's a lot of digging. What type of soil will you be dealing with? Is it sandy? Is that a concrete drive that truck's parked on? That's a bad idea up here. The weight, and the rocking back and forth of that 66K lb truck will crack the average concrete drive. With a small pour like that, a wheelbarrow works fine. A little sand and a lot if clay. I'm about 30 ft in. Taking a break now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: A little sand and a lot if clay. I'm about 30 ft in. Taking a break now. It's cool to see what one motivated person can do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 20 hours ago, Tarheel said: Yes Mike I bought 1 mega million, 1 Power ball, and 1 Carolina Cash 5. When I win........ 19 hours ago, CECAA850 said: You can get a brand new bubble. With that much cash, you can get one of those cool Porsche mini-vans! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: A little sand and a lot if clay. I'm about 30 ft in. Taking a break now. it takes a pick to get that deep here. A shovel is for removing the stuff you loosened up with the pick. Life on a rockpile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, WillyBob said: it takes a pick to get that deep here. A shovel is for removing the stuff you loosened up with the pick. Life on a rockpile That's what the Maddock is for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 what's that you say? Matlock is on? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: That's what the Maddock is for. easier yet is to hire someone to do it for you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: easier yet is to hire someone to do it for you. It's a combination of me needing the exercise and never being happy with someone else's work that keeps me from doing that. Just about half way there. Enjoying a water break now. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 i like hard work -- i can sit and watch it for hours. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Break time again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 33 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: i like hard work -- i can sit and watch it for hours. I have to admit that it was a heck of a lot easier 40 years ago. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Ceptorman said: It's cool to see what one motivated person can do. Supposed to be 2 people but son in law had his own project to finish and he's on a time crunch. If he was here we'd be done by now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 minute ago, CECAA850 said: Supposed to be 2 people but son in law had his own project to finish and he's on a time crunch. If he was here we'd be done by now. I'm sending oldtimer over to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, WillyBob said: it takes a pick to get that deep here. A shovel is for removing the stuff you loosened up with the pick. Life on a rockpile Ditto that, also have my own jackhammer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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