Moderators dtel Posted August 11, 2020 Moderators Posted August 11, 2020 33 minutes ago, garyrc said: creativity, and mental cross fertilization. The sad part is what people like you fought for back then at colleges with free speech and openness of ideas is not the same now. Quote
Ceptorman Posted August 11, 2020 Author Posted August 11, 2020 11 hours ago, BigStewMan said: it's just a place, just like any other ... but with a lot better weather. some very nice looking ladies too; but, Bill tell your wife that they're all ugly. Haha....she already heard me bragging about the "perfect" looking people there, she's fine with it. 11 hours ago, Shiva said: Hmm, California. Nothing crazy about California. In the same way, nothing crazy about the very real and pleasant physical experience of being in a moderate climate, felt almost everyday. The body doesn't tighten up from the cold of winter, nor melt from the hot humid days of eastern summers, which totally suck and are not felt here. No more wrapping oneself up with layers of wool, down filled polyesters, scarves, gortex gloves or mittens, all to guard ones body heat from the icy touch of winter, trying to take it. You can give all those clothes away , they won't be needed. No snow covered driveways, icy streets or the long dark winters that don't seem to end. That will all become just a fading memory. Of course, wherever you decide to settle, one should choose wisely where you put yourself within that environment. The closer to the ocean, the more moderate the climate will be and will usually feel less population dense too. Amen.....I've always loved the season changes here, but with age comes the need for warmth. The day I left (January) I saw an 81 degree increase in temps when I arrived in LA, felt wonderful. I can travel from LA to get my snowmobile fix😀 2 Quote
Ceptorman Posted August 11, 2020 Author Posted August 11, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 12:10 AM, babadono said: how much to come and build me one? You'll be relatively local soon. A nice fire pit/waterfall feature looks great also...and in some cases more family friendly than a fireplace. 1 Quote
CECAA850 Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Ceptorman said: A nice fire pit/waterfall feature looks great also...and in some cases more family friendly than a fireplace. How is rainwater handled in the pit side ? Quote
grasshopper Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 it never rains in California .... so, the song sez 1 1 Quote
billybob Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, grasshopper said: it never rains in California .... so, the song sez Thanks for the jog of memory. Operator...Jim Croce. Quote
richieb Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 12 hours ago, BigStewMan said: seemed like a normal place to me -- and I lived there over 50 years! See Charles Darwin. That may explain your 50 year evolution to “normal” ? 1 Quote
oldtimer Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, richieb said: See Charles Darwin. That may explain your 50 year evolution to “normal” ? Darwin's theory has nothing to do with it. Cute post though. Quote
Ceptorman Posted August 11, 2020 Author Posted August 11, 2020 4 hours ago, CECAA850 said: How is rainwater handled in the pit side ? The structure itself is on a concrete footer 3' in the ground, but the center of the pit is open and that 3' depth is filled with gravel. I did suggest covering the whole thing in the winter to keep the water out. Quote
CECAA850 Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: The structure itself is on a concrete footer 3' in the ground, but the center of the pit is open and that 3' depth is filled with gravel. I did suggest covering the whole thing in the winter to keep the water out. If I did that here I'd get ground water in it, LOL. Quote
babadono Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 I don't know nothing......perhaps weep holes to a french drain on outside of pit which then drains to daylight. How are you going to keep it from getting clogged with soot and ash? Quote
CECAA850 Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, babadono said: I don't know nothing......perhaps weep holes to a french drain on outside of pit which then drains to daylight. How are you going to keep it from getting clogged with soot and ash? Inquiring minds want to know. Quote
babadono Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 Just thinking out loud...you can't put a drain right in the pit, that'll for sure get clogged or burn. So what do you do? Quote
Ceptorman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Posted August 12, 2020 23 hours ago, CECAA850 said: If I did that here I'd get ground water in it, LOL. 22 hours ago, CECAA850 said: Inquiring minds want to know. We have a lot of clay in our soil, but water does flow through it. That fire-pit has over 4' of gravel inside, it will filter the water by the time it gets to the bottom, so I think a drain would work, but I didn't think it was necessary. I did advise them to cover it in the winter, ice can create a lot of havoc. Quote
CECAA850 Posted August 12, 2020 Posted August 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: We have a lot of clay in our soil, but water does flow through it. That fire-pit has over 4' of gravel inside, it will filter the water by the time it gets to the bottom, so I think a drain would work, but I didn't think it was necessary. I did advise them to cover it in the winter, ice can create a lot of havoc. I like the concept but would need to be creative around here. We'll get more than 4" of rain in a day and the terrain is flat. Water table is high. Probably have to use a gravel pit that would drain to a pipe which would have to go to the street which is lower than the yards. Quote
Ceptorman Posted August 12, 2020 Author Posted August 12, 2020 25 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I like the concept but would need to be creative around here. We'll get more than 4" of rain in a day and the terrain is flat. Water table is high. Probably have to use a gravel pit that would drain to a pipe which would have to go to the street which is lower than the yards. Yea, that and a very healthy footer and I'm sure we can make it stable even in the wet sections the country. Is your soil sandy? Is erosion a problem when the water flows? Maybe a footer with piers on the corners reaching into the ground. Quote
CECAA850 Posted August 12, 2020 Posted August 12, 2020 23 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: Is your soil sandy? Mostly clay which around here is called "gumbo". When you hand dig you have to keep a bucket of water handy to lube the shovel and a 4x4 to slam the shovel on to get the gumbo to release. No real issue with erosion on the relatively flat ground. Water naturally seeks its own level but nothing really steep around here to give it much pace. We have more of an issue with rising water as opposed to rushing water. Quote
oldtimer Posted August 12, 2020 Posted August 12, 2020 Acme bricks are made with the clay around here. Quote
NADman Posted August 12, 2020 Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 9:43 AM, grasshopper said: it never rains in California .... so, the song sez it pours, man it pours Quote
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