Popular Post Airehead Posted May 19, 2019 Popular Post Share #1 Posted May 19, 2019 Tony, the excavator. He was just here and says we can be ready for fencing in two weeks. He is an older, no nonsense kind of guy you want in an excavator. He said they don’t mess around and only get out of the shovel to take a wee once in awhile. Should get the pond dug and the lawn area leveled in two days if the rain holds. He says he will bring both trucks and shovels and a skid so that they don’t spend all day driving back and forth. Plus for him is also that he knows the DEC regs and runs a clean operation. He works on a handshake I like that The painter is gone leaving shiny white walls behind. I tipped him 25% because he is a good man Life is good. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2019 What are you doing with the dirt that used to be in the pond? Is that going on the lawn. Aside: That's how lake Loyd came to be in the center of the Daytona Speedway. The dirt for the banking was dug from the middle of the oval. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted May 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #3 Posted May 19, 2019 The pond dirt Is going to level the front yard and the dog yard. This is what we have right now. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #4 Posted May 19, 2019 I think my contractor comes by today and finish up replacing my rotting deck. It will be totally replaced with a beautiful, new composite deck. I'm pretty excited because this means, a) it will not rot and should last my lifetime here in our damp PNW, b) I've got zero maintenance on it except maybe a yearly power wash, and c) I don't have to worry about folks falling through the decking and/or personal lawsuits -- as this deck is the main entrance to the house. Finally, I can now sell my house knowing that all the 'must have' upgrades are complete. When I get that dumb platform built, I can put a 12x12 shed on it and we are rocking and rolling. I suspect those 2 things just bumped the sell price up of my house $15K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #5 Posted May 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Dottie said: I think my contractor comes by today and finish up replacing my rotting deck. It will be totally replaced with a beautiful, new composite deck. I'm pretty excited because this means, a) it will not rot and last my lifetime here in our damp PNW, b) I've got zero maintenance on it except maybe a yearly power wash, and c) I don't have to worry about folks falling through the decking and/or personal lawsuits -- as this deck is the main entrance to the house. Finally, I can now sell my house knowing that all the 'must have' upgrades are complete. When I get that dumb platform built, I can put a 12x12 shed on it and we are rocking and rolling. I suspect those 2 things just bumped the sell price up of my house $15K. But do you have a crush on your contractor? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #6 Posted May 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, wilbur said: But do you have a crush on your contractor? Tie dye Jesus? No, he's not my type. He's got a cute French dog though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2019 How big will your pond be? Ours is about 1/2 acre of water. A little difficult to get an exact measurement since is an irregular shape and has an island in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted May 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, Digital_photog said: How big will your pond be? Ours is about 1/2 acre of water. A little difficult to get an exact measurement since is an irregular shape and has an island in it. About an acre we think. I said stop when you get all the dirt you need. Has to be 10 feet deep in center for DEC to bring fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 19, 2019 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2019 This all sounds very nice! I hope my guest bedroom will overlook the pond - or maybe the dog yard. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #10 Posted May 19, 2019 I think the guest bedroom should overlook the runway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Kirby said: This all sounds very nice! I hope my guest bedroom will overlook the pond - or maybe the dog yard. Once they stock the pond with fish you will have to be careful around that pond. Fish love frog legs. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted May 19, 2019 Share #12 Posted May 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Airehead said: This is what we have right now. ...all the dogs I have know would like that better than what you're going to do with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted May 19, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Kirby said: This all sounds very nice! I hope my guest bedroom will overlook the pond - or maybe the dog yard. When BuffCarla and I visit, we want the Kirby Suite. Would be willing to pay a premium for it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 19, 2019 Share #14 Posted May 19, 2019 Does Mr. Aire know you are in an open relationship? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Kirby said: This all sounds very nice! I hope my guest bedroom will overlook the pond - or maybe the dog yard. I think you should sleep on the lounging porch and listen to the frogs sing. 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: Does Mr. Aire know you are in an open relationship? He knows stuff is getting done. Does that count. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 20, 2019 Share #16 Posted May 20, 2019 I like the whole concept of a lounging porch. I think I would be an excellent lounger. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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