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25 and 9 Years

Started by Tim524, June 10, 2023, 08:47:21 PM

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Tim524

 Well, this BBQ Pit has been in the ground for 25 years and it's been 9 years since I retired and had to quit operating due to losing the vision in my left eye from Cancer. The pit was always a bit low, but after years of rain water dumping into it I finally decide to exume the beast and arrange it so it is easier to work around while lifting the pig out of it. My buddy offered to help with his little backhoe but it just was too small for the job, not to mention it was killing me to watch him at a snail's pace ::) I called in a real backhoe and had it delivered this morning and I made quick work of digging it up and raising it up about 2 feet.

My buddy Mark started the dig last weekend after the twins pulled out some tin




Mongo had to check for Lizards ;D



7am the Hoe arrived


Time to get busy




Had it up 2' in no time and ready for backfill





Plenty of water, small lifts and wheel rolled for proper compaction



Got it all buttoned up and it looks good, even moved a few Boulders too



Moved an Olive Tree that outgrew the pot as well


Busy day but we are ready to cook a 300Lb. pig next month. Oh yeah, we found a petrified/dehydrated  toad in the pit. Looks like Jerky ;D


I have a trip to LJ Planned for July, The Cyclops will be looking for Yellowtail  8) I was reminded today why I can't operate backhoes and excavators professionally anymore, my depth perception for precision digging is just not possible :( Tying knots is a B#tch too >:( >:(

Latimeria

So, the wife keeps you around still because you're pretty handy I see!  LOL

Wow, a lot of work but it's great to see the pit is back in pristine shape!  If I were you, I'd rehydrate that toad then smoke it on the pig for the party.   ;D
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Tim524

Quote from: Latimeria on June 11, 2023, 06:57:34 AM
So, the wife keeps you around still because you're pretty handy I see!  LOL

Wow, a lot of work but it's great to see the pit is back in pristine shape!  If I were you, I'd rehydrate that toad then smoke it on the pig for the party.   ;D

Ha ha, good idea, Cajun style ;D

KogaHead

Now I know why the boat is called the cyclops, I had no idea Tim. Thankfully it all worked out.
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vdisney

Very nice Tim, makes me kind of sad.  I miss living in the country and not having neighbors.  Everything from my backhoe to my shop, never dreamed I'd land in LA
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Latimeria

Quote from: vdisney on June 13, 2023, 03:12:12 AM
I miss living in the country and not having neighbors. 

This is still my dream....
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Tim524

Quote from: vdisney on June 13, 2023, 03:12:12 AM
Very nice Tim, makes me kind of sad.  I miss living in the country and not having neighbors.  Everything from my backhoe to my shop, never dreamed I'd land in LA

Country living is nice, just far from the Launch Ramp :(  Wish my Shop was bigger, 32x40 fills up quick :o. I came from San Fernando Valley, I was recently up that way and I don't miss the traffic  ???

Tim524

Quote from: Latimeria on June 13, 2023, 05:58:48 AM
Quote from: vdisney on June 13, 2023, 03:12:12 AM
I miss living in the country and not having neighbors. 

This is still my dream....

We could have garden wars ;D Or you could be my Pool Boy :o ;D ;D ;D

KogaHead

How much does the pool job pay? :o
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Latimeria

Quote from: KogaHead on June 13, 2023, 09:01:44 AM
How much does the pool job pay? :o

THIS gives me a great Photoshop idea!
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Tim524

Quote from: Latimeria on June 14, 2023, 06:29:12 AM
Quote from: KogaHead on June 13, 2023, 09:01:44 AM
How much does the pool job pay? :o

THIS gives me a great Photoshop idea!

I'll send pics of the pool and you can work your magic  ;D

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Latimeria

Quote from: Tim524 on June 14, 2023, 06:36:30 AM
Quote from: Latimeria on June 14, 2023, 06:29:12 AM
Quote from: KogaHead on June 13, 2023, 09:01:44 AM
How much does the pool job pay? :o

THIS gives me a great Photoshop idea!

I'll send pics of the pool and you can work your magic  ;D

I still need to do the pool boy idea....



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