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
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Mongo had to check for Lizards ;D
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7am the Hoe arrived
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Time to get busy
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Had it up 2' in no time and ready for backfill
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Plenty of water, small lifts and wheel rolled for proper compaction
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Got it all buttoned up and it looks good, even moved a few Boulders too
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Moved an Olive Tree that outgrew the pot as well
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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
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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 >:( >:(
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
: Latimeria June 11, 2023, 06:57:34 p
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
Now I know why the boat is called the cyclops, I had no idea Tim. Thankfully it all worked out.
And I thought my Weber was cool.
You got quite the playground!
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
: vdisney June 13, 2023, 03:12:12 p
I miss living in the country and not having neighbors.
This is still my dream....
: vdisney June 13, 2023, 03:12:12 p
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 ???
: Latimeria June 13, 2023, 05:58:48 p
: vdisney June 13, 2023, 03:12:12 p
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
How much does the pool job pay? :o
: KogaHead June 13, 2023, 09:01:44 p
How much does the pool job pay? :o
THIS gives me a great Photoshop idea!
: Latimeria June 14, 2023, 06:29:12 p
: KogaHead June 13, 2023, 09:01:44 p
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
Put a hook and some swivels on that frog and get yourself a green bass.
: Tim524 June 14, 2023, 06:36:30 p
: Latimeria June 14, 2023, 06:29:12 p
: KogaHead June 13, 2023, 09:01:44 p
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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Still a classic! lol
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D