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GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 04:25 PM
Phase 1 1/4 is now complete in our backyard renovation. For those of you playing along at home, Phase 1 was "Order a big pile of dirt". Check. Phase 2 was to be "Spread dirt around the backyard and fill in holes." and Phase 3 is on track as "Plant stuff".

However, Phase 1 1/2, codenamed "Move the Big Freakin' Pile O Dirt" is now cleared for start as we have finished Phase 1 1/4, or "Knock over the fence so we can get the freakin' wheelbarrow to the backyard".

So at any rate, our shoddily-built front fence is now gone:

http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/5905/thefencesectionmissing9lk.jpg

The gate was not wide enough for a wheelbarrow to go through, but now it is. To top it off, PG and I found that only one of the posts was properly set in the ground with concrete, and they were both rotting anyway. Oh, and there were some bricks down there for good measure. Here's the pile of crap that came out of the hole we dug to remove the fenceposts:

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/9683/crapfromtheground3mf.jpg

We saved the section of fence so we can put new posts on it later and re-set it in the ground. Unless we just decide to rebuild that fence so it isn't crap. See?

http://img422.imageshack.us/img422/1028/thefencesectionremoved6uy.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1006/thefencesectionremoved9gu.jpg

Of course we were left with a bit of a hole in the ground where the fence posts were. So I shoveled the dirt that came out of the hole back in and covered i with the Giant Paving Stone that was down there as well. That was to prevent small dogs from falling in the hole and starving. It's still a little low, though. Does anyone know where I could get some dirt to fill in the hole? Wait, nevermind, someone put 6 tons of dirt in the driveway. That'll do.

http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/3443/wherewillwefindenoughdirttofil.jpg
1stTimeCaller
3/31/2006, 04:27 PM
how did you guys know that the gate was too small for a wheel barrow before you got a wheel barrow?
Hamhock
3/31/2006, 04:28 PM
you know we have illegals for this type of work, right?
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 04:29 PM
PG measures things. The gate was 34", and the wheelbarrows at Lowe's or wherever were all at least 37" across.

Oh, and I forgot the casualty tally: RIP, shovel. You were a good friend.

And this is more fun that hiring Mexicans. It gives us an excuse to beat the ground with the broken shovel handle while shouting "MOTHER****ER! MOTHER****ER! MOTHER****ER!"
IB4OU2
3/31/2006, 04:30 PM
I'm waiting for the "We just ran into the AC unit with a load of dirt in the wheel barrow" pic.

:D
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 04:31 PM
RIP, shovel.

And now we don't even have a way to give it a proper burial!
BlondeSoonerGirl
3/31/2006, 04:33 PM
How much of it has been eaten so far?
1stTimeCaller
3/31/2006, 04:34 PM
Have I ever told you two that I love you guys? Because I do.
Jimminy Crimson
3/31/2006, 04:34 PM
And now we don't even have a way to give it a proper burial!

FIRE!
Oh wait, burn ban...
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 04:35 PM
How much of it has been eaten so far?

PG's on her way to the post office with a box for Stanley.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 04:35 PM
I'm waiting for the "We just ran into the AC unit with a load of dirt in the wheel barrow" pic.

:D

You too huh? I was thinking the same thing when I saw it in the line of fire.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 04:36 PM
Wait, nevermind, someone put 6 tons of dirt in the driveway. That'll do.

I thought it was 12,000 pounds? :confused:
1stTimeCaller
3/31/2006, 04:37 PM
I thought it was 12,000 pounds? :confused:

is this a joke or are you an architect?

:D
Nab'R
3/31/2006, 04:39 PM
WHy didn't you get a metal wheelbarrow and beat each of the sides in 2"?

Have you set up the video camera on a tripod to film the hilarity that will surely ensue from you guys wheeling 6 tons of dirt around the house? It'd make a cool flick.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 04:40 PM
is this a joke or are you an architect?

:D
Hook 'em

Sorry, just noticed the new one, had to post it...

One of life's mysteries I guess...
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 04:40 PM
WHy didn't you get a metal wheelbarrow and beat each of the sides in 2"?

Have you set up the video camera on a tripod to film the hilarity that will surely ensue from you guys wheeling 6 tons of dirt around the house? It'd make a cool flick.
Because I would much rather destroy a fence than pay $80 for a brand new wheelbarrow and then pound the sides in.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 04:41 PM
Have you set up the video camera on a tripod to film the hilarity that will surely ensue from you guys wheeling 6 tons of dirt around the house? It'd make a cool flick.
This is a rather good idea. Post clips of each day's work to update us, and make sure you include the one of the a/c unit being taken out :D
Beano's Fourth Chin
3/31/2006, 04:42 PM
Are you guys putting this much work into a rental or did you buy this joint?
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 04:43 PM
our parents own the place
Nab'R
3/31/2006, 04:43 PM
You could charge people $2 each to drop it off the roof until it's bent in enough. You'd probably end up making money on the deal. And, it'd make a hella cool video.
SoonerBK
3/31/2006, 04:43 PM
This is why we can't afford to close down the south border. Nothing would ever get done. We Americans like to talk about doing work more than actually dong it. 'long as we don't ever hire out illegals to post on the SO.
BeetDigger
3/31/2006, 04:43 PM
PG measures things.

Poor Ziggy.




Oh, and I forgot the casualty tally: RIP, shovel. You were a good friend.



Always buy your shovels at Sears. Free replacement for broken handle. I snapped two or three digging up Alder trees in my first house. Always gave a nice excuse to take a break.
BeetDigger
3/31/2006, 04:45 PM
our parents own the place


Sheesh Beano, pay attention. Even I knew this. :mack:
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 04:45 PM
Oh, and new statistic: Dogs Piddling in P.O.D. - 1.
Beano's Fourth Chin
3/31/2006, 04:46 PM
our parents own the place

Weird. I always refer family owned property as "ours." Are you guys adopted?
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 04:46 PM
Always buy your shovels at Sears. Free replacement for broken handle. I snapped two or three digging up Alder trees in my first house. Always gave a nice excuse to take a break.

That's not a bad idea at all.
NormanPride
3/31/2006, 04:46 PM
Phase 1 - Buy dirt!
Phase 2 - ??????
Phase 3 - Profit!
Nab'R
3/31/2006, 04:47 PM
That's not a bad idea at all.
Always take shovel advice from someone with "Digger" in thier name.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 04:49 PM
Always buy your shovels at Sears. Free replacement for broken handle. I snapped two or three beating f'in hillbillies in my first house. Always gave a nice excuse to take a break.
:eek:
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 04:53 PM
Oh, and new statistic: Dogs Piddling in P.O.D. - 1.
damn it! stupid little foofy dog
NormanPride
3/31/2006, 04:54 PM
little foofy dog make big wee?
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 04:55 PM
Weird. I always refer family owned property as "ours." Are you guys adopted?
no...but we do pay rent. sort of. GHP does. My mom pays my rent :D
Fugue
3/31/2006, 04:56 PM
This is why we can't afford to close down the south border. Nothing would ever get done. We Americans like to talk about doing work more than actually dong it. 'long as we don't ever hire out illegals to post on the SO.


hola.

Juan Fuguez
Beef
3/31/2006, 04:59 PM
Because I would much rather destroy a fence than pay $80 for a brand new wheelbarrow and then pound the sides in.
You can pound the sides back out. And I'lll be having fun with sledgehammers and wheelbarrows tomorrow. Only my fence is nicley rigged so I just use a drill to take the panel off and put it back on. I just need to rig up a harness so the dogs can pull the wheelbarrow.
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 05:06 PM
You can pound the sides back out. And I'lll be having fun with sledgehammers and wheelbarrows tomorrow. Only my fence is nicley rigged so I just use a drill to take the panel off and put it back on. I just need to rig up a harness so the dogs can pull the wheelbarrow.
yes, but that requires forethought and stuff. retards with hammers do not a good fence make.
Hamhock
3/31/2006, 05:07 PM
I'm no manual labor expert, but...I bet you'd get more done if you quit posting and actually went outside. Then again, I could be wrong.
Beano's Fourth Chin
3/31/2006, 05:09 PM
I'm no manual labor expert, but...I bet you'd get more done if you quit posting and actually went outside. Then again, I could be wrong.

No kidding. It's a gorgeous day here.

You whippersnappers get outside.
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 05:09 PM
We're waiting on the arrival of a wheelbarrow. And we both have gigs tonight, so the rest of the work will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
BlondeSoonerGirl
3/31/2006, 05:10 PM
:les: EAT DIRT!!!

I just wanted to do that again...
Hamhock
3/31/2006, 05:11 PM
Go find some guys that have the "Will work for food signs". See if'n they mean it.

btw, get ready to be ridiculed into next week when Dean witnesses this attempt at actual work.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 05:12 PM
Joe Dirt?
Fugue
3/31/2006, 05:13 PM
:les: EAT DIRT!!!

I just wanted to do that again...

that just freaked me right the flugg out. you're a ninja.
NormanPride
3/31/2006, 05:13 PM
psst... that needs a :les: BSG...

EDIT: I'm confused now.
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 05:14 PM
Go find some guys that have the "Will work for food signs". See if'n they mean it.


Yeah, they don't need a wheebarrow, just give 'em some Wal Mart bags and tell 'em to start haulin'
BeetDigger
3/31/2006, 05:15 PM
I still like the messican laborer idea.

You can get Juan and his brother Two.
NormanPride
3/31/2006, 05:16 PM
Actually, my boss said he used to go try and hire those guys for a few days of manual labor, and they make way more money on the corner there than they would actually holding down jobs.

On average, they make more than me... :(
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 05:18 PM
btw, get ready to be ridiculed into next week when Dean witnesses this attempt at actual work.

Pfff. Like I said, this was just Phase 1 1/4. Phases 1 1/2 and 2 will (hopefully) get done this weekend. Phase 3 will stretch into May.

;)
Osce0la
3/31/2006, 05:18 PM
Actually, my boss said he used to go try and hire those guys for a few days of manual labor, and they make way more money on the corner there than they would actually holding down jobs.

On average, they make more than me... :(
There's been news reports of people making a decent living sitting on street corners collecting money.
Beef
3/31/2006, 05:19 PM
yes, but that requires forethought and stuff. retards with hammers do not a good fence make.
You think I'm involved in anything that requires forethought?????
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 05:30 PM
You think I'm involved in anything that requires forethought?????
...not really. but you're lazy enough to be ingenious ;)
Beef
3/31/2006, 05:32 PM
...not really. but you're lazy enough to be ingenious ;)
Heh. You are correct.
Hamhock
3/31/2006, 05:33 PM
Actually, my boss said he used to go try and hire those guys for a few days of manual labor, and they make way more money on the corner there than they would actually holding down jobs.

On average, they make more than me... :(

Get ready for pure genius:

Offer to hire the guys. When they decline. Get a sign that says "I tried to hire him to move dirt and he refused. Don't give him anything". Stand about 25 yards ahead of him.

That'll show 'em.
proud gonzo
3/31/2006, 06:49 PM
The arrival of the wheel barrow is nigh!! :norm:
Al Gore
3/31/2006, 07:09 PM
I thought it was 12,000 pounds? :confused:Dammit......cubic yards....we measure in cubic yards.......
mdklatt
3/31/2006, 07:17 PM
We're waiting on the arrival of a wheelbarrow.

Both of you? You know the wheelbarrow isn't going to drive itself to the house, right?


:D
IB4OU2
3/31/2006, 08:56 PM
The arrival of the wheel barrow is nigh!! :norm:


:les: Sound the Trumpets!
sooner n houston
3/31/2006, 09:36 PM
So are they working in the dark? Or will said project progress to phase two tomorrow? :D
LoyalFan
3/31/2006, 09:37 PM
Oh, and new statistic: Dogs Piddling in P.O.D. - 1.

Wait'll the cats find it!

LF
Sooner_Bob
3/31/2006, 10:47 PM
If you was in my neck of the woods, some bureaucrat would come by saying:
"May I see all the work permits and the county approval to knock down the fence."



really?
Stanley1
3/31/2006, 10:49 PM
PG's on her way to the post office with a box for Stanley.

:mad:

Why not Thunder, huh?

;)
GottaHavePride
3/31/2006, 11:56 PM
Both of you? You know the wheelbarrow isn't going to drive itself to the house, right?


:D

Actually, the wheelbarrow did. Well, assisted by our mom. She was coming down for pg's birthday anyway.
afs
4/1/2006, 12:28 AM
I think you guys should call up Norm tomorrow and see if he wants to help. It would only add greatly to the entertainment value of this story.
proud gonzo
4/2/2006, 09:20 PM
Saturday morning: GHP went to Addison (there's a different thread about that) and Iggy and I went to the Medieval Fair for an hour and a half or so. We came back to my house and he, my mom, and I shoveled/raked dirt until 4:30, at which point we had to get cleaned up for the musical at 8 pm.

Anyway, after that afternoon of work, this is the state of the dirt pile. Both cars are currently parked in the garage. :D

BEFORE and AFTER:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9792/dirt23gv.jpg http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/2017/theamazingshrinkingpile6kl.jpg
BajaOklahoma
4/2/2006, 09:38 PM
Pssst! Move the cars out of the second picture - that would look better with your claim that the cars are in the garage.
YWIA
BeetDigger
4/2/2006, 09:55 PM
Sheesh, two days to do 4 hours worth of work. Who do you think you are, the government?

:D
proud gonzo
4/2/2006, 10:00 PM
Pssst! Move the cars out of the second picture - that would look better with your claim that the cars are in the garage.
YWIA

well, that was before i moved my car into the garage and before GHP got back from texas. the other car is Iggy's
GottaHavePride
4/11/2006, 12:03 PM
Pile O' Dirt = DELETED!

And the hops vines are planted along the back fence. Hooray beer!
IB4OU2
4/11/2006, 12:57 PM
Pile O' Dirt = DELETED!

And the hops vines are planted along the back fence. Hooray beer!

Will we be sampling your brew next fall?
BeetDigger
4/11/2006, 01:29 PM
Pile O' Dirt = DELETED!

And the hops vines are planted along the back fence. Hooray beer!


Better tell the parents about them. They may think it is marijuana back there.
proud gonzo
4/11/2006, 03:07 PM
I'm pretty sure they can tell the difference between this:
http://tash.gn.apc.org/Dr_Cannabis_plant18.jpg
and THIS:
http://www.uvm.edu/~pass/perry/hopculg.gif



and I don't know that you'll get to taste any homebrew from us--i don't know that we have the time/space/money for that.
GottaHavePride
4/11/2006, 10:52 PM
and I don't know that you'll get to taste any homebrew from us--i don't know that we have the time/space/money for that.

But I know several people that homebrew and have offered to trade us finished brew for fresh hops.
Norm In Norman
4/12/2006, 08:01 AM
Mmmmmmm ... hops ....
yermom
4/12/2006, 08:03 AM
wouldn't they absorb the smell from the surrounding environment though?
GottaHavePride
4/12/2006, 08:29 AM
I don't think so. The part you use is the flowers of the vine - that's why they smell. I think.
yermom
4/12/2006, 08:44 AM
ok, i just wouldn't want Watertreatmentweizen or something :D
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 04:14 PM
I'm planting roses right now... and it's frickin HOT outside!

*sigh* 2 down, 4 to go...
BeetDigger
4/13/2006, 05:09 PM
I'm planting roses right now... and it's frickin HOT outside!

*sigh* 2 down, 4 to go...


You have your computer outside with you?
C&CDean
4/13/2006, 05:15 PM
I'm planting roses right now... and it's frickin HOT outside!

*sigh* 2 down, 4 to go...

You know what I don't understand? People who'd spend the time and labor to plant something you can't eat. Roses? Why? Plant 'maters. Or peppers.
GottaHavePride
4/13/2006, 05:20 PM
That's the difference between a girl planting stuff and a guy planting stuff. Me? Bought peppers and 'maters. PG? Bought a crapload of rose bushes.

;)
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 05:32 PM
I'm going to plant herbs too!! I planted roses because I'm a girl and I like silly, pretty things that serve no useful purpose :P

and no, I didn't have my computer outside with me--I was taking a break to put on more sunscreen.
Jimminy Crimson
4/13/2006, 05:39 PM
I was taking a break to put on more sunscreen.

Why do you hate skin cancer? :cool:
StoopTroup
4/13/2006, 05:43 PM
I'd still be in College if my Parent's had bought me a hOUse to live in in Norman.

If I had it all to do over again...I'd make them buy me a hOUse. :D