Monday, August 10, 2009

Basement Stuff Happening




I did'nt do anything yesterday. Well actually I did. I was thinking. lol. My life story, but the thinking part is done for now. I got a bit a of late start today as it was raining pretty good when I woke up this morning (monday morning) . Things were sticky out there at first this afternoon, but it did'nt take long and I was back in action. I got alot of the basement dug, but it is quite time consuming and I imagine it is going to get even more time consuming as I get close to grade. This basement is probably the most precise thing I have ever had to do with my backhoe. The footings are supposed to sit on undisturbed soil, and if I go too deep, it will add up on the cost of concrete rather quickly. I guess. Most real good basement diggers usually get it all to within 1/4 of an inch. lol. If I get it to within 1/4 of a foot, I will be laughing. I think I am going to have to weld a plate along the teeth of my digging bucket to try and be like those pros and get a smoother finish. Well anyway, the main thing is, I'm digging. I am really enjoying it also, doing my own project, I can do it all at my own pace and not worry about some jack ass telling me what to do all the time.
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7 comments:

  1. TEAM HALLAugust 11, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    WOOHOO!!! You go brother!! I can see the curtains on the windows already! Oh and let me know if you need a special flower holder for your new place...LOL

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  2. cowgirlAugust 11, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Looks great Mark! You're doing a fine job with that hoe, I can't see where you need a plate, looks mighty smooth to me.

    I need a few trenches dug around here...do you hire out? lol

    Congratulations on getting it started Mark.

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  3. JenAugust 11, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Hermit,
    It is so nice and convenient when you have the tools and equipment for the job. I'm happy for you. Little by little its comin' along. ~jen

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  4. Frugal Canadian HermitAugust 11, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Cath, if you do bring your flower holder tool, can you maybe do it before I have windows installed? You know, just in case.

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  5. Frugal Canadian HermitAugust 11, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Thanks Jeanie, but I think the picture might be lying to you. The plate makes a big diff little lady. If you need some trenches Jeanie, just say the word, we'll work something out.

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  6. Frugal Canadian HermitAugust 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Thanks Jen. I have been stocking up on all my tools and equipment for quite a few years now. They are all earning there keep for me now. I am a little slower getting some things done, but it just dos'nt matter.

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  7. TEAM HALLAugust 12, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Ye have little faith, my friend! LMAO

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