By Andy, on April 8th, 2010
The job here at Calvert, TX has been frustrating.
Rust on the dozer blade due to non-use
A wet El Nino winter coupled with an odd soil structure has hindered our ability to work. The soil here has 2-3′ of organic matter (topsoil) on top of a layer of clay. When saturated, the clay acts as an impervious barrier that keeps the water from draining away.
It has been almost 3 weeks since we had
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By Andy, on February 8th, 2010
Sometimes I think of our projects as a battle- a battle against
The "fixed" water crossing
the elements and a battle against the terrain. Having access to earth moving equipment gives me an advantage of “fixing” things to make life easier. The drive way into this location was a mess when I first pulled the Old Girl into the property. An improper culvert installation had caused the driveway to
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