to create this:
At the beginning, I was very carefully tying down those logs on the 4-wheeler. Note that in the photo, there is no strapping. I realized it was MUCH quicker to pile the heavy ones on top and hope they all stay put. They did for the most part, and at only one time did I take a tree to my back and then briefly wonder if the dogs would be able to rescue me Lassie-style when I got pinned underneath trees and quads.
I guess my limit was reached at the end of the +20-something day (ugh!), as I was totally sweating, exhausted and sore, my chainsaw quit working then the pull cord broke. I was covered in twigs (one of which I pulled out of my pants a few hours later), spruce needles, bug spray, dirt was up my nose and my face looked like I'd eaten a shovelful of dirt (hey, this is bringing me back to my archaeology fieldwork days!). I had finally had enough! But I'm done, and it's now time for the driveway guys to finish it up. It feels SO great to know the next time I go out there, the driveway will miraculously be done!
Here's what they did the first day:
Oooh, the highway access!!!
My exciting culvert!!!
I was flippin' excited to actually drive out of here on the weekend, instead of up the ditch.
I have a newfound love for dump trucks. They had THREE going that day, until one broke down...
Dirrrrrrt! And gravel.
The bobcat does it's job.
I could really use a bobcat now that I think about it.
I would have been REALLY hesitant taking this project on knowing what was ahead of me. Oh, to be blissfully ignorant! It's glorious. Thankfully I'll stay that way until I have a house! (so be prepared for lots of "crap, this is a lot of work!" posts).
The dogs help pack down the road (actually, they were exhausted and hot by this point and merely just followed me back and forth, as I lay down logs).
The driveway and a hot Harris
Flowers in the meadow! It is littered with these blue little beauties. And note the two anthills - a common occurrence in the meadowy grassland I like to call my future home. :)
5 comments:
Yes, dogs are very good at packing down dirt...and in the winter, they will pack down the snow :)
HEY! You have your VERY OWN CULVERT!!!!!
The JOY!!!!!
:)
The doggies looked sooooo tired...such a strange phenomenon!
My god, woman...you could write a book about The Driveway Workout Diet ;) You must be getting super buff!!
What's the time frame for the house building? Will you be tenting it for the entire year? I guess you can't sleep there til the dog fencing is in?
You must be so excited, despite the hard work...
Congrats!!!
Stacie, is that a *power line* at the entrance to your driveway? Hmm, wow, the possibilities are endless... ;)
No kidding Janice - I'll be using them for that when the snow flies!
Sue - it could be a combination Driveway workout/stressing about the whole thing diet!
Time frame, hmm... hopefully we start building next week, at least setting the foundation forms. I don't plan on being in that tent all winter, no way!
Rachel - yep, power! I was thinking when I applied there I tell ya. Meeting with the power guys today. Woohoo!
Hi Stacie, I'm usually a lurker, but I am so honored to be able to watch the progress on your beautiful land that I just had to comment!!! Thanks so much for the peek into your world! OH, and I love reading about your dogs too! Patty from Northern CA
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