Made a big decision today....

[DILLIGAF]

I only have a 600 gallon tank. It does come in real handy, as I had electrical issues a couple years back and lost use of the well pump. They sell insulated tanks, but never seen them in the southern climates. We've never had an issue here though. Two neighbors have 600's in their pump houses. Oddly enough, both of them have had to put heat lamps and timers in, as the insulation was not very good. I've seen a few installations that were split, one tank in pump house, and one in garage. The idea being redundancy, and both were valved to be drawn from and filled independently or together.

There is a heat lamp in the pump shed and that should suffice there.

I am going to check them out.

 

[Kachina26]

Screw that. Get one so if your well goes down you got water.

Are you on a community well or your own?

On my own well. What kind of quotes have you been getting? Maybe I can put it in a shack of some sort.

 

[DILLIGAF]

On my own well. What kind of quotes have you been getting? Maybe I can put it in a shack of some sort.

I have a good size well building. Guys can move around in there and work. The range I am looking for to provide the parts, lay the pad (crushed limestone) etc is between 12-14K I will be getting another quote. That is for a 5K Gal holding tank that goes outside of the pump room

 

[BajaMike]

Guy just came by and picked up the dad dog. Said its a pure bred Pyrenees and the pups are for sale. Very well mannered dog and told him we will take him at any point. Kind of sad to see him go..he had all sorts of potential.

Oh well

My Great Pyrenees was the greatest dog ever. I miss him every day. They are a great breed.

 

[Willie B]

There is a heat lamp in the pump shed and that should suffice there.

I am going to check them out.

…Had a huge galvanized metal tank whenI lived in Big Tujunga Canyon… Can’t remember how big it was gallon wise… But what a God send when the pump went out…And they will… It didn’t need to be insulated against freezing… didn’t need heat lamps …So Cal weather
… A large holding tank is pretty much a must…

 

[DILLIGAF]

A little update on my new property

Bought a cheap ass Ranger to run around and do chores in. Not pretty but it works. Lol

Ordered 72 tons of base today. Delivering Monday. Might need one more 24t truck. Will see after the drop it off. It will be here in a corner until I get a tractor to spread and compact. After that is done then I will order the same tonnage of top and get the "pads" and driveway done

Today Went with a 3kgal well

holding tank instead of the 5k. Added a water softner and ro system as well. Came in total about what the 5k tank would have cost me.

Also ordered the interior paint job today. My son and I were going to do it along with hanging drywall but we were getting at each others last nerve. Decided to bring someone else in to do it.

Ohhhh....finished cutting the grass as well as running the trimmer and took Phx to the park for a walk.

Cut power in all the outbuildings until we can get that addressed properly. New wire and conduit needs run for sure.

Ho hum . Never going to be a dull moment here. Lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

 

[callbob]

Following Tom. Looking good and wish you the best. Never met you but maybe someday.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Vid

 

[DILLIGAF]

Sorry. Posting from the phone while having some cold ones. Will take some pics of the out buildings tomorrow after we cleaned em all out

 

[DILLIGAF]

Following Tom. Looking good and wish you the best. Never met you but maybe someday.

If you make it this way we will have space for ya

 

[Eliminator21vdrive]

Careful on over watering oaks.

Looking good!

10 Simple Tips For Watering Your Oak Tree (How-To Guide)

We all love our beautiful oak trees, and we want to always make sure they are in good health. With an ample amount of sun, water, and nutrients - oak trees flourish. The truth is

treejourney.com

 

[DILLIGAF]

Today took a delivery of 72 tons of base (crushed limestone with fines) for a few rv pads and also expanding the driveway. I am probably going to need another 24-48 tons. I want the base to be about 4" compacted.

After that I will add the same tonnage for the topper and compact that.

This will solve some mud issues when it rains. The mud out here is no joke.

 

[ChumpChange]

Today took a delivery of 72 tons of base (crushed limestone with fines) for a few rv pads and also expanding the driveway. I am probably going to need another 24-48 tons. I want the base to be about 4" compacted.

After that I will add the same tonnage for the topper and compact that.

This will solve some mud issues when it rains. The mud out here is no joke.


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I hope you have a good wheelbarrow.

 

[rivrrts429]

Today took a delivery of 72 tons of base (crushed limestone with fines) for a few rv pads and also expanding the driveway. I am probably going to need another 24-48 tons. I want the base to be about 4" compacted.

After that I will add the same tonnage for the topper and compact that.

This will solve some mud issues when it rains. The mud out here is no joke.


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Need an 84” smooth drum roller to make quick work of your compaction.

Love the property! Looks beautiful!

 

[DILLIGAF]

I hope you have a good wheelbarrow.

Skid steer

 

[DILLIGAF]

Need an 84” smooth drum roller to make quick work of your compaction.

Love the property! Looks beautiful!

Thank you. Thats the plan

Although one day in Cave Creek I had 560tons delivered and LuckyStrike was driving the skid steer like a bat out of hell. He compacted it all without any roller and it did the job. He aint your ave bear working though. Lol

 

[Done-it-again]

Careful on over watering oaks.

Looking good!

10 Simple Tips For Watering Your Oak Tree (How-To Guide)

We all love our beautiful oak trees, and we want to always make sure they are in good health. With an ample amount of sun, water, and nutrients - oak trees flourish. The truth is

treejourney.com

They look like cedars and will rob all the water if so.

 

[DILLIGAF]

A lot of c

They look like cedars and will rob all the water if so.

cedars along with oak. Ya....I think as time goes on I will be cleaning out as many cedars as possible.

 

[DILLIGAF]

For now I really like having my own little forrest. Lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

So...making some progress. Interior Painting is ongoing and the water tank, water softener and RO system are going in today and tomorrow. I was going with a 5k gal holding tank but went with a 3k gal instead. Money and being practical helped the decision. The trench is for the electrical from the power pole to the well/tank

 

[DILLIGAF]

By the way multiple people have told me these cedar trees are great for controlling insects. Have had a few people mention if I do stump grinding on them to take the saw dust and spread it outside around the house. It will stop them from crossing the cedar dust. Who knew! I am becoming a repurpose mofo

 

[DILLIGAF]

So....painting is almost done. Water holding tank and clean up of the well building is done. Excellent job by the contractor. My son convinced me to buy this stuff to put in for flooring. Picked it up today (83 friggin boxes of it) and it will start getting installed by us as soon as the painters are done. Each box is 35lbs.

After that its onto replacing the front deck with the composite decking material. Us doing that as well.

After that its expanding the driveway and adding a few oversized RV pads.

Furniture all gets delivered Saturday. Will be nice to sit on something other than a beach chair or work stool. Lol

My back hurts just thinking about it all. Lol

Making steady progress and we now have our BBQ and Blackstone for cooking.

Its coming together pretty quickly I must say.

 

[Todd Mohr]

More pics sir, good thread.

 

[BajaMike]

A little update on my new property
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Bought a cheap ass Ranger to run around and do chores in. Not pretty but it works. Lol

Ordered 72 tons of base today. Delivering Monday. Might need one more 24t truck. Will see after the drop it off. It will be here in a corner until I get a tractor to spread and compact. After that is done then I will order the same tonnage of top and get the "pads" and driveway done

Today Went with a 3kgal well View attachment 1410421 View attachment 1410422 holding tank instead of the 5k. Added a water softner and ro system as well. Came in total about what the 5k tank would have cost me.

Also ordered the interior paint job today. My son and I were going to do it along with hanging drywall but we were getting at each others last nerve. Decided to bring someone else in to do it.

Ohhhh....finished cutting the grass as well as running the trimmer and took Phx to the park for a walk.

Cut power in all the outbuildings until we can get that addressed properly. New wire and conduit needs run for sure.

Ho hum . Never going to be a dull moment here. Lol

Wow, looks great!

 

[shintoooo]

Let me know when it's all done and ready and we'll stop by with some beers

 

[BajaMike]

Today took a delivery of 72 tons of base (crushed limestone with fines) for a few rv pads and also expanding the driveway. I am probably going to need another 24-48 tons. I want the base to be about 4" compacted.

After that I will add the same tonnage for the topper and compact that.

This will solve some mud issues when it rains. The mud out here is no joke.


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Texas has limestone everywhere so it’s Fairly cheap. Here in California I just rehabed one of my rentals we use decomposed granite (DG). Limestone is way better and probably cheaper in Texas.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Mike....72 tons and that isnt all of the base I need. Then I need to double it for the top.

Probably end up using 200 tons

 

[DILLIGAF]

Just for comparison in Cave Creek I brought in about a thousand tons of fill and CG. It was a hillside property though. One day 28 20 ton trucks with AJ spreading and compacting

 

[clarence]

Let me know when it's all done and ready and we'll stop by with some beers

+1

 

[rivermobster]

Moving right along!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Moving right along!

Its tiring at times.....but forward we go

 

[callbob]

Looking good Tom. Lots of work but when it’s done it will be worth all the aches and pains.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Looking good Tom. Lots of work but when it’s done it will be worth all the aches and pains.

I hope so as I will need the rest

 

[DILLIGAF]

So....I need more power than the 200A out here. Called and asked BEC how much to upgrade to 400A svc. By the time its said and done probably in the 10k range as it cant be aerial, etc.

So.....I have this other pole out here in the back behind the garage. Can I use this and just have another service connection? Yes sir you can . Jackpot!

WINNING!

I will take all power from the garage and run it to the "new" panel. Also a couple of shop buildings. Might put some RV spots back there. Not sure on that though.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Trimmed all this up. 3-4" growth and no idea of rocks or whatever underneath. Thinking of adding crushed limestone and 3-4 rv spots. Its on the lower portion of the property and could easily accomidate 6-7. No need to get crazy. Lol. Still can add 2-3 on the upper property for friends and family.

Might as well produce income

 

[2Driver]

Looks great Tom, seems like you are having a lot of fun making it your home. If we point the overland truck towards my brothers place some day we might stop in for a beer.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Looks great Tom, seems like you are having a lot of fun making it your home. If we point the overland truck towards my brothers place some day we might stop in for a beer.

Will have whatever Texas beer ya like

 

[DILLIGAF]

So....I need more power than the 200A out here. Called and asked BEC how much to upgrade to 400A svc. By the time its said and done probably in the 10k range as it cant be aerial, etc.

So.....I have these other pole out here in the back behind the garage. Can I use this and just have another service connection? Yes sir you can . Jackpot! View attachment 1418910 View attachment 1418911 View attachment 1418912 View attachment 1418913 WINNING!

I will take all power from the garage and run it to the "new" panel. Also a couple of shop buildings. Might put some RV spots back there. Not sure on that though.

By the way. 100. connection fee, 250. Deposit and 30. Monthly if no usage. Awesome

 

[DILLIGAF]

Painting done and now starting the floors. My knees hurt just thinking about it ;(

 

[Flyinbowtie]

I am so happy for you, so glad you found your corner of the world. Congrats, and make dang sure you take time to enjoy it all.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I am so happy for you, so glad you found your corner of the world. Congrats, and make dang sure you take time to enjoy it all.

Yes sir! Getting there and got to use the BBQ tonight to make some garlic wings. Getting to semi normal

 

[BajaMike]

Yes sir! Getting there and got to use the BBQ tonight to make some garlic wings. Getting to semi normal


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Things are really coming along, Tom.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Things are really coming along, Tom.

Moving forward!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Floor going down now

 

[DILLIGAF]

Here is what lit looked like before compared to the new flooring. Old, worn and ugly. Looks darker here but matches the previous pics

 

[Kachina26]

Yes sir! Getting there and got to use the BBQ tonight to make some garlic wings. Getting to semi normal


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Little shit like that helps.

 

[DILLIGAF]

So had a discussion with a neighbor today. The property below the cross fence the prev owner was going to put in RV spaces and that is why the power pole was put in.

They also told me he had a huge bird building up front that burned completely down. The trees were catching on fire but got put down. Claimed it was an electrical fire. Crazy

 

[DILLIGAF]

Decking begins. We had to reinforce the bottom. Had to cut an oak stump down a foot also. Wtf

Will put some end caps on all ends

Thought about replacing all wood underneath but just did the reinforce

Put in Trex Composite decking. Had a bunch of 20' boards delivered for 20. from Lowes. Paid 49. per and the local lumber yard wanted 108. per. Ahhhh...no

 

[DILLIGAF]

The back patio was in decen shape so we just covered it with the same stuff used in the house. Dont know if I posted these earlier or not.