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EddieWalker · 04-27-2009, 07:54 PM

Cowboy,

I have used the backhoe to scrap the bed, but it means walking back to get the backhoe and then driving it back to the dump truck. The teeth on the bucket make it impossible to get a really good cleaning, so I can just sort of get most of it that way. I then have to finish it up with the shovel even after using the backhoe. Believe me, I'm all for easiest way possible, but over time and thousands of yards of dirt, getting it with the shovel as soon as it starts to stick is the best and fastest way to keep moving that I've dome up with. What I really should do is just wait for it to dry out and then move dirt then, but that's really not an option.

Hi Jim,

You didn't mention what part of East Texas you and Kathy went to. Were you close to here? Hope you know that you guys are always welcome to stop by, and I'd welcome the visit.

Most of my soil is red, but some areas are redder then others. This particular area that I'm digging right now is extremely red!!! There is also a layer of yellow clay. This stuff is like super glue. It just sticks to everything. It holds water forever and is just miserable to work with. I'm mixing the two colors together and hoping for the best. My guess is that when it dries out, it will be very, very hard.

I do envy you and your dark loaming soil. I have a small garden going and trying to get this red soil to grow anything is a real challenge. It seems like the only things that want to grow here are pines and sweet gums!!!!

mgamber,

I paid $3,000 for the dump truck and will gladly rent it to you for that amount. You can even keep it as long as you want!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary,

I know where Hawkins is !!!!!!!!!! Hope we don't know any of the same people. The guys I know out that way are all contractors that would rather gamble and drink then show up for work and earn money.

I'm trying to find dry dirt to put down first, but it's just not working out. If I can find it, I'd probably get half a dozen more loads a day. It is what it is and I'll just have to deal with it and keep on moving.

Eddie

04-27-2009, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
EddieWalker Super Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 9,963	Re: Creating my Pasture Cowboy, I have used the backhoe to scrap the bed, but it means walking back to get the backhoe and then driving it back to the dump truck. The teeth on the bucket make it impossible to get a really good cleaning, so I can just sort of get most of it that way. I then have to finish it up with the shovel even after using the backhoe. Believe me, I'm all for easiest way possible, but over time and thousands of yards of dirt, getting it with the shovel as soon as it starts to stick is the best and fastest way to keep moving that I've dome up with. What I really should do is just wait for it to dry out and then move dirt then, but that's really not an option. Hi Jim, You didn't mention what part of East Texas you and Kathy went to. Were you close to here? Hope you know that you guys are always welcome to stop by, and I'd welcome the visit. Most of my soil is red, but some areas are redder then others. This particular area that I'm digging right now is extremely red!!! There is also a layer of yellow clay. This stuff is like super glue. It just sticks to everything. It holds water forever and is just miserable to work with. I'm mixing the two colors together and hoping for the best. My guess is that when it dries out, it will be very, very hard. I do envy you and your dark loaming soil. I have a small garden going and trying to get this red soil to grow anything is a real challenge. It seems like the only things that want to grow here are pines and sweet gums!!!! mgamber, I paid $3,000 for the dump truck and will gladly rent it to you for that amount. You can even keep it as long as you want!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gary, I know where Hawkins is !!!!!!!!!! Hope we don't know any of the same people. The guys I know out that way are all contractors that would rather gamble and drink then show up for work and earn money. I'm trying to find dry dirt to put down first, but it's just not working out. If I can find it, I'd probably get half a dozen more loads a day. It is what it is and I'll just have to deal with it and keep on moving. Eddie __________________ Link to my Pasture Project http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/s...81#post1650281 Link to my Deer Blind Project http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/r...-top-deer.html Link to video clips of me running my dozer. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/r...er-action.html Link to my thread creating Lake Marabou. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/p...ting-lake.html