AZ ranch

[dave1949]

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We got the new road sign put up this past weekend. :thumbsup:

So, you have a driveway, a pile of logs, and a shiny new sign -- at TBN we expect projects to be brought in on-schedule, on-budget Mr. Fuller :laughing:

On the bright side, the county is making it difficult for you to spend money, you have a tractor and dump truck, and some great outdoors time. I hope you can get to building soon.

 

[BoFuller]

So here's a couple pictures of the "spreader" we fabbed for my dump truck. It was my first welding, so go easy on the the sloppy work. I have used it a few times now and it works great! Not much to look at, but like I said, it works. :thumbsup:

 

[bcp]

Doesn't it leave a gap in the spread gravel where the cup holder is mounted?



Bruce

 

[BoFuller]

:laughing: I realized the next day that I left that coffee mug there. Yes, that would leave a gap.

 

[mjncad]

The coffee mug provides water for dust control when Bo is spreading gravel. :laughing:

 

[BoFuller]

Last Sunday morning I had planned to sight in my new scope, when my neighbor rolled in with his backhoe and asked if I was ready to put my culvert in. Can't turn down good free help, so we spent the morning putting a 35 foot culvert across the drive. Once again I forgot the pictures. I'll get a couple next time, but obviously I will have none of the actual process.
The weather is finally getting cold. Up until this week it has been unseasonably warm.

 

[BoFuller]

So, you have a driveway, a pile of logs, and a shiny new sign -- at TBN we expect projects to be brought in on-schedule, on-budget Mr. Fuller :laughing:

On time and on budget. Yeah, right. It didn't take too long on this project to realize the truth of that old saying, "Everything will take twice as long and cost twice as much".

 

[dave1949]

On time and on budget. Yeah, right. It didn't take too long on this project to realize the truth of that old saying, "Everything will take twice as long and cost twice as much".

Well, if you can't laugh, you'll cry. Some of the foot dragging you have experienced makes me think the county just wants to discourage development, and they are using the building code to do so?

Is your property part of a former large ranch holding that was parceled off? Maybe it's like here, people feel once the woodlands are parceled out, it will be hard to make a living logging and pursuing traditional ways for future generations.

 

[BoFuller]

I think it is a combination of not wanting the area developed and sucking more income from me, especially as an owner-builder. As soon as I get together the last details of what they last requested, I'm going to make an appointment with the main man and request a meeting with the Board of Supervisors. I'm going to go the harassment route and see if they will back off.

 

[dave1949]

I think it is a combination of not wanting the area developed and sucking more income from me, especially as an owner-builder. As soon as I get together the last details of what they last requested, I'm going to make an appointment with the main man and request a meeting with the Board of Supervisors. I'm going to go the harassment route and see if they will back off.

Can't hurt.