Good morning!!!!

[dave1949]

If I recall it was close to the last exit of the Maine turnpike.

That's about right. The last turnpike toll booth, Gray-New Gloucester, is south of that area. My wife used to work in Turner, the town to the west of Leeds.

 

[sodamo]

My project gate.
Ok, not a true gate, more a movable panel. almost 10ft, hinged on both sides, so readily able to swing either direction or remove completely if needed.
Basically, access for my tractor.
I think wife is a bit disappointed it isn't a real gate, there are 2 real 6ft gates at other end.
Very happy with the results.




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[dave1949]

Looks like a fine gate to me, David. I'm sure that carries a lot of weight with your wife. :laughing:

Where did you get the gate corners and tees? Are those standard parts from a chain link fence company?

 

[sodamo]

Thanks Dave.
Corners readily available at Home Depot. Couldn't find the Tee, so used PVC plumbing and just reamed it a bit so it would slip over the pipe.

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[dave1949]

Thanks Dave.
Corners readily available at Home Depot. Couldn't find the Tee, so used PVC plumbing and just reamed it a bit so it would slip over the pipe.

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Aha! Thanks.

 

[Larro Darro]

David, the gate and fence look good. I see what you mean about it not being level. I bet it was a challenge to get it all together.

Larro

 

[sodamo]

Thanks Larro
This section has been the most challenging, and time consuming. All the fence is now installed, but needs to be dressed, wire tied and hog ringed. Two more small gates for convenience, one at top end of this run and another one to build where the dog area meets our lanai at the master suite. We did start removing the old steel wire fence today. Most of the wire rolled up, but will need the tractor to pull the old posts.

Here's a pic showing old fence and new post, just to give an idea how much more room the dogs get to enjoy. (And we get to mow with rider instead of push mower.



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[WayneB]

28 degrees and by all accounts looks like we are in for rain later today, tonight and also tomorrow! We need the rain so I cannot complain too loudly, but there is a couple tons of cement blocks in the back yard Along with a ton of cement in 80 pound bags. All covered up for rain protection so it looks like work will start onTuesday.

 

[RoyJackson]

2013-11-17, 0740

30 degrees right now, high of 50 and rain in the forecast.

As far as the flat tire on the Subaru:

Don't forget to spit on the valve stem.

It didn't appear to be leaking at the valve stem. However, the tire had popped off the rim (not sure why) in one spot and when I was trying to inflate it, the air just passed through. Once I jacked it up and started inflating, the tire re-seated on the rim and I got 35 psi in the tire. It seems to be holding pressure now (visually) and I'll check the pressure with a tire gage in a few hours.

 

[Buppies]

51 this fine morning high in 60s with rain all day. Joist as well have more painting to do. Several trips yesterday to take cabinet down at old fridges new home always wrong tool got one coat of paint on kitchen execpt trim on one wall. Second coat on today then paint trim. Cabinets come on Tuesday granite templated on Thursday for installation after thanksgiving then appliances plumbing and wiring. This upcoming work week looks mild for us but afraid after that cold and stormy will be rule of the day thru middle of December maybe beyond. Good Morning