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Kyle_in_Tex
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Ken,
The Winter wasn't too bad. We did get a few medium snowfalls. One was about 20 inches. It's all melted now and beautiful out, though I'm sure we have more cold coming.
Several projects lined up. Currently I'm planting 6 fruit trees - peach, pear, Bing cherry, Rainer cherry, Granny Smith apple and honey crisp apple. Then I need to get busy on a drip system for watering them.
Tied into the drip system is another project - rain water collection. I have a 1100 gal tank and all the parts, I just need to put it all together.
Then I'm working on installing a zip line for the grandkids (and me). A couple of the boys will be here with me for a couple weeks this Summer. They will be 9 and 7, so I'm sure they will keep me busy.
Hopefully this Summer we will start the full length front porch with a 2nd floor deck. Then there's the back porch/mudroom project, then the upstairs bathroom, then the greenhouse, and on and on.
I officially retired at year-end but I'm working 3 days a week, training my replacement. In June I'll cut it back to 2 days a week.
If you're ever in the area, give me a holler and come check the place out.
Sounds like you are "loaded up" with work and projects for the year.
MacLawn
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A BIG CONGRATULATIONS is certainly in order, Bo!! I've followed your build, wow! Just look at that Arizona sky! Oh me, makes me want to get out of our grey winters. Are you from Arizona originally, or moved there recently?
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BoFuller
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Born and raised in Ohio (35 yrs), then CA (for 20 yrs), and then AZ (for the last 11 years)
lutt
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Glad you got it done Bo. Congrats, I know hall will enjoy it very much. Gives us younger guys something to look forward to in retirement. Thanks LUTT
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BoFuller
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When I think that I started this project at 62 and now have the home done at 66, I'm tempted to say, "bring it on, you whipper snappers".
I don't know how many guys in their twenties and thirties that I sent home because they couldn't keep up with me.
Old guys rule!!!
Kyle_in_Tex
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You must be 1 tough, crusty ole good guy. I'm amazed. I'm 55 and my knees are my weak link. Carryover from motorcycle accidents and hacky sack back in college days.
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Yes sir, it's ironic you say that, you know I am only 43 and been working on the Mississippi River since I was 20. The younger work force coming on has zero tolerance for hard work. When I decked, we used a lot more rigging to put these barges together. Now there is a lot less, more streamlined. I have never heard the likes of complaining. Or just people wanting a break every time you turn around . We work in extreme heat and cold. That don't change. But they ways things are done has been put in the deck crews favor. You'll never here older folks complain out here. LUTT
Congratulations on retirement and how well the house is coming along. It's beautiful. I just retired my self, last Friday. It has been such an interesting journey. I appreciate you taking the time to share it with us! Best wishes and keep those projects and photos coming. Troy