Long road to home.

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ENG18LT

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Syracuse and Warsaw, NY
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So two years ago my wife and I bought 32 acres and decided to slowly improve it with a new house (replacing the old one on top of the road) behind the pond and a pole barn. The property has been neglected for a long time. We started by cleaning up the junk. Since we have been opening up the field where we want to build. This weekend was a big step for us, the first load of stone went down to start the driveway! We know it is going to take a long time before we are done but just getting the driveway started made my day. :D Here are a few pics of the driveway
 

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One step at a time. I am positive that by exercising additional patience and diligence, your Dream will become a reality. Best wishes.
 
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Looks like you're off to a good start. Does the rock slop away from the yard? The lip of the grass over the gravel almost looks like a place for water to settle.

Eddie
 
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Ed, the lip on th right side is going to be tappered off next time out. The water drains off fairly well here so that shouldn't be a problem.


I am will try and put up some more pictures today of the property, I know how much everyone craves photos!
 
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Here are a couple pics of our property!
 

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Good looking place. Take your time and do it right is the way to go. Have fun and stay safe....
 
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Just a couple more pictures from the last year that I thought I would share.
 

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You are going to love it out there you have a really nice piece of land.:thumbsup:
 
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Here are a couple pics of our property!

Is that a mule deer in your photo? It looks like a white spot on the bottom of its neck. Also, did you add color dye to your pond or is that the natural green color?

Nice pictures and property! I can tell by your photos and description that you find a lot of pleasure in taking a place from the rough and making it like you want it to be. You'll have many happy projects in the future.
 

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