by oxnam | May 31, 2018 | House
I got to use a new/modern skidsteer for the first time, a John Deere 318G. When I first climbed into the cockpit, I was not excited about the joystick controls for all locomotion and bucket control with a foot pedal for RPM control. After a brief learning curve, I...
by oxnam | May 30, 2018 | House
We are still in limbo with regards to our septic system. Our contractor and health inspector convened once again near our house site to review the two test hold I had dug. Skeptical of the improved soil he requested an additional hole be dug as he watched. He...
by oxnam | May 29, 2018 | House
Monty was already trenching when I left early this morning to return the excavator. I am so relieved and grateful that he was willing and able to do the job a great job on such short notice. I can move some dirt while doing the “robot” with the excavator...
by oxnam | May 28, 2018 | House
Monty started digging the trench for the Idaho Power install tomorrow, and we were amazed at the amount of water flowing in the trench even on the elevated site for the house. We knew we’ll get water across the pasture but we raised the house to get out of the...
by oxnam | May 27, 2018 | House
When I pulled up my calendar this morning, panic swept over me as I read Idaho Power is coming Tuesday to install the power. I had it in my mind they were coming later in the week. I was stuck. I couldn’t cancel them before they would be prepping to come...
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