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...
by oxnam | May 26, 2018 | House
With any machinery, it’s always fun putting it to work. This Kubota KX033 is twice the size of the little one I rented for running the plumbing into the shop. I needed it for running plumbing and power into our future dog kennel, but with Idaho Power install...
by oxnam | May 25, 2018 | House
This has been a ridiculously long slog to get our twenty acres split into two parcels. We started the process back in October and have been battling to keep the process moving. There are numerous government agencies, county departments/officials, and private...
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