New England B.S. Thread

BananaPeelOut · Jul 17, 2019

Noelie84 said: ↑

So I'm back from vacation today!

Got a bunch of projects done around the house that I'd been putting off for lack of time, but I'm wrecked. I suppose it's good to be back at work for a chance to relax a little bit, lol.

Picked up a dump trailer from the equipment rental place first thing in the AM on Thursday (I was waiting at the door when they opened at 7 ) and spent the next couple of days hauling gravel, compost, and reclaimed asphalt. Also made a trip down to Westport to clean up some Oaks that had blown down over the winter, and with the dump trailer I was able to bring everything back in one trip rather than 3-4.

Got some reclaimed asphalt for the driveway by the house

Should pack in nice and tight by winter

And got a true driveway started into the lower lot:

May have been hauling outside of my weight class a few times, though. 23600-6600lbs of truck & driver meant I was hauling around 17k of trailer and cargo...

Which meant that I was able to truly get down to @BigMacMcCoy mileage.

What I'd been averaging when I picked the trailer up:

And after two days of trips back and forth to the pit, with lots of idling time:

Also repaired the steps to my back porch, and reset/replaced the improperly-placed posts that had heaved to get the deck back to level.
Some idiot so-called 'contractor' failed to place one of the corner posts below the frost line (just set it on a concrete pad at surface level ), and used a piece of interior-grade OSB to secure the steps to the deck

And I dug and reset the corner post in concrete to get that below the frost line, plus reset the level on the two posts on the back side (note the shiny new washers

Once it cures completely I'll paint the concrete and lower part of the post with tar to waterproof them and add some longevity.

Also murdered some meat birds for the freezer (60lbs dressed, for 9 birds!), with another 9 scheduled to go in at the beginning of August.

I also did a bunch of smaller maintenance stuff, like mowing/weedwhacking, dropped 8-10 trees on the uphill/back side of the house (leaning in towards the house), scrubbed a bunch of brush & burned it, power washed the entire house, the garage, & both decks, recaulked my gutters, changed the oil in the tractor and the trucks, etc.
I'm beat. My hands, arms, & legs are all bruised and cut and I wore out a brand new set of leather work gloves in 6 days. So yesterday around 2pm I decided I'd beat myself up enough and spent the rest of the day on the back deck with a book and some rum instead.
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Damn that is a productive week, I should take notes.

Noelie84 · Jul 17, 2019

mach1man001[OP] said: ↑

Wow I hope you're ok!

I didn't mention this because well honestly I was too embarrassed.
A couple of weeks ago it was my 2nd week at my new job and I got hurt. The lot was VERY small and I couldn't get the back of the trailer flush with the loading dock. We were using a plate to fill the uneven gap and while I was pushing the customer was pulling the pallet jack. Anyways the plate moved and fell, the pallet moved backwards and I fell into the gap head first onto the plate which was standing straight up on its end.
Tons of blood! Ambulance called! I got rushed to the hospital and had 10 staples put in right on the top of my head... that was not a good day.

I just had the staples removed on Sunday.
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Ouch. Sounds like you're really enjoying the new job

Noelie84 · Jul 17, 2019

BananaPeelOut said: ↑

Damn that is a productive week, I should take notes.
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Don't do it, lol. I'm glad to have gotten all of that crap done; most of it's been on the 'to-do' list for a while now. But honestly I'd rather have burned vacation time at the beach or camping or something.

Bridge4 · Jul 17, 2019

@Chasespeed stopped by the local Mahindra dealer today, checked out some 38hp tractors. Looked pretty good and they are the closest non-deere dealer by far. Getting some quotes sent over on a few different options soon. They actually make a v-plow for it, so I can plow with my front and carry a blower on the back...I'm going to feel like the snow king!

mach1man001[OP] said: ↑

Wow I hope you're ok!

I didn't mention this because well honestly I was too embarrassed.
A couple of weeks ago it was my 2nd week at my new job and I got hurt. The lot was VERY small and I couldn't get the back of the trailer flush with the loading dock. We were using a plate to fill the uneven gap and while I was pushing the customer was pulling the pallet jack. Anyways the plate moved and fell, the pallet moved backwards and I fell into the gap head first onto the plate which was standing straight up on its end.
Tons of blood! Ambulance called! I got rushed to the hospital and had 10 staples put in right on the top of my head... that was not a good day.

I just had the staples removed on Sunday.
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Damn!! Any pics? Glad to hear you aren't dead

Noelie84 said: ↑

So I'm back from vacation today!

Got a bunch of projects done around the house that I'd been putting off for lack of time, but I'm wrecked. I suppose it's good to be back at work for a chance to relax a little bit, lol.

Picked up a dump trailer from the equipment rental place first thing in the AM on Thursday (I was waiting at the door when they opened at 7 ) and spent the next couple of days hauling gravel, compost, and reclaimed asphalt. Also made a trip down to Westport to clean up some Oaks that had blown down over the winter, and with the dump trailer I was able to bring everything back in one trip rather than 3-4.

Got some reclaimed asphalt for the driveway by the house

Should pack in nice and tight by winter

And got a true driveway started into the lower lot:

May have been hauling outside of my weight class a few times, though. 23600-6600lbs of truck & driver meant I was hauling around 17k of trailer and cargo...

Which meant that I was able to truly get down to @BigMacMcCoy mileage.

What I'd been averaging when I picked the trailer up:

And after two days of trips back and forth to the pit, with lots of idling time:

Also repaired the steps to my back porch, and reset/replaced the improperly-placed posts that had heaved to get the deck back to level.
Some idiot so-called 'contractor' failed to place one of the corner posts below the frost line (just set it on a concrete pad at surface level ), and used a piece of interior-grade OSB to secure the steps to the deck

And I dug and reset the corner post in concrete to get that below the frost line, plus reset the level on the two posts on the back side (note the shiny new washers

Once it cures completely I'll paint the concrete and lower part of the post with tar to waterproof them and add some longevity.

Also murdered some meat birds for the freezer (60lbs dressed, for 9 birds!), with another 9 scheduled to go in at the beginning of August.

I also did a bunch of smaller maintenance stuff, like mowing/weedwhacking, dropped 8-10 trees on the uphill/back side of the house (leaning in towards the house), scrubbed a bunch of brush & burned it, power washed the entire house, the garage, & both decks, recaulked my gutters, changed the oil in the tractor and the trucks, etc.
I'm beat. My hands, arms, & legs are all bruised and cut and I wore out a brand new set of leather work gloves in 6 days. So yesterday around 2pm I decided I'd beat myself up enough and spent the rest of the day on the back deck with a book and some rum instead.
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Holy S! Ya'll get a good batch of meth up there last week?

But seriously, nice work and I'm sure it's rewarding to have all that done!

Noelie84 · Jul 17, 2019

Bridge4 said: ↑

@Chasespeed stopped by the local Mahindra dealer today, checked out some 38hp tractors. Looked pretty good and they are the closest non-deere dealer by far. Getting some quotes sent over on a few different options soon. They actually make a v-plow for it, so I can plow with my front and carry a blower on the back...I'm going to feel like the snow king!

Damn!! Any pics? Glad to hear you aren't dead

Holy S! Ya'll get a good batch of meth up there last week?

But seriously, nice work and I'm sure it's rewarding to have all that done!
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Ha! No, that's my normal pace. I could have done a complete driveway on the lower lot, if the guy running the loader at the pit had been on his A-game. As it was, I spent an average of probably 10-15 minutes per visit just sitting there waiting for him to come load me up. Oh well. I only need another 5 or 6 yards to finish what I need, and I can just borrow the GF's dad's smaller dump trailer (6X10/10k) to finish up with.
I also took Saturday afternoon & evening off to go to the Blues Festival over in Rockland, so I lost some time there, but I only had the trailer Thurs & Fri anyway.

dc welding · Jul 17, 2019

mach1man001[OP] said: ↑

Wow I hope you're ok!

I didn't mention this because well honestly I was too embarrassed.
A couple of weeks ago it was my 2nd week at my new job and I got hurt. The lot was VERY small and I couldn't get the back of the trailer flush with the loading dock. We were using a plate to fill the uneven gap and while I was pushing the customer was pulling the pallet jack. Anyways the plate moved and fell, the pallet moved backwards and I fell into the gap head first onto the plate which was standing straight up on its end.
Tons of blood! Ambulance called! I got rushed to the hospital and had 10 staples put in right on the top of my head... that was not a good day.

I just had the staples removed on Sunday.
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Wow, hardly have gotten a chance to get on here then I come across this. Geesh, I’ve been meaning to ask how the new job was going. Hope it’s good other than that.

Noelie84 · Jul 17, 2019

So....I caught a seagull while I was out on my break earlier. His feathers were soaked from the rain storm we had earlier, so no flying. I chased him down and grabbed him, and he went from 20 seconds of thrashy and bite-y to totally docile. I set him down on the rock to take his picture and he just sat there while I did it. He chilled out in a sort of trance for a few minutes, then got up, ruffled his feathers around, hopped down and trotted off.

jethro · Jul 17, 2019

Noelie84 said: ↑

Don't do it, lol. I'm glad to have gotten all of that crap done; most of it's been on the 'to-do' list for a while now. But honestly I'd rather have burned vacation time at the beach or camping or something.
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Don't you love it when you have to go back to work just to get some time to rest?

Noelie84 · Jul 17, 2019

jethro said: ↑

Don't you love it when you have to go back to work just to get some time to rest?
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Could be worse, lol. I could be unemployed and have all kinds of free time...

Right. Worse.

Scott17818 · Jul 17, 2019

my back locked up at work.. spasms, and fun stuff.. felt like I got punched in the gut, and stabbed with a knife in my back...

bucktales · Jul 17, 2019

Scott17818 said: ↑

my back locked up at work.. spasms, and fun stuff.. felt like I got punched in the gut, and stabbed with a knife in my back...
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BTDT
Sucks for sure.

jpereira2 · Jul 17, 2019

mach1man001[OP] said: ↑

Wow I hope you're ok!

I didn't mention this because well honestly I was too embarrassed.
A couple of weeks ago it was my 2nd week at my new job and I got hurt. The lot was VERY small and I couldn't get the back of the trailer flush with the loading dock. We were using a plate to fill the uneven gap and while I was pushing the customer was pulling the pallet jack. Anyways the plate moved and fell, the pallet moved backwards and I fell into the gap head first onto the plate which was standing straight up on its end.
Tons of blood! Ambulance called! I got rushed to the hospital and had 10 staples put in right on the top of my head... that was not a good day.

I just had the staples removed on Sunday.
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God damn!!! Hope you're recovering well!

dc welding said: ↑

Wow, hardly have gotten a chance to get on here then I come across this. Geesh, I’ve been meaning to ask how the new job was going. Hope it’s good other than that.
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Go camping yet? If not got anything planned yet. We've got new Hampshire in August and mystic in September. Then probably winterize and in for repairs

bucktales · Jul 17, 2019

One of the very few perks I have living in coa$tal ct is access to good clamming.
Since I sold my boat a couple years back, I'm limited to shore.
Last two evenings, I caught the full moon tide and got these guys.
Couple dozen quahogs in the mix that I'll cook up this weekend and vacuum seal for future stuffies.
I'll miss these if I move North,lol.

Noelie84 · Jul 17, 2019

Maine has clams...I see guys out digging for them all the time when I'm on the coast.

jethro · Jul 17, 2019

bucktales said: ↑

Couple dozen quahogs in the mix that I'll cook up this weekend and vacuum seal for future stuffies.
I'll miss these if I move North,lol.
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Stuffed quahogs are just about my favorite thing ever.

replica9000 · Jul 17, 2019

Loud thunderstorm moving in fast

Pibbles99 · Jul 17, 2019

jpereira2 said: ↑

That's probably what mine will be at. It'll be 6 years next month and im just crossing 60k.
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Mine is 92K at 11 years

Pibbles99 · Jul 17, 2019

@mach1man001 I got hit in the back of my head with the side door of the recycle/trash truck door. Guy was swinging it shut and didn’t see me and I ended up with a mild concussion. A couple of days off per order of the doctor and light duty for two days after I’ve been there for one I feel your pain

One month

Chasespeed · Jul 17, 2019

Bridge4 said: ↑

@Chasespeed stopped by the local Mahindra dealer today, checked out some 38hp tractors. Looked pretty good and they are the closest non-deere dealer by far. Getting some quotes sent over on a few different options soon. They actually make a v-plow for it, so I can plow with my front and carry a blower on the back...I'm going to feel like the snow king!

Damn!! Any pics? Glad to hear you aren't dead

Holy S! Ya'll get a good batch of meth up there last week?

But seriously, nice work and I'm sure it's rewarding to have all that done!
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I was looking in the 24hp, 4wd range. I prefer shuttle over hyrostatic...

Good luck

Been flat out the last week plus... need a damn break....

The saturday night before I went on call, my washer finally gave up the ghost, and flooded my utility/laundry room.

Turned into a damn disaster, as there is nothing made amymore that fits the dimms pf the old stuff.... so, spur of the moment renov....

If I didnt get this place so cheap....

tacobell007 · Jul 17, 2019

Pibbles99 said: ↑

Mine is 92K at 11 years
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161k and mine is 13 years old. I bought it almost 6 years ago with 55k on it

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