The Clearing I, II & III - The Final Chapter

[stephen]

1 vine, 1 root, 1 tree at a time:cool3: Crew of 7 SAme's arrived at 7 am:cool3:

[Roark]

Now you're talking! :)

Roark

[pskorf]

so why not a big dozer and git r done

[Rita in Il]

Great to see you have lots of help! :)

[stephen]

so why not a big dozer and git r done


Because I am sculpting it.

[Noahsnana]

:becky: what about 1 gator at a time :eek:

[sweetpea]

And who's carrying the gun for things that bite?:eek:

[Charles]

a few more from a couple weeks ago ....

[BruceP]

Question: How do you keep gators from feasting on the colorful snacks you're gonna be putting in there?? :)

[Roark]

So... where you gonna put the Tiki Bar? :)

Roark

[cindy]

that is too cool

[stephen]

Question: How do you keep gators from feasting on the colorful snacks you're gonna be putting in there?? :)

Prolly put up a No Gators Allowed:mad: sign. Or maybe put up fence.

[SouthernStarr]

You are making progress! Looks like paradise to me:)

[saigo]

You are making progress! Looks like paradise to me:)

Yup looks like paradise to me too!!! But I wouldn't deal with gators very well at all:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Graham]

Thanks Stephen that'll be nice...The Koiphenator 5 Star All Inclusive Resort & Spa for the Koi Kichi of the world....with with swim up koi and patron bars.....PP treatments available upon special request......:)

G

[stephen]

So... where you gonna put the Tiki Bar? :)

Roark

It will be located next to the "Redheads are Us" lounge:cool3:

[Roark]

It will be located next to the "Redheads are Us" lounge:cool3:

Methinks I'm rubbing-off on Stephen. LMAO!!!

Resistance is futile...

Roark

[HAMMERHEAD]

Looking good bro :cool3: ...gonna look great after you clean it up :)

[BAKA]

That is one beautiful place!!!!!

[stephen]

Thanks Kathy, Bart & Everyone.:) It **** skippy has some potential IMH:rolleyes: O

[stephen]

:becky: what about 1 gator at a time :eek:

Two little ones or one big one at a time:cool3: Did anyone notice the dead snake on the pier:happy: :eek:

[SouthernStarr]

Two little ones or one big one at a time:cool3: Did anyone notice the dead snake on the pier:happy: :eek:

I did:eek: Was that a water moccassin:confused:

[stephen]

I did:eek: Was that a water moccassin:confused:

I think so:eek: We will have to take Sally over there :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Noahsnana]

Save Sally.... take Vinnie

[sweetpea]

I had asked who took the gun to take care of things that bite...
but I see someone took care of exactly what I was talking about!!!:eek: :lol:

[Koidaddy]

I'd love to live in the south. You guys are so fortunate!

KD

[Leekinneykoi]

Beautiful land Stephen and Mary, how fun is it sculpting it into a dream:cool: , sure wish I lived closer I would be thrilled to help for free in such a beautiful place.:)

[savannahrobinson]

Because I am sculpting it.

I think you like the company... :yes:

[Roark]

Or the toys necessary to do the sculpting! :)

Roark

[Swimming Jewel]

Looks AWESOME! Wish I could see it in person!
:cool3:

[Rudy]

Like everyone said, a little paradise. Kudos you guys.

Just one little thing I'd like you to do for me, leave one good size bush for me to pee behind ;) . OH, and 7 Beer Bob also :heh:

Rudy

[vipldy]

Hey Steve, set up a cam like the African one:heh: Koiphen Mud Cam:happy: Would be cool to see what animals go there when you are not there:) and to see the work you are doing in live feed:cool2:

Marie:)

[HAMMERHEAD]

Any more progress or will it be weekend work only?

[stephen]

Any more progress or will it be weekend work only?

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Today I went & had a Kuboto L48 machine delivered. 504 hour used unit for $20K:cool3: I played until it got dark :)

Team SA worked hard this weekend clearing brush & manicuring a few trees.

Tomorrow I will try to have a Bearcat Chipper/Shredder unit delivered & setup blowing output product into swamp increasing my land & ready for Team SA for this weekend:cool3:

[GloriaL]

I guessed I missed something. What are you clearing for? More ponds, more yard more buildings?

[stephen]

Hey Steve, set up a cam like the African one:heh: Koiphen Mud Cam:happy: Would be cool to see what animals go there when you are not there:) and to see the work you are doing in live feed:cool2:

Marie:)

Lots of Butterflys:) & Birds

[stephen]

I guessed I missed something. What are you clearing for? More ponds, more yard more buildings?

More animals & other creatures:cool3: Some prolly will swim:cool2:

[HAMMERHEAD]

You got it working now bro :willdo:

[stephen]

Like everyone said, a little paradise. Kudos you guys.

Just one little thing I'd like you to do for me, leave one good size bush for me to pee behind ;) . OH, and 7 Beer Bob also :heh:

Rudy

I will do that bro. I will also place some dried palm leaves close to it for Robert:)

[stephen]

:willdo:

:willdo:

[saigo]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Tomorrow I will try to have a Bearcat Chipper/Shredder unit delivered & setup blowing output product into swamp increasing my land & ready for Team SA for this weekend:cool3:

Great way to clear property:cool3: But gators and water moccasins:eek: I think I will stick to my snow! Looks great Steve:)

[Joey S]

Just one little thing I'd like you to do for me, leave one good size bush for me to pee behind ;) . OH, and 7 Beer Bob also :heh: RudyHEY Rudy, I'm close to the airport and have lots a bushes!! (Unless DH kills 'em) Will save some for ya on the way South to the new wilder ness.

[Joey S]

Tomorrow I will try to have a Bearcat Chipper/Shredder unit delivered & setup blowing output product into swamp increasing my land & ready for Team SA for this weekend:cool3:I'm back in town! Got my gloves - got my boots - not afraid of water moccosins - can wrestle a gator - know how to feed a chipper - can make a @#@!$ nice camp fire and rustle up some good grub - bin pumpin' iron for a week - and made a new will!!! Kin I help, huh????

[stephen]

I'm back in town! Got my gloves - got my boots - not afraid of water moccosins - can wrestle a gator - know how to feed a chipper - can make a @#@!$ nice camp fire and rustle up some good grub - bin pumpin' iron for a week - and made a new will!!! Kin I help, huh????

**** skippy:)

[Leekinneykoi]

Stephen and Joey, at the same party:( , thats not fair, come pick me up.:)

[sweetpea]

I'll stand in the open and watch!! I am petrified of snakes!!:eek: :heh:

Steve, I knew you would have to go get a new toy!! :lol:
We need a pic of you on it:heh: Mary will have to photog
for a bit!!:)

[stephen]

Great way to clear property:cool3: But gators and water moccasins:eek: I think I will stick to my snow! Looks great Steve:)

Thanks:humble:

[steveamy]

Wife's out of town this weekend, got room for one more to help. I'm a Navy chief, I know how to hold a cup of coffee:happy:.

[stephen]

Wife's out of town this weekend, got room for one more to help. I'm a Navy chief, I know how to hold a cup of coffee:happy:.

Prolly:) I will reply tomorrow:cool3:

[Rudy]

I will do that bro. I will also place some dried palm leaves close to it for Robert:)

:eek: That's gotta leave a mark :lol:

Rudy

[stephen]

:eek: That's gotta leave a mark :lol:

Rudy

:nono: Only on "Girly Men" Bro:cool2: Just snapped!

[Graham]

Stephen where this in relationship to your home?

G

[stephen]

Wife's out of town this weekend, got room for one more to help. I'm a Navy chief, I know how to hold a cup of coffee:happy:.

We (a small herd) need to plan a day. It is still early & current #1 objective is to gain access to property. Prolly in 2-4 weeks we will do something. Next week my BearCat 76635 chipper will be in. We need to make some mulch & get rid of the mountains of brush before anything else:cool2:

[HAMMERHEAD]

It sure is an improvement out front...nice job...the neighbors prolly even like it :lol:

[savannahrobinson]

Big changes already!
Nice backhoe! :)

[steveamy]

Just say the word. We'll have us a little Koiphen get together. I also have a 17 year old just beggin for manual labor. Ok, maybe he's not beggin, but I think I could convince hime to comehttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_9_141.gif.

[stephen]

It sure is an improvement out front...nice job...the neighbors prolly even like it :lol:

The neighbor across the street stopped over & asked for the crew forman (Caruso) & gave him $300 & said lunches are on me.

[SouthernStarr]

It's lookin' good:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[HAMMERHEAD]

The neighbor across the street stopped over & asked for the crew forman (Caruso) & gave him $300 & said lunches are on me.

I believe it...you are making an oasis out of a jungle

[saigo]

Oh my in my dreams!! Fabulous!!!!!

[Charles]

The neighbor across the street stopped over & asked for the crew forman (Caruso) & gave him $300 & said lunches are on me.

You gotta love Ponte Vedra :eek:

[stephen]

It's lookin' good:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

;) :cool2:

[Noahsnana]

snakes hang from those vines :eek:

[stephen]

snakes hang from those vines :eek:

Yep:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: It is the Adam & Eve Thingy yet again:mad: :( :frown:

[Noahsnana]

:decision: :decision: :decision:

[Joey S]

Stephen, we are ready to help. Weather is great. Can you burn some of the debri? I see a nice bonfire, hotdogs and other goodd stuff under the moonlight after a hard day...

[stephen]

Stephen, we are ready to help. Weather is great. Can you burn some of the debri? I see a nice bonfire, hotdogs and other goodd stuff under the moonlight after a hard day...

The time is not right but soon will be:)

[IMPALA]

The neighbor across the street stopped over & asked for the crew forman (Caruso) & gave him $300 & said lunches are on me.

be carefull the guys might be working at the neighbor house on your dime:lol:

[gray cat]

WOW!!! Beautiful all ready!!!:)

[stephen]

Waiting for tow truck:frown: I got my kubota L48 stuck while making a road.:mad:

$225:( I could have gotten quite a lot of Diesel Fuel for that:mad:

[gray cat]

Waiting for tow truck:frown: I got my kubota L48 stuck while making a road.:mad:

$225:( I could have gotten quite a lot of Diesel Fuel for that:mad:

:yes: :yes: :yes: :punk1:

[sweetpea]

No pics?:eek:

[stephen]

No pics?:eek:

They are calling another truck to help:frown:

[vipldy]

Waiting for tow truck:frown: I got my kubota L48 stuck while making a road.:mad:

$225:( I could have gotten quite a lot of Diesel Fuel for that:mad:

Oh no:lol: :rolleyes: Didn't you have problems with your first pond dig :)

Marie:)

[Joey S]

You call that STUCK???? :eek: I call it buried. :nono: :nono: When you do it - you always do it big. :sorry:

[sweetpea]

I imagine the sand is as bad as mud, if not worse:heh: :heh: :eek:

[sweetpea]

I NEED to know if Mary gave you the look?:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :lol: :lol:

[pskorf]

a funny angle to try and pull it out.they trying to pull it through the side of hill?

[Leekinneykoi]

:lol: Now Steve, you are suppose to dig your self out and use the bucket to lift and drag the backhoe to safety.:) :p:

[HAMMERHEAD]

Good looking truck bro :)

[Rudy]

No excuse for gettin stuck like that :nono:

But your happy so,
Rudy

[stephen]

We:rolleyes: gotter out:cool3:

[Gene]

:cool:

[IMPALA]

not just anyone could get that mech stuck;)

[stephen]

Now a **** tree fell on my road.:mad: Chainsaw time

[stephen]

just snapped:cool3:

[sweetpea]

:pullup: :clap: :cheer:

[Joey S]

Mary says, ALL CLEAR!! No snakes, no gators, no body. Y'all come on....

[stephen]

coming friday:weehee:

[sweetpea]

UHOH:eek: :eek:

[stephen]

UHOH:eek: :eek:

Yep:frown: It is the same model they used in the movie "Fargo" to dispose of bodies:frown:

[HAMMERHEAD]

You dug a nice chunk out of the hill...looking good...that should have helped alot with the steep drp off

[steveamy]

Yep:frown: It is the same model they used in the movie "Fargo" to dispose of bodies:frown:

Got someone in mind:confused::confused::cool3::nono:?

[SouthernStarr]

coming friday:weehee:

Uh Oh - hide the small children and animals:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[stephen]

Got someone in mind:confused::confused::cool3::nono:?

:nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: I no longer discuss folks at other parishes:nono:

[stephen]

You dug a nice chunk out of the hill...looking good...that should have helped alot with the steep drp off


Will try to have a couple trucks of stones delivered tomorrow to mix with that sugar sand:cool2:

[cindy]

so whats the plan with the land?

[IMPALA]

Stephen
be careful.
my friend had a kobuta and i had a blast playing with it, still have the key ha ha ha

20 years ago I went to a fire/rescue call MVA
"old man Calhoon" was trying to load his bulldoser on to the trailer.
very experienced mechine operator. doser didnt have a roll cage.
was raining a little. ramps slick.
the doser weighed prob 2-3 times yours, and had a much lower center of gravity, and no back hoe.
I didnt think you could ever flip a doser.

yep-- it flipped when he was going up the ramp and it slipped off.:frown:

all we could see was his plad shirt and arm poping out from under the doser.
no rush any more.

glad to see you do have a roll cage, just dont test it out, please:cool2:

[savannahrobinson]

Be very careful around that chipper.
Don't burn - you are going to need all that yummy mulch. Make a big pile somewhere out of the way, water it - it will start to steam. :D:
Takes about a year for it to reduce by half. Then its good for EVERYthing.
But you can use it as soon as it stops steaming as a topping.

[Roark]

I'm sitting here laughing after the "stuck tractor" episode. :) Seems like Savannah has good company now! Teheheheh!!!

Serious question: You're accumulating hardware but don't have anywhere to put it! You gonna build a barn to park this stuff in? Maybe one with a loft, power, a data feed, air conditioning, a fire pit outside, etc? (I'm thinking you need a guest house. I'll be happy to test it for ya. heheheh!)

Roark

[stephen]

I'm sitting here laughing after the "stuck tractor" episode. :) Seems like Savannah has good company now! Teheheheh!!!

Serious question: You're accumulating hardware but don't have anywhere to put it! You gonna build a barn to park this stuff in? Maybe one with a loft, power, a data feed, air conditioning, a fire pit outside, etc? (I'm thinking you need a guest house. I'll be happy to test it for ya. heheheh!)

Roark

Small horse stable & a guest house:)

[DRussell]

Looks like fun just yell if you need any help. Stay safe.

[stephen]

Put 40 cubic yards of 3/4" lime rock on my road. Told them to keep the trucks a rollin' in the am:cool3:

[savannahrobinson]

Ten truck loads? That's a bunch o'rocks.
Do you have a box blade to level it?

[Roark]

Put 40 cubic yards of 3/4" lime rock on my road. Told them to keep the trucks a rollin' in the am:cool3:

WHOOO HOOO!!! But what are you using for base?

Roark

[stephen]

Ten truck loads? That's a bunch o'rocks.
Do you have a box blade to level it?

4 truck loads. I have my kubota backhoe. I leveled that today in the rain. Mary is now out getting it unstuck for me again (dolt emoticon)

[stephen]

WHOOO HOOO!!! But what are you using for base?

Roark

ether:eek1:

[Joey S]

If your weather was anything like mine today, not a fun day to play in the clearing. And how did Mary get stuck with unsticking your stuck up kabuto.

[stephen]

If your weather was anything like mine today, not a fun day to play in the clearing. And how did Mary get stuck with unsticking your stuck up kabuto.

She is better at it than me

[DRussell]

crushed limerock is a good base for roads and driveways when placed on a good compacted dry sub base, just make sure if you dont pave it you have good drainage so water does not puddle or stay on top roo long.
We need pics !

[stephen]

70 cubic yards lime rock down over the sugar sand. Tomorrow chipper is arriving & I will top road with a few tons chips.

[stephen]

Mary can make that Kubota Talk:yahoo: :cheer: Just snapped. Crew of 11 tomorrow 7am-5pm:punk1: Road finished:wee_hee:

[vipldy]

Marie shaking head and clapping hands:clap: WTG Mary:cheer: :cheer: BTW thats a cool road :cool3:

Marie:D:

[Charles]

That's one heck of a chipper! I have been to the property twice and it was like night and day. You have done a great job cleaning it up!

[Leekinneykoi]

:clap: :clap: :cheer: Go Mary,
nice chipper, ran one for 4 years, if its not an automatic feeder, meaning you have to jam the brush in the blades, be very careful:yes: , lost many gloves, ripped shirts/pants, when long branches/ brush went whipping by, sometimes the tip of the branch of a willo gives you a serious whoppen.:eek1: :rofl2:

[stephen]

:clap: :clap: :cheer: Go Mary,
nice chipper, ran one for 4 years, if its not an automatic feeder, meaning you have to jam the brush in the blades, be very careful:yes: , lost many gloves, ripped shirts/pants, when long branches/ brush went whipping by, sometimes the tip of the branch of a willo gives you a serious whoppen.:eek1: :rofl2:

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[SouthernStarr]

Is there anything Mary can't do:confused: :confused: WTG Mary:clap: :clap: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: Looking good!

[Leekinneykoi]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Are you saying I should know better.:D: :harhar:

[stephen]

Are you saying I should know better.:D: :harhar:

No. You are extremely close to West Virginia:dunce: and are excused:punk1:

[Gene]

:cool:

[stephen]

:cool:

:yahoo:

[gray cat]

I just bet Mary was having the time of her life behind that wheel.:yes:

[stephen]

I just bet Mary was having the time of her life behind that wheel.:yes:

Yep:Real mad: :Real mad: She says, "You can have it back in a few minutes":rolleyes:

[stephen]

Winding down for the day, just snapped:cool3: Mini Crew at 7 am tomorrow:cheer:

[Graham]

Stephen have you got a plot plan of the lot so we can get an overveiw of what you've got in mind to do here?

The last Pic I assume that he's killing something :)

[stephen]

Stephen have you got a plot plan of the lot so we can get an overveiw of what you've got in mind to do here?

The last Pic I assume that he's killing something :)

I will look Graham. Hopefully you will be able to come visit when you do Orlando.:punk1:

[Graham]

Sounds good Maybe we'll drive up on the 7th for a few hours ...see the pond and The Clearing........along with you and Mary :) be in touch

G

[Joey S]

I just love a gal who knows how to handle powerful things! YOU GO MARY. :clap: :clap: :cheer: :cheer: :punk1: :yes:

[stephen]

:cheer:

[gray cat]

GIT-R-DONE STEPHEN!!!:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :clap: :clap: :punk1:

[Aussies5]

GIT-R-DONE STEPHEN!!!:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :clap: :clap: :punk1:


Nancy, Larry the Cable Guy is my kind of guy. I know this is off the subject Stephen but I just had to do it.:punk1:

Barbara

[stephen]

Nancy, Larry the Cable Guy is my kind of guy. I know this is off the subject Stephen but I just had to do it.:punk1:

Barbara

All my threads go off in tangents. No problema:cool3: Just snapped.:dunce:

[sweetpea]

Oh, I see.....Mary's working and you're taking pics!!:rolleyes:

[stephen]

Oh, I see.....Mary's working and you're taking pics!!:rolleyes:

Yepper:yes: But it seems like she takes a break every few hours:slap:

[vipldy]

Got a few gas cans there:rolleyes:

Marie:D:

[Aussies5]

Oh, I see.....Mary's working and you're taking pics!!:rolleyes:

Diane, I was thinking the same thing.:yes: But you know it takes a lot of strengh to hold the camera at just the right angle, so taking pictures is a "man thing".:D: As they say "women's work is never done".:yahoo:


Barbara

[SouthernStarr]

Go Mary:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: I bet she is anxious for her horse stable:yes: :yes: :yes:

[HAMMERHEAD]

Looks like the two of you are really enjoying this project :yes:

[Leekinneykoi]

Looks like the two of you are really enjoying this project :yes:
Yep:yes: :clap: , I wanna help Mary:( :punk1: :punk1: ;)

[savannahrobinson]

I can't wait for Mary to start feeding the alligator. :yes:

They eat frozen rats. :To funny:

[gray cat]

I can't wait for Mary to start feeding the alligator. :yes:

They eat frozen rats. :To funny:

:eek1: :eek1: :eek1:

[Gene]

Yepper:yes: But it seems like she takes a break every few hours:slap:

Mary looks very chipper to me. :yes: I guess the work agrees with her.

:rofl:

[stephen]

Got a few gas cans there:rolleyes:

Marie:D:


**** Skippy:punk1: All kinds of petroleum products. (go bush:bow: )

[stephen]

:eek1: :eek1: :eek1:

Yep:eek1: It's a Jungle out there I tell ya:eek1: The bridge road is complete:cheer: Now working on some trails:cool3:

[steveamy]

Trails? Did I hear trails? Mountain bike trails. Now that could be some fun.

[Roark]

Stephen, you're havin' WAY too much fun!!! :) When do I get to play with some of the Koiphenator's new toys???

On that gascan-labeling-thing you're doing, you might want to heed a word of caution: Get the yellow diesel cans for diesel and use the red cans only for gasoline. At some point, somebody is accidently gonna put gasoline in your new diesel tractor, at which point you're in for an expensive and painful mess. Gasoline in more than trace amounts will wipe the injector pump in a few short minutes (and with the new ultra-low sulphur diesel, it's gonna get even worse). Also, in a direct-injection engine (like the Kubota), you'll blow the tips off the injectors when you load it up even mildly as the gasoline detonates in the injector tip. And may God help you if you've got a glow-plug or a pre-heater!

With some of the prehistoric diesel engines, you could run a 50:1 or 75:1 mix of diesel/gas during the dead of winter to keep the fuel from gelling. Not anymore. With modern engines and injector pumps, even that level will quickly wear the system out. (It's interesting to note that Deere has a field test they run when presented with an engine warranty claim. If they detect ANY gasoline in the fuel... and the test is good to 1 part in 400-500... they'll flatly refuse to honor the warranty).

Roark

[stephen]

Stephen, you're havin' WAY too much fun!!! :) When do I get to play with some of the Koiphenator's new toys???
Roark

Sometime in the near future:cool3: I am web shopping:cool3: This also signal the return of the "GraveDigger":eek1: It has been in storage since the last time I drove it & landed in jail:image057:

[Graham]

Mary may get mad at you:yes: :doghouse: :pint: ;) ;)

[stephen]

Mary may get mad at you:yes: :doghouse: :pint: ;) ;)

Off street only:punk1:

[Graham]

Wasn't that the initial plan the last time LMAO...just make sure there's no gay parade around:cheer:

[stephen]

:cheer:

:rofl2:

[sweetpea]

Yepper:yes: But it seems like she takes a break every few hours:slap:

Oh, good help is soooo hard to get now days!!:clap: :clap: :D:


Did you guys have horses before?

[stephen]

:clap: :clap: :D:
Did you guys have horses before?

No - Also have not had potbellied pigs, peacocks, ducks, aligators, chickens & many other creatures:punk1:

[SouthernStarr]

You can call it 'Mary's Wild Kingdom':cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[stephen]

You can call it 'Mary's Wild Kingdom':cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

It definitely will become a refuse for wild animals. Cats, possums, etc. Mary is shopping for bird, squirrel & other creature feeders:D:

[gray cat]

Let Mary know if she needs any extra squirrels just give me a call!:yes: I can't help with the possums!:eek1:

[steveamy]

No - Also have not had potbellied pigs, peacocks, ducks, aligators, chickens & many other creatures:punk1:

I'm thinking if you throw a couple of cats around, you should have the alligators come around shortly there after:eek1:.




Whoa there cat lovers. I was just joking:harhar:.

[stephen]

I'm thinking if you throw a couple of cats around, you should have the alligators come around shortly there after:eek1:.




Whoa there cat lovers. I was just joking:harhar:.

There will be millions of them around:D: I saved 9 skids of kp food for the Refuge:cool3:

[saigo]

Let Mary know if she needs any extra squirrels just give me a call!:yes: I can't help with the possums!:eek1:

Yup I gots lots of them! Will gladly ship!!!

[sweetpea]

But with the gators around...there won't be much of anything
else around.:croc: :fear:

[stephen]

But with the gators around...there won't be much of anything
else around.:croc: :fear:

They will be contained in a separate Gator Alley area:cool3:

[sweetpea]

They will be contained in a separate Gator Alley area:cool3:

But why would you even want them there?:confused: :rolleyes:

Oh, I see.....so Brother Mark can just "disappear":eek1:

[stephen]

But why would you even want them there?:confused: :rolleyes:

Oh, I see.....so Brother Mark can just "disappear":eek1:

If Noah put them on the Ark, I reckon I should have a few lurking around as well:confused:

[stephen]

:cool3:

[sweetpea]

OH NO, quick Steve...one of the SAMEs is stuck in the chipper!!!:eek1: :eek1:

[SouthernStarr]

Nice looking trail:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Did Mary let someone else drive the Kubota today:confused: :confused: :D:

[stephen]

OH NO, quick Steve...one of the SAMEs is stuck in the chipper!!!:eek1: :eek1:

He was taking a break so I shoved him in:yell: :yell: The others are working very hard right now:cool3:

[sweetpea]

So, how many of the legless creatures have you run into
while traipsing around in the underbrush?:fear:

[stephen]

So, how many of the legless creatures have you run into
while traipsing around in the underbrush?:fear:

I haven't seen any:no:

[Rudy]

Have you mentioned the size of the property and I missed it or is that still a secret? If so, never mind.

Bet it smells good in there (not a joke),
Rudy

[Leekinneykoi]

Looking great and a natural Tarzan swing to boot.:cool: :punk1:

[savannahrobinson]

If Noah put them on the Ark, I reckon I should have a few lurking around as well:confused:

That's a nice attitude, but I think there were a few critters that didn't need an ark to survive. :eek:

The one's that could say - its going to rain 40 days and 40 nights and flood the whole world.... so?
:lol:

[stephen]

Looking great and a natural Tarzan swing to boot.:cool: :punk1:

Yep:cool3: There may someday be a river running thru it. It would be called Cull River:cheer:

[Noahsnana]

:rofl2: :rofl2:

[stephen]

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Truth:punk1:

[Leekinneykoi]

Yep:cool3: There may someday be a river running thru it. It would be called Cull River:cheer:
I like it.:yes:

[stephen]

:yes:

:cool3:

[gray cat]

He was taking a break so I shoved him in:yell: :yell: The others are working very hard right now:cool3:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :To funny: :To funny: :To funny: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :eek1: :eek1: :eek1:

:punk1: :punk1: :punk1:

[stephen]

Just piddling today. Just snapped:cool3:

[sweetpea]

Beautiful pics, Steve:yes: :yahoo:

[Leekinneykoi]

:cool: Pictures:punk1:, what is the red ribbon on the dead wood, is that a destined for the chipper tag.:D:

[stephen]

:cool: Pictures:punk1:, what is the red ribbon on the dead wood, is that a destined for the chipper tag.:D:

Nope:no: It is destined to be a keeper. Everything not tagged is chipper material:D:

[Leekinneykoi]

Nope:no: It is destined to be a keeper. Everything not tagged is chipper material:D:
Oh, figured you or should I say Mary:D:, had a system of some sorts for the crew.:yes:

[stephen]

:mad: :mad: :yell: :yell: :yell: :yell: :yell: :yell: :yell: :yell: :yell:

[DRussell]

Looks like you need to do some grading work to channel the water run off from the road. The good thing is now you know where the water wants to go.:D:

David

[Rudy]

Two steps forward, one step back. You'll get er done, I got faith in ya. ;)

GO BEARS,
Rudy

[Joey S]

I knew WE had a gully washer!! Guess you got it, too. :eek1: What's plan B?

[savannahrobinson]

I don't know how to build roads on sand. Gotta channel the water and stabilize the sand somehow. :dunce:

[Leekinneykoi]

I don't know how to build roads on sand. Gotta channel the water and stabilize the sand somehow. :dunce:

What she said, and you are now a major contributor of soil and sediment erosion, you should have attended that class with Bart yesterday.:heh::p:

[stephen]

I knew WE had a gully washer!! Guess you got it, too. :eek1: What's plan B?

It is fixed already. It is only temporary to gain access. Basically a bridge.

[stephen]

Planting some pompas grass:cool3:

[gray cat]

Beautiful. Lucky critters!:punk1:

[stephen]

Beautiful. Lucky critters!:punk1:

Yep. Still working on trails, clearing & cleanup. Sunday-Friday Mary & I. Saturdays SAMes join us. Just snapped.:cool3:

[gray cat]

How BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the palm trees!!!:yes:

[SouthernStarr]

I love it! It's looking great:yes: :yes:

[Graham]

What's with the critter food...not enough there now ???

[stephen]

How BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the palm trees!!!:yes:

:cool3:

[Graham]

4 weeks and counting till that veiw and temps that are not minus 17*c

Nice shot

[stephen]

4 weeks and counting till that veiw and temps that are not minus 17*c

Nice shot

70 & Sunny here today:cool3: I worked up a little sweat today but am not gonna complain:no:

[gray cat]

BEAUTIFUL ocean shot with Palms. Two of my most favorite things in the world.:yes:

[SouthernStarr]

I worked up a little sweat today but am not gonna complain:no:

Did Mary let you drive the Kubota today:confused: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[HAMMERHEAD]

looks like alot has been accomplished...we will come inspect it for you sometime soon :D:

[Joey S]

When are you gonna be ready for the 'free' laborers?? Now, mind you, I'm tolerant of all the critters, but I'm not big on the snakes :eek1: and spiders. :no: ;)

[keith h]

70 & Sunny here today:cool3: I worked up a little sweat today but am not gonna complain:no:

I'm down in Lake Wales this week, you live in paradise you shouldn't complain at all, quite different from the LA area. (Green)

[stephen]

What's with the critter food...not enough there now ???

:no:

[sweetpea]

Looks great!! The little palms are just coming up on their own?:eek1:

[DRussell]

Looks great!! The little palms are just coming up on their own?:eek1:

Diane those are called palmetto bushes not palms.:D:

[stephen]

Crew of 12 today. I will take pics:cool3:

[stephen]

When are you gonna be ready for the 'free' laborers?? Now, mind you, I'm tolerant of all the critters, but I'm not big on the snakes :eek1: and spiders. :no: ;)

Right now:cool3: :cheer:

[gray cat]

I'll be right down!:yes: :punk1:

[stephen]

I'll be right down!:yes: :punk1:

:cheer:

[savannahrobinson]

kewl. Be safe!

[Joey S]

Great day for working!! Not too cold, not too hot. Soooo I'm pouring concrete!! :D: Give me more warning for the next boot camp work day. :punk1:

[DRussell]

Stephen how big is this property ? a few acres?

[stephen]

Stephen how big is this property ? a few acres?

That would be a correct statement:cool3:

[SouthernStarr]

Wow! It looks wonderful! What a paradise:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[stephen]

Wow! It looks wonderful! What a paradise:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Possibly:confused: But a humble:humble: paradise:cool3:

[Ron C]

Wow Stephen it is really looking great!!! Mary and you are making paradise. It is a humble paradise only because of the man and woman making it.

You have the greatest toys. I wanna come help play, I mean work. :yahoo:

[Graham]

This is neat and I'm looking forward to seeing...what have you got in mind for the reptile bog?????????

G

[pskorf]

so what size gun do you carry when you go into the woods?

[sweetpea]

I just love the old trees that are leaning
across each other. They look great!!

It's beautiful out through there.:cheer: :cheer:

[stephen]

I just love the old trees that are leaning
across each other. They look great!!

It's beautiful out through there.:cheer: :cheer:

:cheer2:

[savannahrobinson]

The photo of the old tree, with the fresh green grass beneath - surely a new adventure because you cleared the brush - that's a beautiful thing. :yes:

[Gene]

I think I heard the mating call of a bull ape. :thinking: Maybe it was Tarzan.

[dzs1945]

We are slow in the lawn seedding biz in Feb. Will work for food. Shall I bring the JD or Kabota? That's me on the loader Kabota.

[sunshine kathy]

Will somebody fill me in on whats going on?????????????

[DRussell]

Stephen , I think that one picture with the grassy hill under the oak tree looks like a old Indian burial mound.. Hey it's possible :rolleyes:

[Rita in Il]

When are you gonna be ready for the 'free' laborers?? Now, mind you, I'm tolerant of all the critters, but I'm not big on the snakes :eek1: and spiders. :no: ;)


Right now


You sure you don't need my brother's help? :D: :D: :D:

[DRussell]

any updates?

[stephen]

I will take some pics today. We are still clearing trails for access. Not quite halfway done yet.

[stephen]

I will take some pics today. We are still clearing trails for access. Not quite halfway done yet.

I may have taken a few:rolleyes:

[Leekinneykoi]

:cool: :cool: :clap: :punk1: That Mary is a worker.:yes:

[stephen]

:cool: :cool: :clap: :punk1: That Mary is a worker.:yes:

Good Thing:D:

[HAMMERHEAD]

What a wonderful transformation.....can't wait to see it again :cool:

[stephen]

What a wonderful transformation.....can't wait to see it again :cool:

You & Kathy are always welcome bro.:punk1:

The last 2 pics are marked for orchid plantings:cool3:

[BAKA]

Beautiful!!!! You and Mary have done a great job.....Can't wait to see it...

[stephen]

Beautiful!!!! You and Mary have done a great job.....Can't wait to see it...

:cheer:

[SouthernStarr]

WOW! Stephen - you and Mary have really done a great job with this land:clap: :clap: There are some gorgeous live oaks there. Mary is already feeding the wild critters I see;) ;) I love watching the progress:cheer: :cheer:

[stephen]

Last 3 pics, taken from the KMobile on the journey back:cool3:

[cindy]

animal haven

some ideas http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/

[Rudy]

Tarzan & Jane :clap: :yahoo:

Looks great monkey man :cool:

Rudy

[Gene]

Excellent progress! I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.

[Leekinneykoi]

You & Kathy are always welcome bro.:punk1:

The last 2 pics are marked for orchid plantings:cool3:
Stephen I love the 3rd shot with the Sun just behind the branches.:punk1: :punk1: :punk1: :cool:

[stephen]

Mary & I have discussed the possibility of finding a nice spot for an island. A big oak, few palms, etc. Then build a log cabin on it & build a pond/small lake:rolleyes: around it:cool3:

[vipldy]

Mary & I have discussed the possibility of finding a nice spot for an island. A big oak, few palms, etc. Then build a log cabin on it & build a pond/small lake:rolleyes: around it:cool3:

Sounds sweet:yes: You sort of have that at the lake home:yes:

Marie:D:

[stephen]

Sounds sweet:yes: You sort of have that at the lake home:yes:

Marie:D:

:cool3:

[Leekinneykoi]

Mary & I have discussed the possibility of finding a nice spot for an island. A big oak, few palms, etc. Then build a log cabin on it & build a pond/small lake:rolleyes: around it:cool3:
:cool: If I become a squatter on that spot and you build it around me, can I keep it.:D: :D: :D: :D: :thinking:

[stephen]

Hooked my water up today. 160 gpm:yahoo:

[Billy]

Poor Mary is working up a sweat and your your just standing around taking pics.:cool:

[vipldy]

Poor Mary:no: What do you have her doing now:confused: She looks great btw:yes:

Marie