2008-07-15

Daily Update

Additional preparations completed today. Equipment moved in, transit set up and crew of two measured out the site and set their level marks. The Bobcat Man went to work leveling the building sites stopping mid point to lay out level lines to insure he was on grade. Completed the leveling process and the Bobcat was back on the trailer in 1.5 hours, well worth the time and effort. The Bobcat is a great little machine and with the open bucket, it was quick and easy. The proposed Wolf Den will be 3.5 inches lower in elevation than the Bear Den, ascetically it will be appealing and 3.5 inches of material did not need to be moved.

Between watching the Bobcat run around, I did spend a little time in unloading and cutting up our last delivery of firewood. Following the departure of the Bobcat, Lady Eagle jumped in and stacked wood for me as I cut it into measured lengths. This load had some very fine quality dimensional rough cut lumber.

As a side note, Claire Allen, Sundance, and Butch have become more brazen in their search of the pantry. I also think the Magpies must be going through a second mating season as they have been "wrestling" a lot on the ground. Approaching their nest, they have once again taken up the watch and let you know when you are getting to close. I thought they only laid eggs once a year? Mama Moose and this springs calf have also returned to "Moose Meadows", the little one was eyeballing my new berry farm last evening. Considered catching him / her inside the fence and domesticate him / her as a pet and pack animal at the HITW.



2 comments:

john r mclay said...

Sounds like there was a professional at work in the pit! Even by the $ per hour, the dirt work was probably cheaper than a previous cat scratch.
The previous cat didn't leave any "kitty rocha" in our sand box, did he?
Can hardly wait to come visit The Hole and make sure you didn't cut up the wrong wood pile! You and the dimensional lumber should NOT be left alone when firewood is needed.

Heidi said...

I bet it is pretty slimey??? with all this rain. :(

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