Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
- Mumbleypeg
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Hay cutting time again. Got a big surprise when the left front wheel of the tractor sunk into a hole, where there has never been a hole before! The wheel and tire was completely in and the only thing preventing it from going in further was the axle. Had to use the front end loader on another tractor to lift it out of the hole.
It appears there was an old well, cistern, outhouse, cellar or ? that had years ago been covered over with dirt, and has now caved in under the tractor’s weight. There is about 3 feet of dirt, under which can be seen some old wooden boards. Below that is a layer of what looks like flat limestone rocks stacked a few feet thick, and under that can be seen a smooth limestone wall. Can’t see into it enough to tell how big the hole is. There’s no water in the bottom that I can tell. As it is the existing hole is not large enough to get down into it - don’t think I want to anyway.
Ken
It appears there was an old well, cistern, outhouse, cellar or ? that had years ago been covered over with dirt, and has now caved in under the tractor’s weight. There is about 3 feet of dirt, under which can be seen some old wooden boards. Below that is a layer of what looks like flat limestone rocks stacked a few feet thick, and under that can be seen a smooth limestone wall. Can’t see into it enough to tell how big the hole is. There’s no water in the bottom that I can tell. As it is the existing hole is not large enough to get down into it - don’t think I want to anyway.
Ken
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That brush eater shore do beat a chopping axe all to heck.
- WillyCamaro
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Old bootlegging operation???Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:14 am Hay cutting time again. Got a big surprise when the left front wheel of the tractor sunk into a hole, where there has never been a hole before! The wheel and tire was completely in and the only thing preventing it from going in further was the axle. Had to use the front end loader on another tractor to lift it out of the hole.
It appears there was an old well, cistern, outhouse, cellar or ? that had years ago been covered over with dirt, and has now caved in under the tractor’s weight. There is about 3 feet of dirt, under which can be seen some old wooden boards. Below that is a layer of what looks like flat limestone rocks stacked a few feet thick, and under that can be seen a smooth limestone wall. Can’t see into it enough to tell how big the hole is. There’s no water in the bottom that I can tell. As it is the existing hole is not large enough to get down into it - don’t think I want to anyway.
Ken
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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A lot of old wood covered wells scattered around. But a mystery still.
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Bet that was a surprise Ken, just glad you weren't hurt. Hope the tractor is okay.
That land we are building on has been cut and baled for years, but I'm still wondering what I might find when I start to develop the
ground around the buildings and the driveway. The rest of the property I will probably let the same guy continue to cut it.
David L Roberts, United States Navy Retired
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Some of mans best friends in the back of the truck waiting patiently to be worked.
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That is a scruffy band of workers!
I remember when my son paid $20k for a dog.
My son could put about 10 or 15 sheep on a truck - one would turn around and then there was 8 or 9.
The dog quickly let the sheep know, there was no turning around - and pushed another 500 on the truck.
I remember when my son paid $20k for a dog.
My son could put about 10 or 15 sheep on a truck - one would turn around and then there was 8 or 9.
The dog quickly let the sheep know, there was no turning around - and pushed another 500 on the truck.
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I collect Schrade knives - made in the U.S.A.- I like the 8OT
- Mumbleypeg
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A good working dog is worth a fortune. And makes a loyal friend.
Full moon tonight.
Ken
Full moon tonight.
Ken
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Don't know why but that's a very peaceful looking picture Ken.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:00 am A good working dog is worth a fortune. And makes a loyal friend.
Full moon tonight.
Ken
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Lovely Ken!!Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:00 am A good working dog is worth a fortune. And makes a loyal friend.
Full moon tonight.
Ken
And I see you like 30 series Deer too...
"Never, never, never give up."
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
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Thought I might share some pic's I took the other day out at the property we're building on.
The current gate and after all the construction we'll build a nicer one. The next day we had a guy come out and cut our property and my sons so it looks much different now. The 2 buildings currently being used for some storage. I still need to get ramps. The first one I think will be my work shop and storage building. The second one will be my office and knife museum. This is my son's house on the adjacent property. That lower section is a new addition he's adding. The building to the far right is his pump house, not an "out house," but the blue one in the middle is a porta potty that his builder brought in. Here is the family pump across the road....just kidding, but there are 2 of them across the road. This is our neighbor that the land was purchased from. This will be our front porch view out to the west.
The current gate and after all the construction we'll build a nicer one. The next day we had a guy come out and cut our property and my sons so it looks much different now. The 2 buildings currently being used for some storage. I still need to get ramps. The first one I think will be my work shop and storage building. The second one will be my office and knife museum. This is my son's house on the adjacent property. That lower section is a new addition he's adding. The building to the far right is his pump house, not an "out house," but the blue one in the middle is a porta potty that his builder brought in. Here is the family pump across the road....just kidding, but there are 2 of them across the road. This is our neighbor that the land was purchased from. This will be our front porch view out to the west.
David L Roberts, United States Navy Retired
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https://www.wdbydavid.com/
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- Mumbleypeg
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Nice place David. You’re going to enjoy it!
Ken
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When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
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Fantastic David, i can see why you can't wait to move in.
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Looks flat. Windy?? Lotta space. Enjoy!!
John
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John you're right it can be windy. It sets up on a rise in that area and on a clear day you can see the Decatur Court House 14 miles away because it sets on the highest elevation in the area.
David L Roberts, United States Navy Retired
Please visit my website: Woodburning Art by David at
https://www.wdbydavid.com/
Please visit my website: Woodburning Art by David at
https://www.wdbydavid.com/
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John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: Pictures of Miscellaneous Stuff & Things
Here are a few pictures I took along and near the Blue Ridge Parkway on my recent road trip.
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Nice pictures, Phil, thanks for posting. Tom appears to be ignoring you, I think he was distracted by your wife!
Ike
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Thanks for taking us along Phil.
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Some nice shots, and a great bit of history.
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Phil: The Blue Ridge...thanks for the memories. I had occasion to drive the Blue Ridge one late afternoon which dissolved into a spectacular sunset as I descended into the valley. Have never forgotten that sight.
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Tom did apparently have an eye for the ladies.
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