We ended up getting rained out in the afternoon on the 5th so the basement work continued on the afternoon of the 6th. First thing we decided was to take down the ugly oak tree. It must have been on the property when there was horses or something because there was barbwire growing through the tree. It was really neat to see that but I am glad to see the ugly tree go.
So Eric got to jump up in the excavator to dig out and push the tree over. And anyone that knows Eric, knows he was having a great time. Although, Coleton didn't think it was to fair that Dad got a ride and he didn't...maybe next time. :)
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| Eric starting on the tree. |
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| Clearing out the brush and barbwire. |
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| Starting to dig on the roots to push it over. |
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| The tree looks bigger when he is next to it. |
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| Starting to go over... |
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| Going... |
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| Going... |
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| Gone! And look at the rot! |
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| The tree pretty much just fell apart. |
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| The entire center was completely rotted. |
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| Trying to move it just made it break apart more. |
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| Eric cut up what was left. |
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| And only one branch survived. |
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| The brush pile is getting bigger and bigger. |
Then it was back to digging to finish up the hole for the basement so the masonry guys could start on Monday morning.
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| Dean kept on digging and digging... |
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| And Eric was spreading things out to start the new grade that will be up to the garage and house. |
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| Coleton and I supervising the digging, he loves all the equipment. |
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| And the day is done...up there is a hole complete and ready for cement. |
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