Winter 2017-18
Dec 15th 2017, 2:26 pm
#151
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Before I moved to an acreage, I had never owned a trickle charger. I now have loads of the bloody things, attached to all manner of machines in our Quonset/garage. Trying to navigate through either in the dark is potentially lethal as there are all many of cables running in all manner of directions. This wouldn't be so bad if everyone that disconnects them/connects them would put them back in the same place in which they had found them but, alas, no one ever does..
I had to invest in one for the quad because I was forever flattening the battery either just through plowing or through forgetting to turn the ignition switch off when I was done. Really rather annoying when you have snow to clear and a dead battery.
Dec 15th 2017, 5:50 pm
#152
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Managed to catch the first real snow of the winter in Vaughan, ON on Monday and a pleasant -7, now back in England where it's just...wet
Dec 15th 2017, 6:50 pm
#153
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Re: Winter 2017-18
There's been big fat snowflakes falling from the sky all day, adding to the foot we already had.
Hello winter...
Hello winter...
Dec 15th 2017, 7:05 pm
#154
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Yes, we fenced the backyard for the dogs, a few dozen posts. We used square posts so as to create a semi-formal garden fence.
Yes. Mixed results with the auger, it works very well on level ground but, if there's the least slope, it's difficult to make a hole that's exactly vertical. I note that professional fencers use an auger that's mounted on a boom over a skid steer, that'd be easier to keep straight. It does work well for planting trees and bushes subject to the hook problems you've mentioned.
I know someone who operates a boarding barn with lots of paddocks. Her husband described the acquisition of his, second-hand, post pounder as life changing. "Knife through butter", "hours and hours saved". It was five grand though.
Something you haven't mentioned is the cost of the concrete. At a bag and a half per post building the dog fence wiped out five year's worth of Amex points. If you have a lot of posts that's some way toward a used pounder.
Yes. Mixed results with the auger, it works very well on level ground but, if there's the least slope, it's difficult to make a hole that's exactly vertical. I note that professional fencers use an auger that's mounted on a boom over a skid steer, that'd be easier to keep straight. It does work well for planting trees and bushes subject to the hook problems you've mentioned.
I know someone who operates a boarding barn with lots of paddocks. Her husband described the acquisition of his, second-hand, post pounder as life changing. "Knife through butter", "hours and hours saved". It was five grand though.
Something you haven't mentioned is the cost of the concrete. At a bag and a half per post building the dog fence wiped out five year's worth of Amex points. If you have a lot of posts that's some way toward a used pounder.
My friend has a post pounder that he will let me use. However, he has to be the one operating it and he gives not a shit whether they go in straight and how far in they go. I am not too anal, but I'd like them to be somewhat straight and even.
Dec 15th 2017, 10:36 pm
#155
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Even can be done by chain sawing off the tops, that's what we do. Straight though, that requires attention.
Dec 19th 2017, 6:20 am
#156
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Possible snow Tues and Thurs in some areas of Vancouver.
We are like 4 blocks from the water so not likely to see any in this area.
Colder but sunny this weekend.
Looks like Christmas will be sunny at this point which is okay since I have to work.
We are like 4 blocks from the water so not likely to see any in this area.
Colder but sunny this weekend.
Looks like Christmas will be sunny at this point which is okay since I have to work.
Dec 19th 2017, 2:54 pm
#157
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Winter has arrived...
Dec 19th 2017, 4:45 pm
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Dec 19th 2017, 4:46 pm
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Snow is falling from the sky in Vancouver, but not currently sticking.
Well a mix of snow and rain..
Edit: Now it's sticking.
Well a mix of snow and rain..
Edit: Now it's sticking.
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Dec 19th 2017, 4:50 pm
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Dec 19th 2017, 6:34 pm
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Re: Winter 2017-18
I've only had to clear once so far and just the steps. There's about 2cm on the front steps right now and that can wait until tomorrow.
We have a potential 20cm due on Monday.
We have a potential 20cm due on Monday.
Dec 19th 2017, 6:44 pm
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Re: Winter 2017-18
Snowing steadily in Chilliwack, few cms so far, but sky has the ominous "I'm going to dump on you big style" look about it
Dec 19th 2017, 9:44 pm
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