Bruce
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Congrats Bay! How long do you figure before you move in? And how much fencing do you need to put up for the animals?
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Baymule
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I’m giving myself 60 days from yesterday. I won’t make it. I need to Ron about a 600’ stretch and then maybe 150’, hang a 16’ gate and build night pens. Need to fence front yard for Carson.
Day 4, just finished pulling down trim. Think I’ll go start taping seams. Taking a water break.
Day 4, just finished pulling down trim. Think I’ll go start taping seams. Taking a water break.
Bruce
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Is is stupid to ask why the house reno is taking precedence over the fencing? Living in a place while doing reno isn't all that fun but is doable. And easier when you don't have to drive to the house then back every day.
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Baymule
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There’s the 103F thing……. I need help to stretch the wire, then staple and secure it. Then I can t-post clip it in early mornings while it’s cool. Go inside when it gets hot.
Im bringing wire tomorrow and get the process started. I’ll hitch up the trailer this evening, it has 8 rolls, 330’ each in it. Got 3 more laying around plus a partial roll. Bennet mentioned getting started on that this week.
Im bringing wire tomorrow and get the process started. I’ll hitch up the trailer this evening, it has 8 rolls, 330’ each in it. Got 3 more laying around plus a partial roll. Bennet mentioned getting started on that this week.
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Baymule
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I pulled trim off, around a door. Got to looking at it and thought the house shifted, quickly followed by, it’s sitting on concrete runners, it won’t shift. I looked closer. There is trim pieces used as shims to possibly fix a shoddy build, then covered by trim.
Ridgetop
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Ridgetop
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Can you tape and fill the gaps with joint compound? If you use woven tape instead of paper tape it might hold. Or install 1/4" drywall over that wall? What does your guy think that is going to do joint compound on all the walls?
Don't take all that trim to the dump until we get there, please. It is batten molding and I need a piece for the trailer wall. Can't find any batten at the lumber stores.
I am going to try a piece of metal floor seam bridging for the area but will also check one final store for it.
Not taking the computer since will be on the road half the time and only going for 10 days. Called TSC Sulphur Springs and will order at least 5 rolls of wire to lock up at the ranch. 5 roll minimum to get the 5% discount. We can transport 2-3 rolls of wire at a time in the back of the SUV. We will have to look for a couple 2 x 4s to use to roll the wire out of the back of the car and into the shed. There was a time when DH and I could have lifted those wire rolls out but now
! We could have rented a small 6 x 10' trailer at TSC for half a day for $14.00 to transport the T-posts but DH told me we don't have a hitch on the car. We decided that we can run an acceptable 5-6' fence using 8' T-posts instead of 10' posts. The 10' posts are $13.79 while the 8' T-post are $7.99. We will wait to order the posts until we come back with the truck in September. Will get more rolls of wire at the same time. Probably have to cut the 48" wire in half and attach 24" on top of the fence to bring it up to height. Will use cage clips and hog rings to attach the 2 pieces together.
My brother bought a gas operated T-post driver. He says it is heavy to lift but does a good job driving in the posts with much less effort. He is 6'6" tall and said he used a ladder to get high enough to use it. DH and DS1 are 5'10". I think they might need to stand in the truck bed to use it. We can throw in a load of T-posts and drive along the fence line with them driving them in. He is going to let me know which one he bought. They are about $300.
We have decided when we come back in September to come alone so we can get together with friends, etc. for the first half of the month. Then when Baymule goes in for her knee transplant DS1 will fly out, look over the property and house, and we will start the fencing. He can ride back with us. We will get the fence posts at that time when he can help us carry them.
According to my list we have now completed everything to Tuesday. Got Bubba and Angel to the vet for their annual shots this morning. Nails done for the trip, and then stopped by Sunland Produce for the veggies and fruit for the trip. Tomorrow will go to PT, then return XL muzzle that is way tiny for Bubba. Ordered him a 5X on Amazon and it arrived yesterday. Tried it on him and it fit so good to go. When I return the other muzzle, I will also pick up 2 all-in-one adjustable slip-collar-and-leash items which are much easier to use for these huge Anatolians. His leather leash and metal choke chain fits but the fabric leashes can be adjusted for any size head so much easier to grab and use, instead of hunting for the right size choke chain. They are made of slightly smaller diameter woven rope as used for a lead rope. WARNING!!! Don't try to tie the dog us using one though since they will bite right through it!
Wednesday DH will play Bridge. I will cut up the veggies for the trip, pack water bottles in the fridge to chill before loading the cooler, do laundry. Thursday I have PT in the am, DH has doctor appt in afternoon. When he comes home
he will "take a nap" which usually means he wanders around the house reminding me of things I have already crossed off my list before tossing and turning for a couple hours. I will pack car and set alarm for 3 am to leave. I hate short trips. All this prep is fine when we are taking the trailer for a month or so, but 10 days?!
Don't take all that trim to the dump until we get there, please. It is batten molding and I need a piece for the trailer wall. Can't find any batten at the lumber stores.
I am going to try a piece of metal floor seam bridging for the area but will also check one final store for it. Not taking the computer since will be on the road half the time and only going for 10 days. Called TSC Sulphur Springs and will order at least 5 rolls of wire to lock up at the ranch. 5 roll minimum to get the 5% discount. We can transport 2-3 rolls of wire at a time in the back of the SUV. We will have to look for a couple 2 x 4s to use to roll the wire out of the back of the car and into the shed. There was a time when DH and I could have lifted those wire rolls out but now
! We could have rented a small 6 x 10' trailer at TSC for half a day for $14.00 to transport the T-posts but DH told me we don't have a hitch on the car. We decided that we can run an acceptable 5-6' fence using 8' T-posts instead of 10' posts. The 10' posts are $13.79 while the 8' T-post are $7.99. We will wait to order the posts until we come back with the truck in September. Will get more rolls of wire at the same time. Probably have to cut the 48" wire in half and attach 24" on top of the fence to bring it up to height. Will use cage clips and hog rings to attach the 2 pieces together. My brother bought a gas operated T-post driver. He says it is heavy to lift but does a good job driving in the posts with much less effort. He is 6'6" tall and said he used a ladder to get high enough to use it. DH and DS1 are 5'10". I think they might need to stand in the truck bed to use it. We can throw in a load of T-posts and drive along the fence line with them driving them in. He is going to let me know which one he bought. They are about $300.
We have decided when we come back in September to come alone so we can get together with friends, etc. for the first half of the month. Then when Baymule goes in for her knee transplant DS1 will fly out, look over the property and house, and we will start the fencing. He can ride back with us. We will get the fence posts at that time when he can help us carry them.
According to my list we have now completed everything to Tuesday. Got Bubba and Angel to the vet for their annual shots this morning. Nails done for the trip, and then stopped by Sunland Produce for the veggies and fruit for the trip. Tomorrow will go to PT, then return XL muzzle that is way tiny for Bubba. Ordered him a 5X on Amazon and it arrived yesterday. Tried it on him and it fit so good to go. When I return the other muzzle, I will also pick up 2 all-in-one adjustable slip-collar-and-leash items which are much easier to use for these huge Anatolians. His leather leash and metal choke chain fits but the fabric leashes can be adjusted for any size head so much easier to grab and use, instead of hunting for the right size choke chain. They are made of slightly smaller diameter woven rope as used for a lead rope. WARNING!!! Don't try to tie the dog us using one though since they will bite right through it!
Wednesday DH will play Bridge. I will cut up the veggies for the trip, pack water bottles in the fridge to chill before loading the cooler, do laundry. Thursday I have PT in the am, DH has doctor appt in afternoon. When he comes home
he will "take a nap" which usually means he wanders around the house reminding me of things I have already crossed off my list before tossing and turning for a couple hours. I will pack car and set alarm for 3 am to leave. I hate short trips. All this prep is fine when we are taking the trailer for a month or so, but 10 days?! - Thread starter
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Baymule
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If you buy the T-posts in quantity, you get a 5% discount. I think for the rolls of wire, you have to buy 10 rolls. Call and ask how many. Those rolls are HEAVY!
I’m thinking if you have a TSC credit card, you get a discount on your first purchase. Might be a good idea for a large purchase.
Those gaps will only need some trim to cover it back up! LOL I’m learning trim covers a multitude of mistakes.
I have a big pile of trim, you can have all you want! Take lots of it, you never know when you might run out and need some more!
I’m thinking if you have a TSC credit card, you get a discount on your first purchase. Might be a good idea for a large purchase.
Those gaps will only need some trim to cover it back up! LOL I’m learning trim covers a multitude of mistakes.
I have a big pile of trim, you can have all you want! Take lots of it, you never know when you might run out and need some more!
Ridgetop
Herd Master
I will check on amount needed for the discount. And on charging it. Not looking forward to moving the wire and T-posts.
Mini Horses
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@Ridgetop Can you get delivery? That is an option here AND may be a free one with your neighbors club.
. They offer things qtrly, like free trlr use vice $14.99 chg for one use.
. They offer things qtrly, like free trlr use vice $14.99 chg for one use.
