Goodwill Roadtrip/Sawing - Success

[mesquite buckeye]

I don't think anybody has mentioned grits yet. ;D 8) 8) 8)

[dablack]

Just another shot of what Dennis and I got done Saturday.  I'm standing up on the slab to take these pictures. 



 

I had a scrap guy come by yesterday to see if he wanted the camper.  Looks like it isn't worth it.  I might have to get some junk tires on the rims and roll it out of the way and scrap it myself later. 

Concrete on the slab doens't look too bad.  There is the dark spot in the middle of the picture that is a big pit about 3/4 of an inch deep.  It has a bunch of pine straw around it.  The rest of the pits are smaller and not as deep. 



 

[Leigh Family Farm]

I wouldn't even bother with the tires on the camper. Just have a friend with a larger tractor or dozer drag it 30' away from the house. Just my two cents.

[dablack]

Luckily, the slab is at the top of the hill so moving it away from the house shouldn't be too rough.  It is all down hill!  I've scrapped out cars before so it isn't a big deal.  I just don't have time to do it before everyone shows.  I was actually wanting to keep the 460/C6 combo out of it because they only have 55k miles on them.  I'm thinking now I will have the time to do that.  All the wiring is burned up but that engine is pretty easy to convert over to carb with new heads and a carb intake.  The trans is fine and shouldn't need anything.  Or I could just keep it as a spare for my 90 F250.  Same engine but different trans.  My F250 has the E4OD for the trans.  Gotta love overdrive.  I get 13 MPG!  HA!  I drive my truck to work at least once a week so I can just take a load of scrap everytime I go. 

[Magicman]

Our old '90 Coachmen motorhome has the 460/E4OD combination and gets 18 MPG.  That is 9 going and 9 coming back.  9+9=18   ;D

[thecfarm]

I don't think anybody has mentioned grits yet. ;D 8) 8) 8)

That all got started on page 5.

[Magicman]

And hopefully ended on page 6 with Reply #104.   ;D

[thecfarm]

I guess I need to join the invasive trees guys.  ;D

[outerbanxer]

I see what the OP means when he says it's pretty hard to go up there and look at the damage... I'm heartbroken just looking at a picture.

Dablack, you need to take that Kubota and shove that wreckage right down the hill with the FEL, then clear all them burned timbers away also. Getting yourself in a rebuilding frame of mind is a whole lot easier when there are no scars left from the past. smiley happysmiley

To answer another thought I had about countertops, have you done any research on poured concrete countertops? Wood is definitely nice but the poured concrete ones are all the rage now, and properly sealed, are much better with germs. A little bit more work, but that might save you some flooring ;D

[Magicman]

I guess I need to join the invasive trees guys.  ;D 

We have those.  You have plenty of invasive rocks to keep you busy.   :-\   

[dablack]

Outerbanxer,

I completely agree.  We need all that cleaned up and to start fresh.  One of the scrap guys called me back yesterday afternoon and said that he WAS interested and he was going to come up to the property after work today and pay me $100 and start getting it ready to pick up.  It is raining and will be raining for the next couple of days but he is all about it.  I think he is bringing some used wheels and tires.  I know it is worth way more than $100 in scrap but this way I don't have to do anything.  Plus if he takes too long I can just shove it down the hill and he can work on it there. 

Yes, I have looked into concrete countertops.  I actually have a book on it.  If we don't have enough oak or sweetgum, that will be the way I go for sure. 

thanks
Austin

[Magicman]

Hopefully,we can QS the Sweetgum.  Am I going to enjoy sawing this job ???   

[WDH]

You used "Sweetgum" and "Enjoy" in the same post  :D.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

You used "Sweetgum" and "Enjoy" in the same post  :D.

[Magicman]

I am going to enjoy sawing everything that Austin has.   

[Magicman]

OK, we have set a sawing date.  wwsjr and Marty and I will travel Sunday Dec. 8th and be ready to start sawing Monday morning, Dec. 9th.

Anyone that can/will make the trip to help with logs/lumber please make your plans and notify me as soon as possible.  We do already have a couple of members that have previously volunteered, but now is the time to firm everything up.

Any contribution pledges that have not been mailed, now would be the time to do so.  Of course I will acknowledge each of them by PM as soon as they are received.

[beenthere]

Sure great that you are taking the time and making the effort to getRdun.
I'm sure this is a real bite out of your plans, what with the delays in sawing and Pat's nurse time and all.
Thanks for stepping up and planning to make this happen.

If funds run low, I sure hope you will let us know. Would be easy to add some more to the coffers and will be glad to do it.

Suspect you meant Sunday the 8th and Monday the 9th. ;)

[Magicman]

Suspect you meant Sunday the 8th and Monday the 9th. ;)

Yes I did and thank you for correcting me. (I edited it)

Pat was looking forward to making the trip with us, (and I am still hoping that she can).  Being on nurse duty this week has put me a hitch behind, so maybe I can knock those out during the first week in Dec.

The contributions have shown the heart of the FF.  Everyone can not make the trip but contributing has allowed everyone to have an opportunity to share in this effort.  All contributed funds will go toward helping Austin and his family in some way.

[Magicman]

This is a contribution update:  Total contributions received is:   $3850.  Pledges not received:  $610.

If there is anyone that might be available to help, the sawing is scheduled for the week beginning Monday, Dec. 9th.

[Andy White]

Lynn, Just completed a major project in Corpus Christi, and have been following this thread hoping I would be available the 9th. Every thing is set now, and I would like to be there for the sawing. dablack is located about an hour and a half from me. Could you pm me the directions, and any thing else I could bring to assist in this very worthwhile project. I can still tote a few boards!   Andy

[Magicman]

Wonderful Andy !!!

We will all need some driving instructions from dablack.  I will be coming in on Hwy 84 and wwsjr will be coming South from Tyler.

[Bill Gaiche]

Great, Good driving instructions with a map would be handy. bg

[Bill Gaiche]

Dablack, can you post some hotels/motels close by? bg

[dablack]

The only hotel in Rusk is:  http://www.westoninntexas.com/

In Jacksonville there is just about anything you can think of.  Jacksonville is about 25 minutes north of me. 

As for driving directions, I'm pretty easy to find. 

Coming from Rusk (just north of me):  Take Highway 69 south out of town.  About 6 miles south of town, take a right on FM 241.  I'm 1.9 miles down FM 241 on the right.  Street number 3303. 

Coming from Alto (just south of me):  Take highway 69 north out of town.  About 10 miles north of town, take a left on FM 241.  I'm 1.9 miles down FM 241 on the right.  Street number 3303.

We normally have the gate locked but it will be open while everyone is here. 

Can't wait to meet everyone. 

thanks
Austin

[thecfarm]

Put some "orange" flagging out so everyone can find you easier.