Elpad 8,633 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Taking shape 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Finish spreading the rock. Next will be running outdoor Accent lightning, minor landscaping and mulch. Now is time to claim back the enclosed trailer that is at a friend’s house. He has been using it to store his new three wheeler bike. Pretty sure he would be disappointed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 12,602 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Looks like a tight fit.........I think I would want a back up camera on the trailer.........its easy to get sideways and scrape in a long narrow area. Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, edinmass said: Looks like a tight fit.........I think I would want a back up camera on the trailer.........its easy to get sideways and scrape in a long narrow area. No room for errors here! I would have to come straight as an arrow from the street. I have about a foot and a half on each side. Don’t have a camera but for sure a live person will be back there 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 9,688 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Elpad said: Don’t have a camera but for sure a live person will be back there Lookin good!!!!! There are two things that test a marriage, having kids and backing a trailer. Rita doesn't always help me back the camper but when she does, things generally get much worse. 😬🤣 Here's what you do. Once the stone you just leveled out has settled, go to a stone store and buy some 3-5 inch river stone. Half-bury a line of them a couple feet apart, along the drivers side outside wheel path of the trailer. Keep your eye on the trailer tires moving along those rocks and have a good size wheel chuck at the end. Is that angular rock you put down? I used river pebble in my camper shed and every time I kneel down to check wheel lug torque and/or tire pressure am soooo glad I did. It's perty to.... 😊 Edited October 30, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Bruce aka First Born 3,657 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Piece of cake! Ben 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 Thanks for the advice Lamar. My son looked at the space today and just told me the same words Ben recently posted. So since he lives two houses away, I will utilize him at large when needed. Is not everyday I will be using the trailer once is parked. I guess I will be checking tire pressure just few feet forward on top of the concrete slab 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Final landscape touches. 23 bags of cypress mulch. Link to post Share on other sites
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Elpad 8,633 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Sitting pretty 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,199 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Looks like it was always there. 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 9,688 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Looks great Al, the Gem fits well with plenty of room to party around it. Love the brickwork ps: looks like TS Eta may be about to test your drainage, settle the mulch and water your plants well. Edited November 7, 2020 by MrEarl add ps (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 22 hours ago, MrEarl said: Looks great Al, the Gem fits well with plenty of room to party around it. Love the brickwork ps: looks like TS Eta may be about to test your drainage, settle the mulch and water your plants well. This is the rest of my backyard. The trailer space is beyond the white fence and down four steps. Regarding the TS Eta upcoming winds, I have an African Mahogany tree 🌳 that provides shade to the patio area. I have lost lots of branches over different storms seasons. In anticipation of 50 MPH winds, I spent yesterday morning uplifting and securing some branches with aircraft cables. Hope it works Link to post Share on other sites
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Elpad 8,633 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Brought the car trailer to the wall enclosure, it fit like a glove given the space I originally had to work with. I can walk thru one side to access the rear door which is pictured in the open position. I can even open the side escape door that will even open over the retaining wall. It was easy to back up the trailer aligning the side with the retaining wall. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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MrEarl 9,688 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Good job backing, looks pretty square too! I have plenty of room in my shed for the Argosy but can't stand for it not to be square with and parallel to the building. Great job overall Al. Did you have plans drawn for this or just build as you go. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 12,602 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I recommend only backing the trailer into position when sober.........just saying!👍 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Good job backing, looks pretty square too! I have plenty of room in my shed for the Argosy but can't stand for it not to be square with and parallel to the building. Great job overall Al. Did you have plans drawn for this or just build as you go. I had a survey, plans and permits. It was built as planned. Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 9,688 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Elpad said: I had a survey, plans and permits. It was built as planned. WOW!!! I'm happy for you!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Elpad 8,633 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Planting grass to finish project. It took a whole pallet to finish approach area and surroundings 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 8,633 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 “Floratam” grass, a popular variety of St. Augustine sod grass was finally planted in the area. I have to water it twice a day for about 10 minutes for 7 to 10 days to settle the rooting system. I guess retirement time comes in handy 5 Link to post Share on other sites
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