Well progress is rapidly taking place on Song Dog. The slab has been given three coats of epoxy paint.
The outer walls are up.
The OSB under-siding is being installed
The garage door has been delivered. It is 9x7 and is insulated and the best of the three choices as far as thickness of metal and thickness of insulation.
The hardi plank siding will be going up this weekend.
I have decided on red as the overall color and perhaps white trim around the four windows.
I will be using a window airconditioning unit to begin cooling the cave.
I would like to post pictures but haven't learned how to do so at this point but will investigate it further.
All for now.
Philip and Max(lHead of Ranch Security)
Song Dog, Texas
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Slab poured for new "man-cave" on Song Dog ranch
Found an excellent concrete contractor and have a very well made 32x28 by 4" slab.
Painted it today with epoxy paint. Wanted to use white but settled for a bluish grey.
Have two bids on putting up the exterior walls and will get third bid this week.
Can't wait to get it weathered-in. Getting hot in Texas and will enjoy working inside on wiring and insulation.
Painted it today with epoxy paint. Wanted to use white but settled for a bluish grey.
Have two bids on putting up the exterior walls and will get third bid this week.
Can't wait to get it weathered-in. Getting hot in Texas and will enjoy working inside on wiring and insulation.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Poured slab for new Man-Cave that I am constructing on Song Dog!
It is 32 x 28 feet and 4 inches thick. The roof is of Galv-Aluminum and support is provided with 8x14 post and beams. More later.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Rain today,August 25,2011
I am fortunate to have green pastures during this draught due to spring fed creeks.s
Today at 3PM, the rain came down for around 30min or less, but I am thankful for what Song Dog was able to share in.
Working on my Cub, replacing the wheel bearing on the right front spindal. It had never been greased of late and has frozen to the spindal. I will need to purchase a used spindal and a bearing set to get her going again.
Today at 3PM, the rain came down for around 30min or less, but I am thankful for what Song Dog was able to share in.
Working on my Cub, replacing the wheel bearing on the right front spindal. It had never been greased of late and has frozen to the spindal. I will need to purchase a used spindal and a bearing set to get her going again.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Belarus 820M tractor up and running!
Well it sat for 14+ years on Song Dog, but now it is up and running like it should...fuel systems all cleaned out and no major leaks left.
I used it today to move some brush and fill in some "dust-holes" made by cattle that I am tired of walking around or trippin into.
My next major project will be to mount my Aeromotor windmill onto the tower and fill the cistern with water.
That is all for now.
I used it today to move some brush and fill in some "dust-holes" made by cattle that I am tired of walking around or trippin into.
My next major project will be to mount my Aeromotor windmill onto the tower and fill the cistern with water.
That is all for now.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Keeping my well going.
With all the drought going on in Texas and the rest of the nation, it was a matter of time before my creek started to run dry. My well was hand-dug in the early 1920s and is only 12 to 14 feet deep. In order to get to the deeper water I used compressed air and a 3/4 PVC pipe and blew out sediment and as the PVC pipe was pushed down another 15 feet.
After doing this, water was restored and what a relief! Able to shower and wash dishes without using bottled water at $.75 a gallon.
I bought an Aeromotor windmill from a local rancher and it is in very good working condition. The fan isn't damaged and the tower is in usabe condition. I was able to purchase the whole rig for $200 and will look for some help getting it raised next week. Most windmills I looked at were in the $1200+ plus price range!
Momre later.
Philip
After doing this, water was restored and what a relief! Able to shower and wash dishes without using bottled water at $.75 a gallon.
I bought an Aeromotor windmill from a local rancher and it is in very good working condition. The fan isn't damaged and the tower is in usabe condition. I was able to purchase the whole rig for $200 and will look for some help getting it raised next week. Most windmills I looked at were in the $1200+ plus price range!
Momre later.
Philip
Saturday, June 11, 2011
First Posting on my blog
I moved onto my ranch in Jan 20011 after living in Austin,TX since 1968.
I bought a used FEMA trailer that was in fantastic shape and moved it down to the ranch, which is named Song Dog Ranch for the coyotes that you can hear some evenings when they are about doing what coyotes do at night.
I renovated my well with a new pump and wiring and pipe. I learned many things while doing this project and met some mighty nice neighbors who pitched in and helped without having to ask twice. Great folks.
I will post more later, this is my first posting and it is 6:22 AM and I am going to the Super Regional Baseball game this evening and need to get some chores done first.
Bye for Now.
I bought a used FEMA trailer that was in fantastic shape and moved it down to the ranch, which is named Song Dog Ranch for the coyotes that you can hear some evenings when they are about doing what coyotes do at night.
I renovated my well with a new pump and wiring and pipe. I learned many things while doing this project and met some mighty nice neighbors who pitched in and helped without having to ask twice. Great folks.
I will post more later, this is my first posting and it is 6:22 AM and I am going to the Super Regional Baseball game this evening and need to get some chores done first.
Bye for Now.
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