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Another Home upgrade for the XL.

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YukonRon
YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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Alright, this is the last upgrade I am doing to our home to facilitate the XL, and I mean it!!!
I have all the tools I need to get started; a stocked yeti cooler, a wheelbarrow and a shovel.
i am adding on to the patio, yet again, because the new outdoor furniture we, (when I say we, I mean SWMBO) bought to upgrade with the egg, now uses up my grilling space.
Think of me while relaxing with your low and slows, while I am drinking and destroying.
I will post pics upon completion, and maybe during the process.
Pray for me.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    Prayers heading at ya!
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • MJG
    MJG Posts: 598
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    I will drink for you. 
    Large Big Green Egg in a nest. North Shore of Boston.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Starting requires digging out about 9 cubic yards of an old raised bed, and move it to another location in the back yard.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Did I mention it is raining while doing this? Lovely.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Beer already gone.
    Going to get more.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,913
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    YukonRon said:
    Starting requires digging out about 9 cubic yards of an old raised bed, and move it to another location in the back yard.
    9 cubic yards??? By hand??? Man you're going to new a new back before that is done! How deep are you going down?
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Well, initially I was going to do 4" for gravel, another 1" for sand, and about an additional 2 " for the stone, a total of about 7". However, I found a system new to me, that only requires a rubberized mat of about 1/4 inch. So now I am going 2 1/4". If this works, it will save mondo time and money, and I will be one happy dude, if not, back to the pit. I have talked to a friend I have in landscaping, he uses it all of the time and gives it a lifetime guarantee.
    We will see.

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    It is working great this far. Pavers going on, and what should have been a couple weekend deal can be done in one day.
    too cool for Sunday school.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Finished. Anybody need dirt?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    Looking good!! How's the back?
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Thatgrimguy said:
    Looking good!! How's the back?
    Back is ok, actually for an old guy, I feel pretty good. Getting a little barking from my ankle and knee, but at my age, if that is all that bothers me, I'll be living large and loving life. I did self medicate when the task was completed with a 92 Bordeaux. 3 large bowl wine glasses from a decanter later and the pain is not so bad.
    Thank you for asking, and thank you for the kind words.
    um, need dirt? I have 9 cubic yards of it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Finished.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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