Ya just gotta know your limitations....

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by zeek

It is.... This is the back bay...it's not sandy like you might expect. Stuff is like clay....

Been there constant lift with gentle wiggles to break the vacuum.

[zeek]

Well....they just got it out! But holy crap, they destroyed the poor guys back yard!

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by zeek

Well....they just got it out! But holy crap, they destroyed the poor guys back yard!

Time to go on a hiring spree outside of Home Depot

[zeek]

I just spoke with the contractor who owns the equipment. The neighbor rented the small backhoe from them. Then they had to bring out the heavy equipment to get it out. So not only does he have to pay for renting the small backhoe, but now the cost of getting it out. Then as if that all isnt bad enough, the contractor said the small backhoe got water in the engine block. Bet he wishes he would have hired a company to do that sea wall now....

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by zeek

I just spoke with the contractor who owns the equipment. The neighbor rented the small backhoe from them. Then they had to bring out the heavy equipment to get it out. So not only does he have to pay for renting the small backhoe, but now the cost of getting it out. Then as if that all isnt bad enough, the contractor said the small backhoe got water in the engine block. Bet he wishes he would have hired a company to do that sea wall now....

Some lessons get learned the expensive way.....

[UniqueDoug]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

Seems to me Zeek that rarely do you miss the opportunity to use someone else’s mistakes or misfortune to somehow inflate that huge head even larger….

This thread is just one more example of your egotistical self centered braggart mentality….Another chance for you to chump up and tout how great you think you are, as disguised as you think it is….

Yep, you’re the best the wealthiest with more and better toys then anyone else… Remember it was I that helped bring you such fame by calling you the worlds greatest braggart years ago!

Now all thsi French tongue kissing with Dougie is a new thing? All along I thought you were straight?

You may have exceeded your own limitations here so don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!

Well look who just left a big fat turd in the thread. Lol

[zeek]

They're loading up the big CAT and have to come back for the smaller one. They had to remove the shovel and arm just to get it out because the shovel was so stuck in the muck.

Sad part is, he hasnt learned his lesson. The contractor said he still plans on finishing it himself. Dont know who is gonna rent him equipment again...

[Big bob]

Might as well get the digging done now while the big boy is there.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Might as well get the digging done now while the big boy is there.

Too late...

[zeek]

Originally Posted by UniqueDoug

Well look who just left a big fat turd in the thread. Lol

Please dont feed the trolls...

[Big bob]

Damn he is a Dumbazz. Would have only taken a few minutes with that equipment.

[Steve_R]

What are the design, approval and inspection requirements for a seawall? I would think that gets into wetlands law and other fun stuff that a DIY-er has no clue about. If that stuck excavator leaked any oil, antifreeze, etc. there are state and federal reporting requirements that probably didn't happen.

This is one of those projects where calling The Guy is the right answer.

[Big bob]

Pictures of new landscape.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

What are the design, approval and inspection requirements for a seawall? I would think that gets into wetlands law and other fun stuff that a DIY-er has no clue about. If that stuck excavator leaked any oil, antifreeze, etc. there are state and federal reporting requirements that probably didn't happen.

This is one of those projects where calling The Guy is the right answer.

Because it's on the water doesn't mean it is "wetlands". Matter of fact, most waterfront is not "wetlands".

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by LATB

Because it's on the water doesn't mean it is "wetlands". Matter of fact, most waterfront is not "wetlands".

Yeah, I know, and there are different legal definitions of wetlands, waterways, and other such things, all with different laws and reporting requirements. I know enough to know I don't know enough to attempt a project like that myself.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

What are the design, approval and inspection requirements for a seawall? I would think that gets into wetlands law and other fun stuff that a DIY-er has no clue about. If that stuck excavator leaked any oil, antifreeze, etc. there are state and federal reporting requirements that probably didn't happen.

This is one of those projects where calling The Guy is the right answer.

I dont know if he pulled a permit or not. I know I had to get approval and permits from DMR before I could even hire a company to do my seawall.

[zeek]

Well they sent in another flatbed and small crane to pick up and remove the backhoe. I hate to see the bill for all this....

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by zeek

They're loading up the big CAT and have to come back for the smaller one. They had to remove the shovel and arm just to get it out because the shovel was so stuck in the muck.

Sad part is, he hasnt learned his lesson. The contractor said he still plans on finishing it himself. Dont know who is gonna rent him equipment again...

He obviously didn't learn his limitations.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

He obviously didn't learn his expectations.

Limitations....

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by zeek

Limitations....

Shaddup It works if you spin it the right way