Range Report: berm test

[Sir Henry]

I took a few scoops of dirt from where my campfire pit will be and dumped it behind the gongs at 50 yards. Then I plunked for an hour. Ten minutes worth of work and an hour of testing. I think that is about right.

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I need to make a few dozen more scoops to get the berm high enough.

[Headhog]

Off to a good start. Make sure you keep the work to testing ratio the same. Testing proves out the concept and assures the final product.

Paul

[Rifletom]

Property looking like spring time property finally. Looks really nice.

[fortyshooter]

Off to a great start Gene! I take you have one of those big orange or green shovels?

[Sir Henry]

Off to a great start Gene! I take you have one of those big orange or green shovels?

Yes this is my shovel.

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I’m about half done.

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This it a telephoto view from the shooting line. The front targets are at 25 and the distance targets are at 50 yards.

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[Sir Henry]

Property looking like spring time property finally. Looks really nice.

It’s really greening up! It was actually hot today.

[BigAl52]

Where are you getting the dirt from Gene? Are you still going to dig down also in front of the berm?

[Sir Henry]

Where are you getting the dirt from Gene? Are you still going to dig down also in front of the berm?

I will some but only with a hand shovel. I’m getting the dirt from the backyard where my camping fire pit will go.

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It will define the space instead of just having it in a big yard.

[BigAl52]

Looks good sure is getting green there

[fortyshooter]

Yep you have the right tool to do the job! Looking really good now.

[RanchRoper]

Cool!

[Hatchdog]

Gene, I think back a year or two ago when you were moving all the gravel with a shovel and wheelbarrow at your Washington place. While the shovel and wheelbarrow will never go away totally you have moved in a great direction with equipment.

[Sir Henry]

Gene, I think back a year or two ago when you were moving all the gravel with a shovel and wheelbarrow at your Washington place. While the shovel and wheelbarrow will never go away totally you have moved in a great direction with equipment.

Don’t forget about the 80 tons of rocks.

[dave77]

Nice looking dirt, being near the bottom of a canyon with a decent sized creek any place I dig has lots of rocks. Like the photo looking down on your place, shows the length of your garage.

[Sir Henry]

Nice looking dirt, being near the bottom of a canyon with a decent sized creek any place I dig has lots of rocks. Like the photo looking down on your place, shows the length of your garage.

Did you notice my Class A motor home is longer than my house. I can’t wait to sell it as I’ll never use it again and it looks so out of place.

[dave77]

Have you had any offers yet? The way the market is right now I would think you will at least break even.

[Sir Henry]

Have you had any offers yet? The way the market is right now I would think you will at least break even.

I haven’t even listed it. When I do it will be for that I paid for it plus 10% Washington Sales Tax. I’m not going to give it away. Same thing with the van.

[dave77]

So you have 2 vans?
I remember you saying you would probably drive your van in the Winter instead of your Subaru.

[Sir Henry]

So you have 2 vans?
I remember you saying you would probably drive your van in the Winter instead of your Subaru.

Yes I have a Mercedes 350 and a Ford Transit Connect which is the van I’m going to get and the one I’ll keep as a winter beater.