Dirt Works

There's just something about playing in the dirt that brings a man to his roots. Probably because we were made out of the stuff (Genesis 2:7). When there's dirt work to do, I can't tell if it is work or fun. This time around, it was definitely both.

The one turn around in the barn yard, where the chicken coop used to be, is pretty steep. I've been wanting to shape it up, but there was a lot of work that when a long with it.

For a job such as this, we fired up the JD 450.

The first step was to dig up the power line feeding the barn. When Dad and I put it in years ago, it was pretty shallow. Wanting to shape this turn around area freely, we dug up the power line so we could sink it deeper. 

Got it.

To start the shaping process, I wanted to remove some of the bank behind the tack shed. 

Better. Eventually, we hope to move the shed back 4' so that it is less in the way of the corral gate.

After that was done, we hooked up to our box scraper. Don't tempt me with a good time!

This is what we used to take the hump off the parking lot. Such the right tool for the job!

Once that was done, we got to re-digging in the power line.

Better.

Once that was closed in, we put the final touches on the turn around and driveway to the corral. I'm pleased with the way it all turned out.

Straight shot.

We ended up with a lot of dirt to deal with. For another time. 

Couldn't do it without John Deere. Giddy up.

With the right equipment, a big job can turn into a lot of fun. I'm thankful to get this project completed. Jobs like this you want to start and finish, so you're not holing up everyday duties. Thankfully, I've got a little vacation time to spend back home. With three days yet to use, I wonder what else we can find to do? Let's ranch.