Great picture Bill. You will have a friend there for sure with a mineral block. How far to water?
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Carl, I suppose its about 100 yards away. Lately it’s been raining so much there are puddles all over.
I lowered the camera to see some deer too. I guess it was aimed to high.
I was able to get the skid steer up north this past weekend… not without challenges. This transmission in the 2004 Ram went out half way there at 3AM. Two and a half hours and another vehicle was brought to me and I was back on the road. I hauled about 50 loads of sand and gravel. I leveled an area with sand per @don_mannes suggestion for an area for the next cabin and a storage container carport. The gravel was used to improve the driveway and road.
@MarvinW- do you remember this winter/ spring wanting to know what the round area was on the property when we pulled the satellite map on a hangout? I know now it’s an old stump that I have the mineral block on. It’s at the end of the video. Turns out it’s about 100’ from where I’m building.
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Hi Bill, I enjoyed your video, brings back memories. You mentioned shipping containers, where are you getting them, and how much do they cost ? I’ve been looking for a 20 ft. one to bury for a root cellar, and storage, thanks Al
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I looked in Mpls and the best price I could get was $1650 for a used 20’. So then I thought about all the ships that come into Duluth and thought they must be cheaper up there. I was wrong. They start at over $2000 up there.
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Great start Bill. Good looking dirt, you did a good job of getting it smooth. Beautiful woods and clearing too. Brings back memories, I was 27 when I bought my “woods” in the country.
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Thanks Carl, I sure wish I was smart enough at 27 to have purchased land.
I did have to slope this in two different directions or had to build it up another 2’ on one side. I hope it turns out in the end.
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Hello Bill
Your levelling job looks good , some rain on the sand will help it pack. Sure wish we could get a couple inches of rain up here.
Calvin
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It’s been busy and getting more busy.
The black Raspberries are ready for picking. I think I also have Blackberries too.
The chickens are going in this week and ready for pick up on Monday. I don’t process them myself yet. I’m guessing that will be next year.
I was up at the property this weekend and Installed the headers in all the windows and door. Thanks @don_mannes for you guidance!
Caught a cow and calf moose on the game camera too!
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Hi Bill,your in the jungle now ,nice picks,i been wanting too make time too plant beeries over here, you may be closeing in on those mooses teritory.That one looks big enough too plow your gardon.
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The berries actually came from my yard in the cities. I let them grow wild and take over the yard.
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Good ENOUGH They need another argoes in the fall.
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Nice looking Black raspberries Bill. I’ve been picking mine too. It amazes me how many quarts can be picked off such a small patch. Do you wear long sleeves? I didn’t and my arms are pretty scratched up. We freeze them single layer on a cookie sheet, then bag them in a zip lock so we can use any amount when needed.
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No, didn’t wear long sleeves. We also freeze them on a cookie sheet but freeze them in one cup portions in a vacuum sealed bag. I’m hoping they last longer that way.
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“No, didn’t wear long sleeves.”
Bill,
So, did you come away looking like you’d been in a cat fight? Our blackberries quit making a month ago, but I’m still finding thorns in the backs of my gloves.
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Hi Bill,
The rain sucks in heavier soil, but this is a banner year for my blueberries in my light soil.
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Wow!
Now THOSE are blueberries! I guess I’ve never really had a real blueberry, since all that grows down here are “rabbit eyes”
Enjoy your anti-oxidants.
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Are those blueberries or grapes!? How’s the flavor on them?