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The things we do for our kids

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by T.Jeff Veal, Jun 24, 2024.

  1. T.Jeff Veal

    T.Jeff Veal

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    Our son had to sell his place as part of their divorce agreement, he is moving back to our home place, buying 5 acres from my sister.
    The deal closes June 28th, so this past Friday we started moving the big outside pieces he was keeping.
    I tried to pick up his small building Thursday evening with straps, but cramped the metal on the sides. Came up with plan B.
    Made some fork extensions from tubing we had. 31608.jpeg
    And fastened a 7' 2x6 across the end to catch the floor joist... 31617.jpeg 31612.jpeg
    Picked it up fine now 31614.jpeg
    Set it on blocks on the trailer and went down the road... 31618.jpeg
    Next up was a 10x20 kennel he was using for his chickens...I slid 2x6x12 thru the tubing and went under the bottom pipe 31620.jpeg
    Laid 3 more 2x6's across trailer to catch it... 31628.jpeg
    Then it was time for the antenna pole that thankfully never got put up and the swing set...
    Spread the forks wide and maneuvered around the yard 31632.jpeg
    Made some riser blocks to hole the pole... 31630.jpeg
    Set the swing set on the trailer 31634.jpeg
    Ready for another trip
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    Here's another reason to wear gloves when cleaning up yard debris... 31637.jpeg
    Black scorpions...he only lives maybe 3-4 miles from us, never seen any scorpions at our place, but from his place north, I've seen several...

    A few smaller items this week will have the task completed
     
  2. Ronaldo

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    They never stop being your kids do they. I'm sure he is greatly appreciating all you are doing.
     
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    Sorry to hear about the divorce that's never easy, but that' some really great help there T.Jeff Veal and I am sure he's more than appreciative of all your doing.
     
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    I would move!!! :bug::bug::bug:
     
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    I like your fork extension idea. I'll have to keep my eyes out for scrap rectangular stock! Good on you for helping your son out. It will be good for him to move onto the old homestead.
     
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    As my mom told me when I went thru that with my 1st wife...she said..."I'm sorry you're hurting, but glad she's gone"...
    She was a control freak, he had gotten so miserable. We never got to keep our grandson, maybe a 2 hr visit every few weeks, then she was ready to go...
    Looking for him to have a brighter future
     
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    Amen to that :handshake:
     
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    A nasty time but it is good you could help. He no doubt needs help and support.
     
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    Sounds like it was a blessing in disguise. Might take a few for him to see it that way.
     
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    Good choices T.Jeff Veal
    I’ve told my daughter I will put main house in trust for her future grandchildren; build a 1 level on back 5 acres.. My idea of a great retirement is watching future grandchildren wreck the lawn with dirt bikes and wheelers I help them earn :D
     
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    It took him 7 yrs to figure it out, he just wants to move on and build a future. Glad we get to see our grandson more now, too.
     
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    We’d do darn near anything for our kids. Glad to see he’ll be close. That’s one of the things I hope for, neither of mine to move long distances away.

    I couldn’t agree more with Lyle. That would be a dream come true.
     
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    I swear you are the workingist man on this board. You heard that right Mr. "Perfect Wood" if you're reading this thread..

    Glad you could help your son. Hopefully he knows what a lucky guy he is to have an awesome father!
     
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    Thanks for the kind words I know a lot of folks here would do the same. Just the kind of folks here on this site.
     
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    If you have to move a garage, I have some ideas for you. We moved one 5 miles on the back of a flatdeck. The truck was in the garage while we moved it.
     
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    I moved a carport (woodshed) like that...trailer was "in" the shed
     
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    We got everything moved and grass cut yesterday, his last beehive was moved after dark last night. We have to get his deer stand this morning, then papers will be signed @9:30.
    Propane truck came to mom and dad's house yesterday, found out water heater needed replacement.
    Went to Lowe's last night, propane water heater in stock was 20240627_214032.jpg
    The Good Lord provides...
    They had a scratch and dent one on the floor marked down. Jeff checked it tank seems to be OK.
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    He saved a little on it... 20240627_214406.jpg
    I think he gets a certain award...:thumbs:...:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Uummm, wow! That is an awesome discount, especially if it's just a superficial, appearance dent!
     
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    We got the water heater installed and new plumbing ran Wednesday evening after work. Since we moved it upstairs, we put a drain pan under it, also needed a new kitchen sink faucet. We ran new lines in the basement, bypassed all the old metal pipes.
    Going to the sink...
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    Drain pipe and new lines to water heater 20240704_101452.jpg
    We finished about 12:45AM, he said he needed to stay up that night...lol...
    It was fun working with him, saved us :emptywallet::emptywallet:and he gained a bit more experience. Turned water on the next day...no leaks...:thumbs::thumbs:
     
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