Final Grading of the Property ... Plus the Moon !!!


The Moon


We figured living in the country required an investment in a good telescope.


Here's a shot of the moon almost full last month.





The Moon


Here's another moon shot last month. We saw Saturn for the first time last night. Quite the sight, but we couldn't get a good picture.




The Final Grading


Anyway, Marvel Brothers (Buzz & Dave) showed up yesterday to begin the final grading of the property.


For April it was a beautiful day, with an all time high temperature of 90 degrees.




The Final Grade






The Final Grade


It was slow going at first, since the property hasn't been touched in nearly four months.




The Final Grade





The Final Grade


But, in what seemed like no time at all, it started to take shape.




The Final Grade





The Final Grade





The Final Grade


It's now day two, and more heavy equipment has arrived ... the front end loader ... not Dave ;-)




The Final Grade


If you are wondering where all of the rocks went, they built a large "rock pit" out back.




The Final Grade


The rock pit is to the left in this shot.





The Final Grade


The rock pit is in the far center of this shot.




The Final Grade


Straw then goes down over the seed and fertilizer.




The Final Grade


They're finished with the straw base out front.




The Final Grade


Almost finished out back.




The Final Grade


Then an even bigger piece of machinery, the Hydroseeder, is brought in.




The Final Grade


Hydroseeding over the seed, fertilizer, and straw.




The Final Grade





The Final Grade


In hopes that in a few months or so ... it will look like this ;-)


Another great view from the deck !!!!


Our landscaper is expected to be here in a few weeks to complete the remainder of the trees and gardens. One more update left !!!



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