Took a trophy from the creek

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Soundchasm

Soundchasm

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Sep 27, 2011
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Dayton, OH
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I'll work in our creek trying to keep a bend clear and slow erosion. I know it's a losing battle but it's harder to do nothing. As I was mucking about, I noticed a pretty big flagstone. As I pulled up on it, I sunk so far as to think I'll lose my boots. Waited for lower water and more ambition, and borrowed a come-along from a friend. I used a collapsible aluminum ladder as a ramp, and figured out how to jack this thing up about 7' to the bank. Had to strap it to the ladder to reset the come-along since it was kind of short. Very interesting stuff.

Just got it up to the house after waiting a few weeks for more ambition. I used my truck. I checked the weight and it's 140 lbs and maybe 30" tall. I need to make sure I know exactly where it's going before I try to budge it again. :eek::) I'll probably put it in upside down...

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That is a nice flat one. I'm just finishing up a drain pipe replacement and catch basin build in my yard and I've been dealing with huge rocks all summer. I never realized how many rocks I had until I started laying out a creek bed leading up to the drain. I find the best way to move them is end over end. Had a huge one today that about kicked my butt. Glad the hot temps are gone anyway.
 
Everything is easier at 70 degrees than 90, isn't it? This flat boy had a little more rock than roll in it. ;)
 
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