I'm awaiting a delivery from Cochran Landscape here in Livermore, a BIG rockin' BOULDER. Ivan and I have discussed at length how to maneuver a large boulder over to where he took out the tulip tree. This pathway is 3' wide, not wide enough to accommodate Cochran's forklift.
I drove over to Cochran yesterday, to choose a rock-not too wide. While looking I was laughing hysterically, worried and also thinking what in the world are we doing - we CANNOT POSSIBLY MOVE THIS. I believe in Ivan, he's had several grand and clever schemes for my garden. And if ancient Egyptians can build pyramids, uhhh - well they did have a greater workforce.
I think these particular boulders have been at Cochran for YEARS. So I did get a little bit of a discount 4 cents off per pound. The total weight is 3,740 lbs. *More hysterical laughing. Also, I wanted the delivery Saturday morning (Ivan and Sophia are coming over tonight, Friday). They could only do Friday, their forklift guy isn't working Saturday.
I came home and thought, why not try to get the forklift as close as possible to where I actually want the monster rock... easier to remove plants (and metal edging) than almost 4 thousand pounds of bulk.
I started with 5', then Ivan reminded me the guy said he needed 8' of space for the forklift.
At this point, Olivia came out and told me I was a "badass" hahaha, and showed me the felted wool frog she made. So cute!
Back at it I went, making the path 8' wide. Who knows if they can actually maneuver on dirt/d.g.? I don't know! We may still have to be inspired by ancient Egyptians.
Through to the other side... sun was going down.
Please let this work, or I'll have a boulder right in front of the porch - which I guess would still be ok.
Bake inside, I made a nice batch of Chex party mix (in the oven, like the olden days).
Waiting on the delivery this afternoon, I'm terribly excited! Do you think they'll get a forklift through there?
You will have to let us know how the boulder delivery went. Yikes. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteOk! I've been on pins & needles all morning!
DeleteChex mix! We love it. I told Michael I wanted a few boulders for Christmas. I think the ones out along the street bed are too small. I would love to find someone who would deliver and position them for me.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, I love it so! It feels like Christmas to have it on hand, my mom always made it. *I never really thought this would be a possibility, until Ivan convinced me. Might be worth a trip to a rock yard to ask questions?
DeleteOne thing is clear, Tracy - you don't do anything by halves! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteHa, likewise Kris - you are always working on something!
DeleteLady, you Rock!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, thank you Anvil!
DeleteAll that, and you still had energy to make Chex mix! (Mmm, Chex mix.) I am impressed and look forward to seeing the final placement in the garden.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam, I have pages 34-35 of your book open for inspiration right NOW!
DeleteCHEX MIX!!! I had almost forgotten all about the joy that is Chex mix.
ReplyDeleteMay the mega boulder get to where it needs to go!
I'll admit to making a double batch of Chex mix, and we've made a good dent in it. The meteor has landed!
DeleteO.M.G.
ReplyDeleteAnd as I just read that "The meteor has landed!" I expect there'll be an update soon. Can wait!
Love the little felted frog; Olivia is wonderfully talented.
Chavli
Thank you, I think so too! I joked this morning while coming down the stairs "I hope no one stole it!".
DeleteYes... I predict much success! What I'm really wondering though is will you be able to stop at just one? (btw, Olivia's frog is adorable!)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking just that, more? Now seeing the amount of valuable planting real estate it actually covers - one feels just right. Thank you, the frog is cute!
DeleteOoo, now I can't wait to find out! I really enjoy all your posts, including these that leave us hanging and share garden "how tos" and results of projects and experiments. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth, :) I'm excited about the re-do!
DeleteThat frog... too cute.
ReplyDeleteThe Chex Mix ... YUMMY!!
The Rock ... cannot wait to see it. ;-)
Thanks Carla, the Chex Mix has disappeared!
DeleteYou sure like to live dangerously!
ReplyDeleteOh, not really - I was pacing like crazy, worried about the outcome.
DeleteSO exciting, Tracy, I keep my fingers crossed for you and hope that you'll be able to put it right where you want to have the little monster. Looking forward to seeing it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Annette, this was thrilling and a little scary!
DeleteSono in ritardo, immagino che ormai la pietra sia stata consegnata e posata. Ad ogni modo con dei pannelli in alluminio o di legno riescono anche a passare sulla terra morbida.
ReplyDeleteAspetto di vedere il risultato intanto ti faccio un caro saluto!
Thank you Gabriel :) *Good tip on wood panels, in the end we did use some.
DeleteGoodness Tracy, new are as crazy as I am once an idea sets in your mind. As I say: Where there is a will I 'll find a way.... and there's no such word as 'can't'
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