9 September 2009

Larry arrived first thing in the morning to repair the Kubota's burst hydraulic hose; machine back in operation by 10:00. Attempted to remove the stump from the 16" maple taken down so adroitly on the 4th. No joy! Kubota just not manly enough for that job. On the other hand, was able to dig a footer trench for the shed turning circle retaining wall. Attempted to remove the stump of the former maple alongside driveway that once threatened to destroy RV passenger-side rear view mirror. Again no guts, no joy! Spent balance of the day moving stumps from alongside the driveway (and other places where they had been cast) to a burn pile in the open field where the leach field will be. Called Bob LaPorte...