My new career as a back-hoe operator
Persistent badgering paid off, and I got to live out a long-held fantasy to operate a big yellow digging machine. Happens to be the one used to demolish my front yard. Perhaps the fact that I am paying for the digging machine had some influence. Travis was very patient in showing me the controls while Peter took the pictures. The hard hat and orange vest are model's own supplied equipment. I only picked up two scoops before I let the on-the-clock professionals take charge again. Maybe there's a place in this world for heavy equipment fantasy camp. Issue out commemorative hard hats, build stuff and tear it down again, over and over. They made sure to set the digger where I could do the least amount of damage to my own property.
They are really nice guys, though Travis did start earlier today than the agreed-upon 7:30, probably because they wanted to cut out early on a Friday. At least they are showing up. But still, lest the remodel project becomes my new hobby, I am fleeing. Heading south for a few days, see if there's anything to be seen down my favorite highway. Where I will be up at work earlier than Travis, and I won't get to cut out early. But he gets to drive the digger. Mike, the general contractor, said next week I can help with the concrete. I think I'll pass.
Comments (3)
I want to drive one! You are so lucky.
Posted by Denise | October 26, 2007 5:46 PM
Posted on October 26, 2007 17:46
Ahhhh....look at all that dirt. Too bad Anthony is too old to appreciate it. MMMM...now that I think of it, no, he's not. He'll think of all kinds of things that dirt could be used for. HaHa! Can't wait to see you and all the construction glory you are enduring. See you soon,Ann.
Posted by Monica | November 3, 2007 10:09 PM
Posted on November 3, 2007 22:09
Very interesting... as always! Cheers from Switzerland.
Posted by Dog training | November 22, 2007 11:51 AM
Posted on November 22, 2007 11:51