The Campfire Trail: November 16 - DIY Homestead - Backwoods Bug-Out Property (Day 7)

November 16, 2023

Day 776 of the Adventure

Today was a busy day at the Bug-Out property. First to arrive was a well drilling rig. As they were getting set up, we were scrambling around the landing still trying to break rock away from the back wall. The rock was preventing us from getting the area cleared off adequately for the positioning of the shipping containers which were also due to begin arriving today.

The first 40 foot container showed up about 1:30pm just as we were becoming satisfied that enough rock had finally been removed from the landing. An hour later, the tenuous process for moving it down the road to the landing was underway. There was probably about twenty feet worth of space in front of the container for maneuvering room. It seems loke a lot except the backhoe for doing the maneuvering is about twenty feet long. Leaving no room for error. Consequences of a mistake could likely mean a very fast and rough trip to the bottom of the ravine, bouncing off trees on the way down. We were careful and within about an hour had the first container about 90 percent in position. A little bit of a nerve-wracking process, but satisfying to have complete with no casualties.

The well was expected to produce water at 700-800 feet of depth. It surprised everyone when good water was produced at about 550 feet. Another victory for the day.

Carry On

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