I got mine from optic planet for well under 2K, but it is just gen 2+. Like looking at a old black/white TV.

Ilum are great, but think animals can see them. I know they say no, but something spooks em.

Just got an ATN scope to, great sale for under $500. Need to do the upgrades now.

Did you gas it? Looks good, gen? I have a PVS14 but went phosphor.

Not sure about the pics, its seems to be a phone thing. I take all my pics in landscape, no issues.

That wasn't directed at you JR. But yes,  that would be a gift for sure.

I knew that, but it would still be great!

I found a couple spots last time that looked promising for some water. IE, larger shrubs with much more ground growth than other spots.

No pond, want to add a small one. Membrane liner will avoid excess loss.

Yep, that's how I see it. Water makes everything possible.

Yep, 700 xp. 2008.

Understand that alkali is an issue already in some areas. Not much on the surface to do anything.

More I see videos and websites, the more I like DIY solar pumps.

All the prices were per foot, 43-50. One talked about "mobilization fee" and they are local. Another said he need a 60x60 pad, what if I don't build there?

Many questions still and permits are almost $1500. Then cap fees. Couple talked about switching, some didn't like it.

Lots of companies out there with solar kits. Not sure about DIY on that since I have never done it. Most want a "whole" system with the pump, pressure wiring and all thrown in to around 10k which sounds high.

Drilling at the low spot where the runoff is straight down the turn around a few hundred feet is where one want to drill. Then I could run a pipe up the hill to the tank above the build site filling the 2500 tank and giving me pressure.

Hopefully enough for some vegetation around the house and a small pond.

Made a double round trip to Reno, bought a side by side. Uhaul said they had a 1 way trailer until I got there. Then their 5x8 trailer is just 4ft 5in wide???? They measure the wheels too,,,,,,,,,,,

Was going to get out to the land at night to check it out, never made it. Got an address coming, of course via mail? Fuel is $.60 cheaper up there, got 15.8mpg.

Kabota at the dealer, tell me it needs the leaking hub rebuilt, $1100? Want another $500 for changing the Hyd fluid and filter, no thanks I will do that.

Kub dealer in Reno says just the hub seals probably is bad, 2-3 hours.

Getting estimates for the well, 20-30K for just the hole.

Pretty clean little machine, stock. Probably just do a muffler, window and get it wrapped.

Waiting for an address now. Even though I am here,its a couple day process via mail.

Made some calls about wells.30k just for hole and another 5 to 10 punp.3-600 deep, 45+ a foot.

I started a fire once with gas, once.

That is fantastic. I thought she was in medicine too?

Can you get alcohol free gas? That'll make start better and last longer.

Guess you have firewood for the season.

 

Bummer on the bolts.

Doesn't the tent flip out this same side?

Tractor still getting checked out. No rush until I can grade. I can grade, just so much though.

Found this cool idea for non AC tractors;

Just hope they bite off a little more than they can chew and get put in their place real soon.

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Quote from: TexasRedNeck on April 30, 2019, 12:50:59 AM

That’s why I love TX. I don’t have to permit anything. 


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Speaking of... when are you moving to Lexington or Indy? :poke: 

I declined that opportunity.  They wanted me in Indy and I just can go there right now.  Kids weren’t supportive neither was the wife I didn’t want that location enough to drag them there against their will. 


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They have changed it radically in the last few years. They are taking way more, raising the retirement age and you get less.

I should be safe with the changes plus it is in our state constitution it must be funded. Then again, only we tax payers follow the law, not the law makers.

I have 3 trailers it will fit on/in and will leave it on sight.

AND take my hat off! I'm right there with ya JR.

Of course we do. I HATE when women don't and see it all the time.

I like the kubotas, but they are pricey.

All opinions welcome!

Yeah, I think up front and in the long run a SxS would be better. A quad will get me there, a SxS will get me there and a friend, carry our stuff and offer some protection.

What do you say for minimum engine size and off brands?

 

Quad vs UTV. What do some of you guys have, why one over the other. I need something and I keep bouncing back and forth on what I want.

I think a quad would allow more access and still carry what I need. If so, what engine size? EFI is a must and thinking 500ccor more.

UTV sounds fun, but you almost need a regular road for them.

Budget I around 4k, used for sure.

As you can see I changed the name since I got a 2008 Ranger.

Kids are already talking bike path and jumps. There really a good variety of usable land. Plus there are several paths out, but not normal roads.

My land stops just prior to that hill. But I was thinking in the same ball park. Solar power well with a 2500 gal tank. Like to support a small pond in the natural runoff (lined) giving a larger area for upgrading the  foliage.