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Old 13-06-2016, 06:00 PM
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Better put a tarp over it, never know when that rrrrrain will reappear.
still would get in via ground water, but bought a drill pump from Aldi on Saturday
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Old 13-06-2016, 09:47 PM
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Great, moving forward again on this, beauty. wondered what happened to your build.
Thats one decent slab there, have to be near a full truck load, near 5 cubes in that one, um ; David ?
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Old 13-06-2016, 10:48 PM
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Great, moving forward again on this, beauty. wondered what happened to your build.
Thats one decent slab there, have to be near a full truck load, near 5 cubes in that one, um ; David ?
yes
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Old 14-06-2016, 08:56 AM
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good news - i have got the concrete pump booked in for 11 am tomorrow..... 4.8 cubic metres.
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Old 14-06-2016, 09:45 AM
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good news - i have got the concrete pump booked in for 11 am tomorrow..... 4.8 cubic metres.
Fantastic! Looks like a nice couple of days weather wise. Got all your ducts in for stuff your running through the slab/footing? You will be back in 'business' soon.
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Old 14-06-2016, 01:14 PM
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yeah mike -when he finds his mind he is a great help, up until then he is a normal teenager
As you say, when they find their minds, young sons can be very helpful

When does the concrete arrive?

Ah..just saw your reply above, good luck with the pour - 4.8m3 that's over 3/4 of a big mix truck!

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Old 14-06-2016, 01:36 PM
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News limited is carrying a story about another east coast low predicted for the weekend. Looks like you timed the concrete well,
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Old 14-06-2016, 05:13 PM
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News limited is carrying a story about another east coast low predicted for the weekend. Looks like you timed the concrete well,
yep i discovered that one a day before they ran it - hence the reason i pushed it for tomorrow
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Old 14-06-2016, 05:15 PM
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As you say, when they find their minds, young sons can be very helpful

When does the concrete arrive?

Ah..just saw your reply above, good luck with the pour - 4.8m3 that's over 3/4 of a big mix truck!

Mike
LOL Riley is more of a island man by the looks. Classic.
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Old 15-06-2016, 02:26 PM
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Historic day!!!!!

I officially have a hole full of concrete!!!

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Old 15-06-2016, 04:10 PM
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Congratulations! That is a massive piece of concrete. How long will it take to cure?
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Old 15-06-2016, 04:16 PM
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Congratulations! That is a massive piece of concrete. How long will it take to cure?
28 days - 42 full strength 7 days can add dome on
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Old 15-06-2016, 04:24 PM
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I officially have a hole full of concrete!!!

did a timelapse so post link later
Who's a happy boy?

Congrats Dave, it's been a long time coming.
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Old 15-06-2016, 04:30 PM
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Congrats Dave!!
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Congrats Dave, it's been a long time coming.
oohhhh it has been an eternity - -thanks
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Old 15-06-2016, 05:27 PM
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Congrats Dave!!
thanks Marcus - its hardening nicely at the moment - and a lovely east coast low is expected this weekend
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Old 15-06-2016, 08:51 PM
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well here is some of the action



warning its a huge video, view at own risk
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Old 15-06-2016, 09:09 PM
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Cool video, watched the whole thing ...where were you puting the left over concrete with that wheel barrow?

So I take it that you felt that isolating the scope pier would not be necessary because the slab is so massive and you plan not to be in the dome while imaging...?

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Old 15-06-2016, 09:21 PM
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Cool video, watched the whole thing ...where were you puting the left over concrete with that wheel barrow?

So I take it that you felt that isolating the scope pier would not be necessary because the slab is so massive and you plan not to be in the dome while imaging...?

Mike
the leftovers went near the back of the new shed and the hedge fund http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/a...e.php?a=200790

yes that is the hope for the future Mike, the shed with the warm room and modest monitor
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Old 16-06-2016, 10:09 AM
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I love it that guys where fluro in the backyard!!!

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