Subj : Re: weather and trip was: St To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Mon Sep 02 2019 01:48:06 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 27-Aug-2019 09:58 <=- BM>>> Probably still cheaper to do with the construction equipment than by BM>>> human labour -- one worker running a $100,000 bulldozer -- looked up: BM>>> they're not cheap! NB>>> Shovels would be cheaper than the bulldozer, but the labor costs NB>>> for so many additional workers and the longer time it would take NB>>> would probably add up fast... :) BM>> Probably! My guess is the bulldozers, etc., take care of the general BM>> cleaning up and then the workers with shovels do the detailing in BM>> places the bulldozer can't get to. Have also seen pictures of using BM>> (fire hoses) to wash away mud, etc. Don't recall if using an actual BM>> fire truck or the hose was attached to a water tank truck. NB>> Seems plausible... and, yes, water under some pressure would NB>> clean nicely, too... :) BM> Nothing like using water to clean away the mess created by the water! Exactly... :) BM>>> Another bit of trivia to find out about some day! NB>>> When you have nothing better to be doing... ;) BM>> So might be a while before I get to digging for that information. BM>> ...May be 'useless information' but could come in handy for a future BM>> project here. Hopefully not due to flooding but potential need for BM>> replacement of outdoor outlets and switches. They are in water- BM>> resistant boxes but.... Probably enough lead length for one, maybe BM>> two replacements. OTOH the outside wiring I've done has lasted for BM>> between 15 and 25 years, so don't think I'll get too concerned. NB>> Nah, I don't think there's much cause for concern there.... but it NB>> doesn't hurt to check out the possible information... never know when NB>> it might become useful... :) BM> That's sort of what I figure. Could wait until needed -- the BM> information is out there, just need to find it. I sort of like to plan BM> ahead and be ready with the information at hand. So, if you have a little extra time sometime....... ;) ttyl neb .... Ancient Chinese curse: may all your wishes be granted. --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .