Ackerman improvement plans

[bill34207]

The caps are a good idea if we put in pvc for the actual fence posts to slide into. Not only make them easier to spot but to keep them from getting filled up by dirt and trash.

[osprey21]

After mulling it over, simply hammering the poles into the ground would be the simplest way, at least then we needn't involve the county and having to grovel for their blessing. I have a 3lb hand maul that will handle that job nicely.

Are the poles like these?

[RCKong]

Ya a 1/2 hour every other sunday with the three pound hammer ought to be fun...

[tiqueman]

After mulling it over, simply hammering the poles into the ground would be the simplest way, at least then we needn't involve the county and having to grovel for their blessing. I have a 3lb hand maul that will handle that job nicely.

Are the poles like these?

Thats the ones

Ya a 1/2 hour every other sunday with the three pound hammer ought to be fun...

Its not going to be a big deal, and I doubt it will take more than 10 min per side. Once we get it down it will probably take 10 min all together

[tiqueman]

Heres my latest thought. Im going to assemble the fence and posts here at the house this week. 2- 50' sections. I will zip tie the fence to the posts to help keep everything inplace and then roll up each section. Then we they arrive on site, with 2 people they can quickly be unrolled and driven into place. Yes, holes in the ground would make it even quicker, lets just remember that its county property and how long they take to reply to do or get permission to do something (most of the time). Lets start simple and work on improving for the future. if it works out to be simple, we will stick with it, if its a p.i.t.a, we will change it?

[tiqueman]

Kong, Ive had several ideas of the rigging of the "standing pool noodle". How did you guys do it down south?

[RCKong]

put the line in a large styro bobber and tape it. Put the bobber in the bottom of the noodle they fit tight. I used elastic straps too attach to the rope anchors. It allows for the water going up and down. and they will stand up.

[bill34207]

Are we still on for buoy replacement this Saturday? I know that Brian has the noodles we plan to use but should I go and pick up some more rope for setting them with? Do we need some blocks or bricks to be used as anchors?

Also, just as a thought since the kayaker's tend to be there on Saturdays. Maybe we should approach them and offer them our old buoys while explaining that we would appreciate it if the new ones don't get tampered with.

[RCKong]

I'm good to go for Sat about 9;30 AM. I have 100' of poly rope, noodles, bungie cords, and bobbers. It would help if we had an anchor for the boat, so we don't drift around while we work. Can we re use the existing anchors? We need to ask them kayakers not to move our stuff.

[ron1950]

ill be down there and will come on by at 930 if thats the time all will show up.....dont know how much help i can be but will give it a try!!!!

[tiqueman]

Talking to the kyakers would be great if they are there. keep it professional as I know you all will. Brian, if you have receipts give them to Bill so I can get a check to you asap.
Thanks mates

[osprey21]

0930 it is. I don't have an anchor per say, but one can be rigged.

[osprey21]

FWIW... I'll be there about 0900.

[bill34207]

I'll make an effort to do the same.

[osprey21]

For all intents and purposes the buoys are done. We may need to tweak the positions somewhat as the freakin' wind was a blowin' (imagine that) at a good clip, but they're close. Yellow pins for the oval and Orange for the offshore markers.

The kayakers were there in force today and witnessed what we were doing - "hopefully" they got a clue and our course markers won't be repositioned when we return on the 27th.