Originally posted by Theo Gallus:
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Agreed, George, a real operator is a sculptor in dirt.
Personally I can't see trying to own/operate excavating equipment either (past a pond scoop, dump trailer, and front end loader :rolleyes: ) but it isn't all about economics. I could buy good eatin' fish at premium prices for a lot less per pound than I have in my own. I REALLY don't want to figure the true cost of a pound of CC or BG out of my pond.
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Theo, these guys are artists with the track hoe and never miss a lick all day long - got off the hoe one time only – didn’t even stop for a lunch break.
Dozer operator only shows up on site to level dirt, but I’ve seen him do wonders on other pond work with the dozer – dangerous work that scares the bejabbers out of me – sometimes a balancing act on the edge…!
We’re lucky to have a guy like this for a neighbor…
It’s sometimes dangerous work that I would not recommend for the novice – not to mention the maintenance and repairs.
So it’s not all about economics….
This job only cost $1200 – my wife even wrote the check, but when it comes to stocker fish she reminds me that tilapia filets cost only $2.99 at the market
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heybud, let us know your decision on pond clean up.
Good luck to you – looks like this drought will be around awhile – good time for pond renovations.