So do you remember this photo? I posted that when I learned the local Public Works Department was planning to re-pave our street.
Just thought you might be interested in seeing what the same scene looks like today.
Me, to the guy seen holding the ladder in this shot: "Big job!"
Him: "No it ain't."
Here's what's down at the bottom of that hole:
These are the two water mains, one to each side of the street, originally laid in the 1930s. They'll be replaced with plastic pipe with a wire embedded in it for electronic location.
Here's what the top shot would look like if it were a Mike picture.
It's frustrating—I want to watch, but I have work to do. That's everyone, though, huh?
Mike
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A retired gentleman was sitting on his front porch when a city owned truck pulled up in front of the house three doors down.
Three city workers got out of the truck with shovels.
One dug a hole while the others watched. Then a second worker filled in while the others watched. When the hole was filled a third worker stamped up and down on the loose soil and, using a hose from the truck, watered the area.
They then moved to the next house and repeated the process.
When they got to the front of the retired gentleman's house the gentleman yelled "What in tarnation are you guys doing?".
The first city worker yelled back as he dug another hole: "The guy that plants the tree in the hole is off today."
I hope they finish the 'small job' in front of your house soon, Mike. Take some time to watch, work will wait for awhile.
Regards,
Jim
Posted by: Jim Hart | Monday, 12 May 2014 at 12:18 PM
I was afraid there was going to be a cat in the hole!
Posted by: Terry Letton | Monday, 12 May 2014 at 12:44 PM
Embedded wire...Right. I smell NSA
Posted by: Ned | Monday, 12 May 2014 at 12:54 PM
This is much how the parking lot at our apartments looks now, for the same reason. If there were to be a B-movie made where a town was destroyed by an infestation of giant moles, I think I know how it might look...I really need to wander over and get a few photos before it returns to something resembling normal again.
The sad part is that the management company only resurfaced the entire parking lot about a year ago, only to have the city come in and rip a bunch of it up again. Oh well.
Posted by: Paul Glover | Monday, 12 May 2014 at 01:33 PM
"It's frustrating—I want to watch, but I have work to do. That's everyone, though, huh?"
Not quite. I would love to work and receive a paycheck. But I am 60 going on 61 and find myself, like a great many people of my age, surplus to requirements.
Posted by: Calvin Palmer | Monday, 12 May 2014 at 08:00 PM
At least your potholes will be filled in. :)
Posted by: Anthony. | Tuesday, 13 May 2014 at 01:22 PM