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PostSubject: Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement   Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement Icon_minitimeSat Jun 01, 2013 7:35 pm

We began some work on the field last week, re-shaping some hills to make them more interesting for tank operations and easier to maintain.

Today, Ian did an extensive amount of work.

This includes finishing the creek bottoms off with pea stone and shifting 1,000 pounds of soil to finish off the existing terrain and create some new elevated areas. Some of the hills on the south side were moved to improve tank operation.

I would like to thank Ian for his efforts on a hot, humid day; I am sure he will be hurting tomorrow from it.

The cost, so far tallies up to: $90.97 (receipts available), from Ian's report;

2,000 lbs of stone at : $58.76
1,000 lbs of topsoil at: $32.31
8 hours of labour : free (9am-5pm)
Use of father-inlaws pick up truck : free
I pictched in the gas for the truck.

Taxes are included.


At the earliest opportunity, I plan to spread about $40.00 worth of grass seed on the new areas.


I am looking forward to the next meet on an improved field.

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PostSubject: Re: Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement   Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement Icon_minitimeSat Jun 01, 2013 11:41 pm

That's great guys, I can't wait to see the changes! Did you accomplish the goal of making more of the hills & terrain mow-able?

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PostSubject: Re: Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement   Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement Icon_minitimeSun Jun 02, 2013 5:39 am

Yes, Ian said that it should be easier to mow which make field prep easier and we should be able to do a better job in less time as far as getting the grass cut.

For general interest; we need to keep it in grass because the Black Creek Centre prefers we would have grass as opposed to bare soil.

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That's a good thing in any case, the grass keeps us bound to more scale-like maneuvers and tactics.

Again thanks to you guys for your efforts and initiative Smile

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I hope to plant the seed today, weather permitting.

If I do, I will get some pictures.

It is soggy, here, my fancy electronic rain gauge indicates we got 2.90 inches of rain between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM this morning Shocked

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PostSubject: Re: Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement   Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement Icon_minitimeSun Jun 02, 2013 10:52 am

Grass seed is down, Scott s Coated variety, well raked into the VERY wet soil.

Seed Cost $33.89

The 3 inches of rain last night did not wash the work away.


VERY NICE JOB, Stinger!!!!!!

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One of the hills that have been modified so a tank can drive up it;

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Typical view of the creek upgrade;

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Bricks, option for future road surface;

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PostSubject: Re: Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement   Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement Icon_minitimeSun Jun 02, 2013 9:42 pm

i always wondered what it would look link with water in the river dont think i'll be able to drive under the bridge anymore even when its dry

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The water is from the 3"of rain we got here, the night before the picture was taken.

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PostSubject: Re: Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement   Can Am Tank Field Improvement; Announcement Icon_minitimeMon Jun 03, 2013 7:20 am

The field is looking good, can't wait to see it on the 15th.

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Stince wrote:
The field is looking good, can't wait to see it on the 15th.

Stinger did a good job Very Happy

In those pictures, the rest of the grass needed cutting, we had just received 3" of rain and I had just seeded the new areas, so it should improve once it dries up and we can cut the existing grass.

I used that Scott's coated seed on the new soil, so I am hoping for some grass growth on the new spots, but in just under 2 weeks, that may be over optomistic.

IMHO, the modifications should make running tanks on the field more interesting, there are some new or modified features that can be driven over, or on to or hidden behind.

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Field work continues:

Glen and I will be at the field today doing more brickwork. If anyone feels the burning desire to come one down and help, don't hesitate for a moment.

FREE water !!! and er....dancing girls. Not workin hu? Ok, see you at the next battle day.


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You guys do amazing work, feel free to start signing bricks / putting up toll booths... Smile

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We got two more sections of road done on the north side, each one leads to a bridge. Very Happy 

20 more ft. done, only 200 to go Shocked Laughing

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Strato50 wrote:
You guys do amazing work, feel free to start signing bricks / putting up toll booths... Smile
 I hear that!  What can we do to help? Do you accept Pay Pal?
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As you know, this is a club full of volunteers and everything done is done for the good of the club. If there is any assistance needed, it comes on battle days.

The setting up of tables and buildings seems to be our current need. If everyone can pitch in there before we start with the socializing (which we all like to do) that would be a tremendous help.

Of course, your Tim Bits don't hurt one bit either Ed...lol cheers thumbs up cheers 

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Stinger wrote:
If there is any assistance needed, it comes on battle days.  

The setting up of tables and buildings seems to be our current need.  If everyone can pitch in there before we start with the socializing (which we all like to do) that would be a tremendous help.

Yes, I fully agree.

Since I live so close, I will be there at the next meet by 8:30 to open up the building and trailer, get the BBQ out and get the buildings out by the field, so we get a "leg up" on set up as soon as the others arrive.

I hope this gives everyone more time on the field than if we wait until 9:30 to open things up.

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