Last Catch-Up Post Part 1: The Berm/Dike Project (Sort Of)

Well, I have been putting this post together and split it into two pieces so as to make the uploading of photos easier. However, Blogger will not cooperate and upload the last of my photos to make the beginning of this saga--sorry.

Let's put it this way. We are building a berm/dike, or better known as a dirt wall all the way around our property (only the 4 acre parcel that our house sits on--the other 8 acres can flood).

The project started the week after Christmas and is almost done. Despite the efforts of neighbors who have not wanted this project to go forth, it has. The berm is anywhere from 4 feet to 12 feet high depending on where it is on our property. Many trees have given up their lives for this project, and 21 dump truck loads of dirt/clay have been brought in. Although the trees are slightly more sparse, it actually looks pretty good.

I'll attempt this post again sometime soon.