So… the rule of this blog is: full & factful disclosure.
If you read the Week 7 post just published, it sounds like a I had a fabulous weekend, and I did. It WAS an terrific weekend for all the right reasons. Unfortunately, Sunday evening ended with a thud. I was making a final pass across the shop building, smoothing all of the large ruts created by the tracked skid steer loader from all of the activity over the weekend. Bottom line: I lost situational awareness, despite the end of 2 productive days w/this machine. I managed to tag (ram) the northwest end of the shop building stem wall, while in reverse, pulling gravel.
Destroyed about 20 linear feet of concrete blocks, 5 courses tall. Happened around 6:15 PM. I was absolutely crushed and completely stunned with the consequences of my error. Loaded the machine and drove straight home. Was in no hurry, so had time to reflect on the busted block wall. By the time I arrived home, had already thought out and mapped out a recovery plan to keep us on schedule. Made me recall the situations that made these memories. Quote from a dear friend: it this was easy – everybody would be doing it. Another: If you don’t occasionally produce scrap, I gotta wonder if you’re goofing off and not actually working hard and making anything.
I really hope this is the worst thing that happens on this construction adventure. I’m over it, and moving forward – with a sharper focus and concentration.
Never give up.
Since this is a “special” post, will use the opportunity to inform everyone of some admin stuff. After starting this blog: was annoyed by a plethora of trolls & bots making useless comments to my posts. Annoying ! Travis made a software change to the blog that no longer allows ANY comments to my posts. Which sucks. I’m interested if you enjoy or conversely, if you do NOT like the blog. Text or email. Would love to hear from you. Should be an interesting week…
