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Old 05-01-2008, 02:53 PM   #1
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for years i've been collecting rocks for a rock garden for no other purpose than to save water and be different from the neighbors . now i have a better use for it and i'm enjoying every minute of it .
most of the coral is from construction sites that i got for free .

so far i have 3 decent sections that can be run either way
enough talk , time for pics

run #1





the paver is a nice start finish line LOL

run #2







run #3








of coarse , i have my favorite pic all flexed out going off of the slight side hill in section 2 and the bridge in section 3




if anyone wants to come play , i'm in Fla where there are "no" rocks LOL
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:02 PM   #2
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When are you gonna start haulin some of those up to me?

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Old 05-01-2008, 08:38 PM   #3
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That's funny. The pics of the rocks without the truck make the rocks look small. I was thinking it was a mini course. Then the truck pics added the scale and it was a big surprise how big they actually are. Nicely done.
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Old 05-02-2008, 11:47 AM   #4
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very nice, wish i had something like that to crawl on, whered u find the rocks?
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Old 05-02-2008, 01:46 PM   #5
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really nice. i've been collecting some nice rocks from a local construction site too. lil smaller of a rock size though. amazing what you can get for free sometimes.
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:58 AM   #6
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Thats some heavy liftin there for sure. Nice layout I'm jealous.
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Old 05-04-2008, 09:12 AM   #7
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Looks like a good start. Never have enough to crawl. I've been working on my for the last 2 years off and on. One thing I've added to mine is old trees and tree stumps. A dozen logs 4' or better stacked around can make a good obstacle. Kinda adds different terrain as well. Slick old logs can be a good challenge when they get wet or mossy.

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Old 05-04-2008, 12:22 PM   #8
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nice coarse,some of those rocks a huge,ive got 3 small areas , one has an old tree stump with rocks piled around it,another is broken up pavers and concrete blocks ,the other is rocks ive found been given and taken from around my duck pond, all on a slope in my backyard.
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Old 05-04-2008, 02:13 PM   #9
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Nicely done!!
great use of your rock garden
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Old 05-04-2008, 03:44 PM   #10
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nice! i wish we could get that kind of rock around here...
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:42 PM   #11
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Looks like fun!
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:57 PM   #12
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So when is the Barb-Q?
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Old 05-05-2008, 04:30 AM   #13
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looks are deceiving , but the coral is super porous , so traction isnt even a problem on them .

thanks for the idea of using a few logs in there Raptorman . i'll save that for the next run i do , which will be done soon i hope.

as far as the BBQ Mike , only if you bring everything LMAO !!!!

if anyone just happens to be in my area , your more than welcome to bring the crawler by and have a little fun . i might even turn on the sprinklers to cool you off LOL.

thanks for all the great comments , if you see a way to improve it , let me know.
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Old 05-05-2008, 05:43 AM   #14
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That looks good.
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