Potential Micro B course?

[Xraycer]

I've been contemplating a dirt track for my Micro B in a flat section, in the back of the property. It's heavily overgrown with lots of these annoying parasitic vines.
Right before dusk, I went out with a leaf rake just to see what exactly is underneath all the fallen leaves. It wasn't too bad to get to the bare ground.
Once the leaves and most of the tangled vines are cleared, I see a lot of labor on my hands and knees pulling roots and stuff. The plan is do a small section each opportunity.
Let's see if I can see this project through.

 

[DavidB1126]

Mini oval track?

 

[DavidB1126]

It's winter though. You really wanna be out in the cold? I'd wait till like April to start something up. But right now is better than then or soon.

 

[Xraycer]

Mini oval track?

That would be the simplest design. As of now, most likely yes, with small jumps. It all depends on how motivated I am, to make the design more intricate.

 

[Xraycer]

It's winter though. You really wanna be out in the cold? I'd wait till like April to start something up. But right now is better than then or soon.

I prefer working outside during the cold season. I have more energy and motivation. Plus, no biting bugs!

 

[DavidB1126]

Make sure you got some hot chocolate when your working

 

[Xraycer]

Make sure you got some hot chocolate when your working

You do realize I do outside chores all winter long, right?
Physical work builds up body heat, and it needs to be cooled down. So, even in the winter time, I enjoy a cold beer or 2 while working outside.

 

[CertifiedMike]

You do realize I do outside chores all winter long, right?
Physical work builds up body heat, and it needs to be cooled down. So, even in the winter time, I enjoy a cold beer or 2 while working outside.

After an hour or 3 of snow blowing, its a gallon of cold Gatorade for me!!!
Hot chocolate is later.

I like the track! I hope those vines don't give you much trouble. They can be a bugger to get rid of sometimes.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I say yes Xray.

 

[Xraycer]

I like the track! I hope those vines don't give you much trouble. They can be a bugger to get rid of sometimes.

I think they are called  bittersweet. They have really spread since we've been here 20 years ago. It's starting to encroach onto my lawn.
I have finally found something that destroys it though: Gordon's Speedzone herbicide. I had tested it on a large patch of these vines, during spring, and they didn't come back. I'll see if they come back to that area next year. Cool thing is that this herbicide doesn't harm my grass.

 

[PewPewChris]

I prefer working outside during the cold season. I have more energy and motivation. Plus, no biting bugs!

 

[CertifiedMike]

I think they are called  bittersweet. They have really spread since we've been here 20 years ago. It's starting to encroach onto my lawn.
I have finally found something that destroys it though: Gordon's Speedzone herbicide. I had tested it on a large patch of these vines, during spring, and they didn't come back. I'll see if they come back to that area next year. Cool thing is that this herbicide doesn't harm my grass.

Is it the stuff with tge pretty orange flowers?
Our old place had vines that had flowers. Nice to look at but kill trees...
Had poison (some sort of vine) that left a welt on my arm like I put a cigar out on it!
We have an area of vine to deal with too.
Where did you get Gordon's SZ?

 

[Xraycer]

Is it the stuff with tge pretty orange flowers?
Our old place had vines that had flowers. Nice to look at but kill trees...
Had poison (some sort of vine) that left a welt on my arm like I put a cigar out on it!
We have an area of vine to deal with too.
Where did you get Gordon's SZ?

Yes. If left unchecked, they will mature enough to "strangle" and kill large trees.
https://a.co/d/fkaF2O6

 

[CertifiedMike]

Thanks for that!
Its not a big area... now!

It looks like a nice area really. No trees etc to deal with...
Was this a crop circle once?
How long before you have lighting, stadium seating and refreshment stands?

 

[Xraycer]

It looks like a nice area really. No trees etc to deal with...

When there's full foliage, the area gets very dense. It used to be fairly dark in there when there more trees in there. We've lost about 10 large trees in there, including a huge +60ft oak, through the years.
Here is a pic of my side yard which is half as dense as my back area.

 

[CertifiedMike]

When there's full foliage, the area gets very dense. It used to be fairly dark in there when there more trees in there. We've lost about 10 large trees in there, including a huge +60ft oak, through the years.
Here is a pic of my side yard which is half as dense as my back area.
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I think you chose your track area wisely!!!

 

[Doom!]

I've been contemplating a dirt track for my Micro B in a flat section, in the back of the property. It's heavily overgrown with lots of these annoying parasitic vines.
Right before dusk, I went out with a leaf rake just to see what exactly is underneath all the fallen leaves. It wasn't too bad to get to the bare ground.
Once the leaves and most of the tangled vines are cleared, I see a lot of labor on my hands and knees pulling roots and stuff. The plan is do a small section each opportunity.
Let's see if I can see this project through.
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You suck! Just sayin'. I like it!

 

[Littlemotor]

I prefer working outside during the cold season. I have more energy and motivation. Plus, no biting bugs!

FACTS.

The heat is in the tools.

 

[majin]

i love it! makes me want to look into these mini b racers you guys go on about lol

 

[9x19]

With the itty-bitties, isn't most every bare spot a potential track?