[Stocker]

I spent the last three days digging a 3' diameter hole, 3' deep for a new tree in the front yard. Several inches of imported topsoil, then native soil, then several inches of hardpan that took a diggin' bar to break up. Halfway down I found two old iron (or steel?) 4" water pipes running through the center of the new hole. Had to wait for the water company to verify they were abandoned. Took 'em out this morning with a sawzall. Hope to plant the tree tomorrow.