Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

stebbins wrote:Back when I was on the BOD, I had this brainstorm about drilling a well at the edge of our property and getting water from below the wash. It's a wash, it's got to have water under it, right?

Unfortunately, while it might have water, that water does not belong to us, even the stuff under our own property. Grant Hoag, who has some background in this (how much I don't know) says that it is already owned by someone else. I assume that includes the water in the creek when it is flowing.

But, boy, free water (or for the cost of a well and pumping) would make a huge difference. We could have grass on the whole place. But it seems that it is not to be. Too bad.

I guess that answers my question about the possibility of 'dropping' a well for water!

I don't know but the chlorine in the water in Joe's pool might not be good for the grass.

Allen

Allen,

The chlorine in the pool is not an issue for grass. I know this because I have used pool water on my grass anytime I need to pump it out for whatever reason.

I doubt Joe would want to exchange his pool water for creek water. However if he were to pump it out (to change it or whatever) we could certainly use it on the grass.

abinder wrote:

stebbins wrote:Back when I was on the BOD, I had this brainstorm about drilling a well at the edge of our property and getting water from below the wash. It's a wash, it's got to have water under it, right?

Unfortunately, while it might have water, that water does not belong to us, even the stuff under our own property. Grant Hoag, who has some background in this (how much I don't know) says that it is already owned by someone else. I assume that includes the water in the creek when it is flowing.

But, boy, free water (or for the cost of a well and pumping) would make a huge difference. We could have grass on the whole place. But it seems that it is not to be. Too bad.

I guess that answers my question about the possibility of 'dropping' a well for water!

I don't know but the chlorine in the water in Joe's pool might not be good for the grass.

Allen

I'm not 100% convinced that Grant is right about the ownership. I am fairly sure that he is (95%? 98%?), but there might be a small chance he's wrong. But I have no idea how to find out. If anyone knows, or knows how to find out, that would be great. It has a small chance of success, but very high payoff.

I can't imagine that the cost of a well would be much in comparison to our yearly water bill. I had to pay for one to 280 feet a few years ago, and it was quite a bit less than the SHGA pays yearly for water. It probably costs more in LA than in the desert, but still, it would be a great solution long-term. But only if we actually own the water, or can reasonably get ownership. Of course, the water might be fit only for the grass, but that's where our big cost is. We could still drink city water.

So, does anyone know how to check this out?

YEARS AGO I WAS AT WAYNE YENTES HOUSE, AND NEXT DOOR A LADY WAS DIGGING OUT BURMUDA GRASS. I ASKED HER IF I COULD HAVE IT, OK. SO I PLANTED IT (MOSTLY UNDERGROUND) AND WATERED IT TWICE A WEEK, IT FINALY TOOK HOLD AND WE HAD OUR VERY FIRST PATCH OF GRASS, IT WAS TOUGHER THAN HELL AND NEVER HAD TO BE MOWED. IT WAS LOCATED WEST OF THE GAZIBO, SOME SHORT GRASS STILL REMAINS. AS FOR THE TREES I WAS NEVER AGAINST THEM,WE SELDOM HAVE HARD WEST WIND THAT MIGHT CREAT A ROTOR. AS FOR THE WOOD CHIPS, I NEVER EVER ORDERED THEM WITHOUT BOARDS O.K. BUT IT MADE FOR GOOD READING AND WAS AN XLNT ZINGER! MORE MULCH ROME

A relatively large section of grass near the gazebo picnic tables was reseeded today and roped off. It is critical that this area be kept wet for the next 10 days at least. Please feel free to throw some water on it if it looks dry - more water is better. If it dries out for too long after the seed has germinated it will die. Please step up and help out if it looks dry and you are the only one there! Just make sure you fan the water (use the nozzle) so that you do not dig any holes and expose the new seed. Thanks!

Rome - thanks for brinking up the trees - I am of the opinion that a 6th tree should be added on the north end, equally spaced with the others. There is a large patch of very good grass here but there is no shade. I agree with Rome that the west wind rotor concern is minimal and that we will get more benefit overall by adding this tree. I am interested on other opinions on this before I proceed. If it were only up to me, I would have the tree in the ground before the end of next week. Please speak up with your concerns NOW.

Rob

Ultra Greens, the nursery on Maclay, is offering $50 off on 24", boxed, shade trees over $169 (I have a coupon). I don't know how much a new white alder will cost but I'm in for $20, if anyone else is up for planting. I may even help dig the hole. If there are enough takers, maybe we should get two or a larger specimen that won't take forever to provide shade.