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I use a large screw eye and twist it into the remaining post piece. Then I hook a ratcheting tie down to it and hook it to my tractor bucket. A nice straight pull and out they come, easy as pie. Do it before ground freezes or before the ground is really wet, otherwise you are fighting hydraulic pressure.
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^^^ What about the sack and a half of redi-mix that is around it?
I'll never get a new post down until I dig that big cement rock out.
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I'd probably leave those 3(?) posts in the ground and just put in four posts instead (in between 'em) with slightly shorter fence spans for that section.... 'cause I'm lazy
 I wanted to say smart... 'cause I think of ways to be lazy .... but that ain't it  .
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Yeah, fence - shmence, as long as the turtles are OK.
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That's prob the smartest solution. That would mean cutting my fence boards..which I could do. Would save a lot of digging. Thanks. I can really appreciate lazy. 
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The forecast for Wednesday is 60 degrees.
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^^ This is how I do it.
important to rotate the direction.
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^^^^ I have used one many times. Sometimes easy-peasy, sometimes a real workout...
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I had hoped to never use one of those again.
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^^^ Yep....I have no problem with leaving the 75# concrete stones where they are.
I burnt the broken posts today...I might burn the boards also...start out new in the spring.
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They always snap at ground level. That's where the fulcrum is and snow is retained.
They do make wide plastic skirts to keep the buried part dry. Not sure how well that works though. I'm thinking at this point that sand and/or gravel makes the best filler to drain away from the wood. Maybe a little concrete at the very bottom, or a thick layer of Step#2 paver base compacted, to prevent sinking. I think porch or overhang post foundations with no side loading should be concrete Sonotubes with the post bolted to a Simpson post base tie above all ground moisture/insects. My solid fence fell over and I dug next to it and bolted a sister 4x4 to it top and bottom. Added a couple new ones. I wasn't going to dig up the rocks 4ft down. Seemed to work as a hack fix and it's not visible.
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^^^ I built that section of fence over a dozen years ago. Had to strengthen it up when it started leaning by adding more crete around the posts.
First time I've had any posts break off at ground level.
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Powered post-hole digger. Because you are worth it.
Or use a Hi-Lift jack and bolted chain
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To add to my op...I washed the Fit outside, burnt the fallen limbs from the storm, washed and cleaned the exterior house windows....and relaxed on the deck with a couple two hearted ales.
All in one afternoon. Just a great December day!
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I posted before I saw the 2 above mine.
I like the idea of digging new spots for the two posts. My manual post digger will do it easily. Thank You Manuel
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Cuz I’m always looking for holes to drill...
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