Category: July 2011
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Oldie but a Goodie
Allis Chalmers 66 combine July 19, 2011 This old machine is a grand lady. She is probably as old as I am and still working good. She has been customized with the aluminum sheets on the grain reel, but other than that she is all original. I should probably…
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Thistle in the crop
Speltz 2011 and a lone thistle July 18, 2011 You may have to click on the photo to enlarge it, but then you will see a lone thistle in my speltz. I was just taking a picture of the crop. I didn’t see the noxious weed until I…
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The sky is the limit
A beautiful sky July 16, 2011 I have heard that saying quite often, “The sky’s the limit”. I guess whomever said that is correct. If you put your mind to something, nothing will hold you back. Dream big, reach for the stars, keep your goals in sight and…
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Amber Waves of Grain
Speltz 2011 July 15, 2011 Today, I got our speltz all combined. It was a lighter crop than expected. The spring rains washed some out and drowned a bit more. The good thing is though, I have enough. There will be plenty to feed the horses through another year.…
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Goofing Off
Horses enjoying a day off July 14, 2011 Its getting dry here after a very wet spring. I am sure we will get more rain and we are finally ready for it. The horses even make dust as they run and play in the evening sun. Goofing off…
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Well Rounded
Pennsylvania round barn near Gettsyburg July 13, 2011 People have told me that I am well-rounded. At first one might think they are talking about my slightly plump stature, but hopefully they are talking about my knowledge base. I know about farming and animals, but also enjoy history,…
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Mixing it up
Mixed specie grazing July 12, 2011 Here are our cows and sheep grazing together. They keep each other company, but more importantly, graze our pastures efficiently. They eat different grasses along with some of the same. This “clipping” makes the best use of the feed. I mow after…
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Red maples in the sunset
End of the day July 10, 2011 The end of the day is a peaceful time. The sun sets in the west casting long shadows as it slips below the horizon. It’s a quiet time that signals to the world the time is coming for rest and sleep.…
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The beauty that surrounds us
Our garden border July 9, 2011 There is beauty everywhere you look. It’s just that we often don’t take the time to see it. Our garden border is made up of cone flowers, daylillys and daisies. They come back every year and all I have to do is…
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Bringing in the harvest
Load of first cutting bales July 8, 2011 Last night, just before the rain, I finished baling the first cutting hay. It is nice hay and smells wonderful. I even had enough time after I finished to get the square baler working. Some of these round bales will become…
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