Category: July 2012
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Red Tails In The Sunset
July 16, 2012 It took quite a few years, but now we have a pair of red-tailed Hawks that nest on our farm every year. Now is the time that they begin teaching their young how to hunt. The screaming hawks fill the sky, floating on air currents…
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“Rootin Tootin” Day
July 15, 2012 The sows really enjoy the large pasture that they share. They can run, rest and play whenever they want. They root up the ground in search of rootlets and Lord only knows what else. They eat ear corn along with whatever they want in the…
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Berry Good!
July 14, 2012 These blackberries are ripening slow. They need some rain too. There are (were) a few black ones waiting to be picked, but the real flush should come the next week. I did eat quite a few, as I field tested them for moisture, flavor and…
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It’s All About Adventure
July 13, 2012 It is all about adventure. We could just walk down the drive to the sugarhouse, but I built this little foot bridge and handrail for my grandchildren. It will some day be an awesome path through the woods. It is a very small patch of…
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Waiting On The Rain
July 12, 2012 The pastures have all been mowed. We now wait for the rain. It is very dry and all the plants need a drink. We are watering the pumpkins and once in a while, the garden, but are waiting on the rain. Last season we…
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Who Needs Directions?
July 10, 2012 There is a horse on our farm that is always in his right place and on the job. He points the way of the wind and adorns our horse barn. Putting him up there was no easy task, but it was worth it. I look…
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Gone but not Forgotten
July 9, 2012 The little old chicken house has been demolished. The real estate that she leaves behind will be used for … what else.. more buildings 😮 She came down easily. The old boards splintered as the floor fell right out of the bottom. The siding…
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Skidding to a Stop
July 7, 2012 Our skid steer broke down. The repair turned out to be fairly simple, but took time and effort. Finding the parts was a little difficult, but not impossible…the internet is very useful. We are back in business and running on all four wheels again. …
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Heat Index
July 6, 2012 I am not sure when it started, but now the weatherman has to tell you what “hot” feels like! I am thinking that anything over 90 degrees F, is hot! Those guys telling me that it will feel like a 100 is dang near cruel.…
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