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[Peanut]

I’ve owned forklifts of that brand, good stuff

I looked them up, based in Wisconsin. They make a lot of construction equipment, skid steers, boom lifts, etc.

I've never seen their farm equipment, seems to have been more of a regional supplier, upper midwest. Don't know how my neighbor ended up with one of their round balers way down here.

It looked very well made, all the welds were excellent. Their approach to keeping belts running true was novel, all 6-inch belts. All the framing had built in guides. Much better than the old Vemeer baler we had.

 

[Pearl]

Big Al heading out to show property this morning, I thought she looked quite beautiful today had to stop her for a photo.

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She looks beautiful EVERYDAY!!

 

[theheathen13]

My chickens really love some cabbage!

 

[zannej]

Sir Hammington looking like he's rolling his eyes at me (he's absolutely done with hearing about my bathroom project). Biscuits in the background on my APC unit.

Amanatu got jealous that I was taking pics of Hammy so she came over. Gravy Jones is off to the right sleeping on a pile of clean laundry.

 

[Supervisor42]

Sir Hammington looking like he's rolling his eyes at me (he's absolutely done with hearing about my bathroom project). Biscuits in the background on my APC unit.
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Amanatu got jealous that I was taking pics of Hammy so she came over. Gravy Jones is off to the right sleeping on a pile of clean laundry. View attachment 94451

I spent 20 minutes zooming in and looking for "the biscuits"

 

[Pearl]

I spent 20 minutes zooming in and looking for "the biscuits"

Biscuits and gravy, almost breakfast time!! Sweet dreams!!

 

[zannej]

LOL. I should have mentioned. Fluffy black & white cat is named Biscuits and the other black & white is named Gravy Jones. Mmm.
Most recent pic of my bathroom:

I found a water pick unopened in a box. I'll have to check in the morning to see if the crease is gone from under the Henry 547 box.

 

[Peanut]

I was down in a creek harvesting yellowroot when I started seeing deer tracks in the stream bed. I didn't look that closely, was too busy looking for cottonmouths.

The creek crossed under a highway but I climbed out and crossed the road. When I entered the woods I could see a trail on the bank I couldn't see from down in the creek.

It's wild hogs, not deer! I started finding signs of rooting near the creek. I should know hog tracks, guess I was distracted. At a glance their tracks are very similar to deer.

I drew a black line following the path. Prime spot if I need some ham.

 

[Supervisor42]

I was down in a creek harvesting yellowroot when I started seeing deer tracks in the stream bed. I didn't look that closely, was too busy looking for cottonmouths.

The creek crossed under a highway but I climbed out and crossed the road. When I entered the woods I could see a trail on the bank I couldn't see from down in the creek.

It's wild hogs, not deer! I started finding signs of rooting near the creek. I should know hog tracks, guess I was distracted. At a glance their tracks are very similar to deer.

I drew a black line following the path. Prime spot if I need some ham.

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Get you some ham!
God delivers, and the people in Alabama are totally good with that.
On topic, required pic:

 

[Peanut]

Get you some ham!
God delivers, and the people in Alabama are totally good with that.
On topic, required pic:

Yep, no season here. Basically shoot on sight. This creek is part of the new area I'm hunting medicine plants in. Farmers in that area are starting to suffer real damage. Lots of contract hunters working on the problem but hogs breed prolifically.

If I were a young man in this crappy economy I'd hang out my shingle and hunt hogs for a living.

 

[Supervisor42]

Yep, no season here. Basically shoot on sight. This creek is part of the new area I'm hunting medicine plants in. Farmers in that area are starting to suffer real damage. Lots of contract hunters working on the problem but hogs breed prolifically.

If I were a young man in this crappy economy I'd hang out my shingle and hunt hogs for a living.

Go for it!
I think most of the young people don't know how, let alone how to "disassemble" one .
Much better than pulling 'goatheads' (a toss-back to @Wingnut )

Edit: Forgot the required pic . Free ham, pork chops and bacon!

 

[Peanut]

Darn it! You got me thinking about this. That hog trail is beside a small, rarely used, county road. With very wide shoulders, wide enough for a vehicle. No houses within a mile. Only 20yrds into the woods to the hog trail. Good water flow in the creek and major swamp begins 150yrds down stream. I could field dress in the creek and be gone without being seen by anyone.

People can be silly, I usually avoid them. Actually prefer to not be seen at all.

 

[Wingnut]

Yes, stealth is good, I like keeping a low profile, even while outdoors... blend in with the environment, and not stand out like a drunken sailor at a Southern Baptist Temperance Revival Meeting, lol.

 

[Peanut]

I have to be honest. When I tell folks I’m out hunting wild medicinal plants… I get odd looks, from everybody! I’m the only person I know who does this within 200 miles in any direction. Of course I’m going to get odd looks!

When out scouting plants, any random people I might see I avoid, usually trouble. But, I make a point of stopping to meet people who live near places I park or can be seen entering a forest. A few people who would naturally wonder about a strange vehicle in a unusual place. I would be concerned about anything unusual within several miles of my home. I want those people to know who I am. It helps that my family has lived in this rural area for 180yrs.

Today I purposely stopped at a house just to meet the resident in the new area I’ve expanded into. A retired guy, air force, nice guy. We talked for a half hour. It was warm on the porch but he had a fan running.

He got a kick out of the fact I still keep one of my dog tags on my key ring, in case I have an accident they’ll know my blood type. (Just an excuse, like having it on there.) We swapped a few stories too.

Turns out the guy knows 2 of my cousins, was a good friend to one (passed away). The guy had also heard of yellow root. Found it interesting I had just harvested a bucket full. I’d brought a plant to show him. That alone usually convinces folks I’m on the up and up. Or at least brought visual aids to entertain them…

Anyway, he was helpful. Filled in blanks on my old topo map, drew a fork in a creek I didn’t know about. He even told me about several good places to pull off the nearby roads and park out of sight… Seems his wife wouldn’t let him drink beer in the house. So for years he’d go for a drive, park off the road out of sight and have a few. He knew all the good places a sheriff patrol wouldn’t notice or anyone else. (did I mention he was funny too!)

He told me about a couple old logging roads through some “Timber Co” lands. He knew the guys who leave game cameras out and where to look for them. He was a wealth of information. Next big chunk of fat wood I find I’ll leave it on his porch. Had firewood on his porch but I didn’t see any fat wood there or his wood pile. I know he’ll love to have a chunk. I’ll bring him one his grandchildren will even use.

Fatwood here is most often big stumps, 3ft in diameter is common. I’ll find him a nice piece and just leave it on his porch.

These are fatwood stumps found here on the farm. They are average size.

 

[Peanut]

Looks harmless doesn’t it? just a little creek going into the woods? Yesterday... its not often terrain makes me hesitate but this place did. It’s the edge of a very large swamp, just past those trees. I stood looking down this creek with every cell in my body screaming don’t go there! Of course I went anyway... but just past the 1st big pool of water into the shadows.

I stood for several minutes and let my eyes adjust to the dim light. I could see 3 cottonmouths within 50ft. Nope, not going in there… I left the poisonous snakes undisturbed. I didn’t even want to get close enough for a photo, maybe next time.

There are two places in my area known for large numbers of poisonous reptiles, this is one of them. Wouldn’t you know it! The other one is my best plant hunting ground.

 

[theheathen13]

New chicken coop in process!

 

[Peanut]

Looks like a beautiful day outside. How many hens? I'm replacing my perimeter fence now. My coop needs a rebuild too, looking for ideas. Thanks for posting.

 

[Griz78]

If the scrap guy isn't here by Friday it's mine.

 

[Peanut]

Home game this Saturday night in Tuskaloosa AL. Won't catch me within 40miles of here on game day. The town ceases to function when Bama is playing. Only 125K live here. The stadium holds 100K+. At least 50K are from out of town. The buses and winnebagos start arriving Friday afternoon. Some roads are backed up for miles. If you have business in town better have it completed before noon on Friday.

 

[Bacpacker]

Pretty much the same around Knoxville on game day

 

[theheathen13]

Looks like a beautiful day outside. How many hens? I'm replacing my perimeter fence now. My coop needs a rebuild too, looking for ideas. Thanks for posting.

8 hens, approx 32 square feet and going to put 4 laying boxes off the back. More room for the ladies.

 

[zannej]

Peanut, that is very cool that you met a new guy who knew your family and who gave you useful info. I don't mind snakes usually but cottonmouths are aggressive and nasty.
I took another picture of my sink in daylight. (The mucky stuff to the right was where the vinegar bottle was sitting-- apparently the bottom of it was dirty and I've since cleaned it).
Still trying to figure out how to remove this stuff around the drain. I want to remove the stopper thingy but need to figure out how. It keeps getting in the way and it feels flimsy. I'm struggling to remove the stuff on the top where soap used to sit, a spot behind the faucet from the line where the old one used to be, and up the back on the right a bit. I also need to figure out how to repair a chip in the bowl down in front right off center (not visible in picture).

 

[Heartbroken]

Rolled down the plastic on the sides and doors of the greenhouse, we've started getting into the 40s overnight. Plan to harvest the peppers soon and make jam; may end up drying the cherry tomatoes, can't eat them fast enough.

 

[dademoss]

The morning "food line" on my desk.

 

[zannej]

Aww, adorable kitties. My "food line" is spread out and covers a lot of area with all the kitties we have.
Used pumice stones on the sink (gently) and this is the result:

 

[dademoss]

Meadow is practicing her guerrilla warfare camo skills.

 

[Curmudgeon]

I left the poisonous snakes undisturbed.

LOL, good idea. Cottonmouths freak me out, they are aggressive and will chase you. I had one chase me on a road in Florida, I bet I ran 50 feet before he gave up.

 

[Pearl]

Meadow is practicing her guerrilla warfare camo skills.

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I didn't realize guerilla warfare involved napping!! I'm going to try that too!

 

[Chaosdawn]

Me and son at Ren Faire. You can kinda see my contacts, I went with one blue and one green.

 

[Supervisor42]

House being demolished just 3-doors down from us.
It flooded one too many times and FEMA bought it out.
Is this the 'rumble in the distance', and I should worry about when it will be "our turn"?