Redneck in training
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Since we have draught we use pond water to water trees. I put two 55 gal barrels on my single axle trailer and fill them at the hydrant down the pond dam. I position the barrels such a way that the trailer has some weight on the tongue. So far so good. Then I pulled the trailer uphill and since I needed the tractor for other task I unhooked the hitch. The trailer swung violently back and the tongue missed my chin just by an inch. What happened is that when pulling the trailer the barrels mowed about a foot back wards so the weight was on the back of the trailer. If the tongue hit me it could easily break my neck or kill me on the spot.