Texas Spring/Summer Thread

jinman · Jul 8, 2012

Brandi, I hope you post some photos/plans in a separate projects thread and give us the link. I'm sure lots of folks would like to see your work, but they might not check this thread. I'm sure lookin' forward to seeing somebody else digging in the dirt. I'm glad your conditions are a bit better than mine.

bindian · Jul 8, 2012

pacerron said:
Brandi,
Even with the straw hat and canopy, if you have fair skin, don't forget the sunscreen. It's hot and greasy but I have a 2 ｽ inch scar on my cheek to prove it is needed. I have always worn a wide brim straw hat and have canopys on all tractors, but it wasn't enough. Skin cancer is one of a tractor operators biggest plagues.
Ron

Ron,
SPF 15 Clinque moisturer....a girl's best friend.........plus the afore mentioned long sleeve Wrangler, cotton shirt over a t shirt.
Thanks for the heads up.
Yesterday afternoon's sudden rain shower (1/8th inch) cut me short by 3.5 hours of a whole day in the pond. This morning we got another 1/8 before church. So the clay is just the right texture to compact good, but the lowest point, about 5 feet, is taking the front wheel down to the hub with a full bucket load. Been having to haul clay instead of pushing it, as the good redish clay is only in one spot on the site. The rest is that whiteish clay, which I am using for fill on the dam as I pack the red in above the core trench.
hugs, Brandi

jinman · Jul 9, 2012

This upcoming weekend, July 14-15, 2012, is the Parker County Peach Festival in Weatherford, TX. I know Dennis is aware of the festival, but we have other members in the DFW metroplex who also might be interested. We always wait until the week/weekend after the festival to go to Weatherford and buy a bushel of peaches. With our rains early in the season and dry weather for the last month, the peaches should be plump and sweet.

As they say at the Peach Festival, "All we are saying is give peach a chance."

bindian · Jul 9, 2012

jinman said:
Brandi, I hope you post some photos/plans in a separate projects thread and give us the link. I'm sure lots of folks would like to see your work, but they might not check this thread. I'm sure lookin' forward to seeing somebody else digging in the dirt. I'm glad your conditions are a bit better than mine.

Jim,
Been working hard around the showers we are getting. No rain today yet. I hope to post a thread tonight. Had photos uploaded last night, but after coming in after dark, and getting up at 6..........I'm pooped. Now the camera battery needs chaging.
hugs, Brandi

Western · Jul 9, 2012

jinman said:
This upcoming weekend, July 14-15, 2012, is the Parker County Peach Festival in Weatherford, TX. I know Dennis is aware of the festival, but we have other members in the DFW metroplex who also might be interested. We always wait until the week/weekend after the festival to go to Weatherford and buy a bushel of peaches. With our rains early in the season and dry weather for the last month, the peaches should be plump and sweet.

As they say at the Peach Festival, "All we are saying is give peach a chance."

Love that quote!!:laughing: Looks to be nice weather for the weekend temp wise too. I here I have not received any rain at the house , but it has been "close".. It's raining here in Las Cruces NM, so we sit in a hotel room yet again and this is almost desert? must be something about my truck or trailer that is a rain magnet.

As they say at the Peach Festival, "All we are saying is give peach a chance."

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jinman · Jul 10, 2012

Western said:
must be something about my truck or trailer that is a rain magnet.

After you park them at your place for awhile, can I rent them to park at my place? I have easy in/out access.

Western · Jul 10, 2012

jinman said:
After you park them at your place for awhile, can I rent them to park at my place? I have easy in/out access.

RIGHT!:laughing: A few more trips out here like this past two and I may give them to you!:laughing: Have a "decent" view this morning anyhooo, but still hard to paint in the rain.

bindian · Jul 10, 2012

jinman said:
Brandi, I hope you post some photos/plans in a separate projects thread and give us the link. I'm sure lots of folks would like to see your work, but they might not check this thread. I'm sure lookin' forward to seeing somebody else digging in the dirt. I'm glad your conditions are a bit better than mine.

Jim,
Here is the link to my new pond thread. Instant Pond
It scared me this afternoon.
hugs, Brandi

bindian · Jul 10, 2012

jinman said:
Brandi, I hope you post some photos/plans in a separate projects thread and give us the link. I'm sure lots of folks would like to see your work, but they might not check this thread. I'm sure lookin' forward to seeing somebody else digging in the dirt. I'm glad your conditions are a bit better than mine.

Jim,
Here is the link to my new pond thread. Instant Pond
It scared me this afternoon.
hugs, Brandi

pacerron · Jul 11, 2012

Time to set the trap again. This bluebird house which was being used by swallows to raise their young was raided last night. A coon tore the roof off so he could reach the chicks. We sure are having roof problems lately on this farm.:confused2:

The little black sunflower seeds from the birdseed sack are about the only thing doing well in this hot dry weather.
Ron