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What are ya feeding?7 tons of hay delivered to us. It is more than I'd normally buy, but given inflation and the unknowns ahead of us...
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What are ya feeding?7 tons of hay delivered to us. It is more than I'd normally buy, but given inflation and the unknowns ahead of us...
My Dad, brother and I, with the neighbor and help from the driver used to unload 40 tons of alfalfa in a day. I was tired and couldn't breath for days. Luckily I was a teenager and recovered quickly.@Jbsheepdog the wife's horses.... Not my thing but here I am...
I dated a woman in my 20s who owned two horses and all of her money was spent on boarding fees, food, and vet bills, etc. That's not even mentioning that she spent a huge amount of time at the stable cleaning them, ensuring they had food, etc. Colossal time and money sink.My Dad, brother and I, with the neighbor and help from the driver used to unload 40 tons of alfalfa in a day. I was tired and couldn't breath for days. Luckily I was a teenager and recovered quickly.
Horses and Angus cattle. MONEY PIT.
Times have changed a lot since the old days. My grandfather in Arkansas had horses and mules, and they were essentially tools to get work done or toys for grandchildren to enjoy. Not much money was ever spent on them.I dated a woman in my 20s who owned two horses and all of her money was spent on boarding fees, food, and vet bills, etc. That's not even mentioning that she spent a huge amount of time at the stable cleaning them, ensuring they had food, etc. Colossal time and money sink.
Of course, anyone could say the same for my hobbies.
I'd rather have a Mammoth Jack Mule. More sure footed, more stamina, and smarter.If I could, I'd have some horses on my place. They're hardy beasts, and don't need gasoline.
2/10 of one percent. It's a killer3 boxes 9mm arrived from Sportsman's Warehouse. I'm still trying to avoid crowds if I can purchase online. Current Oregon Covid-19 death rate 201 per 100,000. 19 deaths/day in Oregon. Be safe.
Hard to say what the true numbers are.2/10 of one percent. It's a killer
I love those pickers. I have one for apples/pears and another head for cherries. My balance isn't what it used to be and those three leg ladders can be dangerous. Nice looking apples.Hard to say what the true numbers are.
I was told by a first responder that a fellow who died as the result of falling off a ladder was declared a C19 death - apparently because he had the germ at the time of his death. Go figure.
Makes a man wonder about things sometimes.
Picked apples today, but didn't use a ladder. Just about the time my back said "Time to stop", a Great Horned Owl started talking.
A very nice way to end the day. Now, if I can talk my wife into making some more applesauce…
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I've heard reports of car accidents, shooting victims, people going to ER for broken bones(from close family/friends) all tested positive for the big scary "covid 19". Hospitals are testing for the money sent from papa government. It's just a big money grab. The flu and Driving an automobile are both Statistically more dangerous.Hard to say what the true numbers are.
I was told by a first responder that a fellow who died as the result of falling off a ladder was declared a C19 death - apparently because he had the germ at the time of his death. Go figure.
Makes a man wonder about things sometimes.
Picked apples today, but didn't use a ladder. Just about the time my back said "Time to stop", a Great Horned Owl started talking.
A very nice way to end the day. Now, if I can talk my wife into making some more applesauce…
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Applesauce? Buy a press and make cider!Hard to say what the true numbers are.
I was told by a first responder that a fellow who died as the result of falling off a ladder was declared a C19 death - apparently because he had the germ at the time of his death. Go figure.
Makes a man wonder about things sometimes.
Picked apples today, but didn't use a ladder. Just about the time my back said "Time to stop", a Great Horned Owl started talking.
A very nice way to end the day. Now, if I can talk my wife into making some more applesauce…
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That's been on my radar for a long time. Maybe next year...Applesauce? Buy a press and make cider!
Too many places starting leaking stories about family members killed in a car accident and the cause of death being listed as "Covid" which was ridiculous.I've heard reports of car accidents, shooting victims, people going to ER for broken bones(from close family/friends) all tested positive for the big scary "covid 19". Hospitals are testing for the money sent from papa government. It's just a big money grab. The flu and Driving an automobile are both Statistically more dangerous.
Nice haul on the apples. I've started pruning my fruit trees the last few years pretty radically so I don't have to use a picker or a ladder. Works great all the fruit is in arms reach. If interested check out "back to eden gardening (pruning)" on YouTube.
I have replaced my tail lights and backup lights with LEDs lights and I can see more when I backup with the brighter LED lights instead of an incandescent bulbs. I do not think the that you showed would work on my pickup truck either.I've been improving the lighting on my truck.
I replaced the halogen bulbs with LED bulbs, which improved how I see the road/etc.
I then noticed that I could not see anything when I was backing up so I ordered this:
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We'll see how well that works. I intend to install it such that the lights are on the upper side.
I will also try it on my pickup but not sure it will fit due to the bumper. If that works I will get another.
I also noticed the rear marker lights in the frame were kaput, so I ordered some LED bulbs for those.
I explored getting a light bar - one with turn signals/etc., but for now decided against it. If someone hits the rear of my truck they will total their car for sure, but maybe only scratch the frame that holds the hitch - it is built like the rear end of most much larger trucks - not something you want to hit at any speed.
I thought about getting some work lights for the headache rack/bar, but could not find any that easily attach to a square bar that has a grid attached to it.
I installed the lights on my receiver. I tested them first. Going to need to wire them in somewhere.I have replaced my tail lights and backup lights with LEDs lights and I can see more when I backup with the brighter LED lights instead of an incandescent bulbs. I do not think the that you showed would work on my pickup truck either.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Single-LED-1530lm-Waterproof/dp/B06XHXLMYT/ref=sr_1_46?tag=mochaglobal10-20&ascsubtag=srctok-e492428e12f8d3ad&btn_ref=srctok-e492428e12f8d3ad&keywords=led+backup+lights+truck&qid=1663543219&sr=8-46&th=1