CntryBoy777 - The Lazy A** Acres Adventures

[CntryBoy777]

Here's something that Joyce just completed....

 

[CntryBoy777]

It sure does Devonviolet, but it sure beats sitting here twittling my thumbs, and complaining about not having anything to do...

 

[Bruce]

Nice work Joyce!!

 

[Devonviolet]

Just go to google search page and ask "What is the elevation of........" and just name the closest city to ya.

You can look at topo maps here:
https://www.mytopo.com/maps/

I can't seem to get either one of these to give me what I'm sure is correct elevations.

The first one tells me that Our whole property is flat, at 530'. However, I know for a fact that it is highest in about the middle and low in the front and back ends, of the property. The mytopo link tells me that the whole length, of the property is 530', with a sudden change to 516' at the road. Again not correct.

At one time, @Baymule, gave me a link, that seemed to be able to pinpoint different elevations, on the property, when you drop a pin on a location. It tended to lock up on me though.

Oh well, I probably have too much going on to worry about it right now.

 

[Devonviolet]

Here's something that Joyce just completed....
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Very pretty' Joyce!!!

I used to be able to do fine detail work, like that. However, I now have Essential Tremors, which makes it impossible to hold a steady hand.

 

[Mike CHS]

That is nice work but I doubt you consider it work.

I envy people that have the patience to do those kind of things.

 

[CntryBoy777]

@Devonviolet she said to relay to ya Thanks!....sorry ya are unable to do that anymore, she does it to stay busy...ADHD.
I didn't find the elevation of this exact place here, I just found out about the closest town here, for a general reference. Our place certainly isn't flat....just ask @Latestarter....

 

[Bruce]

I can't seem to get either one of these to give me what I'm sure is correct elevations.

The first one tells me that Our whole property is flat, at 530'. However, I know for a fact that it is highest in about the middle and low in the front and back ends, of the property. The mytopo link tells me that the whole length, of the property is 530', with a sudden change to 516' at the road. Again not correct.

At one time, @Baymule, gave me a link, that seemed to be able to pinpoint different elevations, on the property, when you drop a pin on a location. It tended to lock up on me though.

Oh well, I probably have too much going on to worry about it right now.

I don't know exactly where you live but I know it is some distance south(ish) of @Latestarter. Here is a screenshot of just north of Gilmer. Shows plenty of elevation lines. Of course those lines are in even 10' increments so if it goes up and down less than that, it will show as flat.

 

[misfitmorgan]

Our well is 175' in solid clay. The well guy told Dad that he would never have to worry about anything "Seeping" into it with that much clay as a barrier.

We have almost solid clay on our place to, we are trying to work enough organic matter into the garden to grow still properly. Atm the soil is so hard after the first rain of planting that all the plants just grow on top almost. Our poor potatoes had such a tough time that we only got a 5 gallon bucket, mostly full or "new" potato sized potatoes and that was from 2 full rows of potatos. Our rows are approx 120ft long. Have you had any problems trying to get stuff to grow in your garden?

A "deep" well here is 100' and wells here cost about $200/ft to drill unless you go deeper then 50', then they give you a "discount" which means a 100" well is generally about $8,000 finished.

The thermometer said we got up to 50° today, but it was the coldest 50° we have ever felt. The WC had to be much colder, the tips of my fingers took at least an hour to get warm enough for the feeling to come back in them. Needless to say, we only did what had to be done outside today. The winds are shifting to be from the S so the temps will be increasing, finally...but, we have rain coming tomorrow off/on all day. Sun is to return on Saturday with a hi of 69°. I have got to get things finished, but the weather certainly isn't being cooperative very much. I will however, work Sat and Sun on getting ready to order the fencing this next wk. There are other things crowding the agenda...the transition to the house, and family coming in the end of May for a visit. Not to mention the mowing, tree trimming, Garden to work, and preparing for the grandchildren's visit. That means I have to do some Fishing to have some in the freezer for a fish fry, in case they don't catch enough to eat....there will be 10 total people here and both SILs are sizeable young men with a healthy appetite. So, a few bags of fillets in the freezer already is insurance.....

We are dreaming of 50F atm lol. Yesterday's high here was 39F overnight was 11F with 10-12mph wind. Suppose to get 2-4" of snow from this afternoon to saturday afternoon. On the bright side Sunday will be 43F and DH got the water line in the barn thawed out.

I wish you luck on your fishing!!

Here's something that Joyce just completed....
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Very pretty! Is there a specific name for that or just flossing or embroidery? My grandma used to do that to all the pillow cases, she also used to do red turkey which i love!! I never learned how to do either though, just cross stitch.

 

[CntryBoy777]

@misfitmorgan the garden has been worked for close to 20yrs now. Each yr we rake leaves and work them into the soil, so the top layers are fairly rich and workable. We grow potatoes in tires. You can actually grow them in a mixture of sand, soil, and leaves. As the plant grows, you add medium, leaving the top 1/3-1/2 of the plant exposed to light, add a tire as necessary. When it is time to harvest, ya just push the tires over and pull the taters from the inside of the tires. If ground vermin are a problem, you can put a piece of hardware cloth under bottom tire. The tires being black draw the warmth of the sun, so you can plant a bit earlier, not having to wait for grounds temps to make it to ideal range. The is a guy in Florida that grows them in sawdust.

Joyce does cross stitch and embroidery, that was embroidery, my Mom taught her.
I am not sure of the cost of the well, but around here there is a set price down to 100' and then they charge by the foot to go deeper. It was dug back in '92....