Baymule
Herd Master
The tree is an Elm. The mystery plants are sumac.
Senile Texas Aggie - comic relief for the rest of you
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Mini Horses
Herd Master
Only way is to find the fountain of youth and get younger. I'm 72 & I swear that I can just bump into things and get a skin peel. OK, I'm not a heavy weight, so losing collagen is major for me. But, life is what it is! I've considered long sleeves but, even then I get the scrapes. My arms look like I've been in a fight with a knife. Carry napkins & band aids.
YES!!! 1/2 of my problem is that -- muscle to push, pull, etc. when attaching implements. The backhoe is the EASIEST thing for me to off/on. Bush hog -- never been able to connect up but, can get it off!
OK -- when I bought my tractor I called and said "bring me one with backhoe & front end loader!" I had sorta/kinda research various brands and I bought a Branson. I love it. Plus, red is my fav color! A compact but all I need. It will probably be the only one I ever buy. Not doing anything that is "heavy" for most owners. There are things I think I want/need that are only in my dreams. I'm good with what I have and it works great.
It's a little like a garden for those "non-serious" hobby farmers....we want everything but, don't need it!! If I need heavier, I can hire it for that one time need.
Bruce
Herd Master
Cedar? Wouldn't they prefer something that burns longer like maple or oak or eucalyptus?
Long way to haul wood.
Good deal!! Now you get to learn how to use all the levers
You aren't the only one bud!
greybeard
Herd Master
Cedar usually spits and crackles too, throwing sparks everywhere. It does burn hot tho, and if the chunks are large, might last awhile.
(my brother used to haul oak from here to Central Arkansas for his stepdaughter and her husband to burn but only because it was here, free, already on the ground, seasoned, and he was going that way anyhow)
Ridgetop
Herd Master
Beggars can't be choosers! What we got is what they get!
1. We got this type of wood (I think it's an ash tree)
2. They need firewood
3. They have no money for heating oil
4. We are going to Washington State anyway and pulling our stock trailer half empty
5. They are lucky DH rented a log splitter and he, DS1 and DS2 spent all day (109 degrees) splitting it for them.
6. When we get there, DH and I will have to unload and stack the wood for her
7. We will be lucky if my sister has cleared a spot for us to stack it onto
OBJECT: Get in - Unload - Get Out!
Also, what Graybeard said!
Bruce
Herd Master
Um, are there Emerald Ash Borers in CA?? If so do NOT take the wood with you. Burn it where it is.
Ridgetop
Herd Master
Don't think so. It's have been growing here since the 1950's. 90 mph winds took it down last winter because we have had no water for years and are not allowed to water any landscaping.
Ridgetop
Herd Master
Not allowed to burn anything here. This is where the Creek Fire took out homes, horses, lives, last year. High burn danger here.
Bruce
Herd Master
Check, it may be illegal to move ash. We now have them in VT, didn't until this year. Most likely some idiot brought ash with them for camp fire wood to save a couple of bucks. Thanks. We will now eventually lose all the ash trees in the state as they spread.
goatgurl
Herd Master
hey neighbor, @Devonviolet told me that I had a new neighbor on byh and to check you out. sure enough you and your bride live about 45 min. north and east of me. I live just on the ark, okla line if you follow 96 highway. I remember seeing someone saying they were new in western Arkansas but I didn't have a clue where so nice to meet youall. i'm not on here as much as I used to be so somehow missed seeing you.
I live on a little 60 acre place with a few goats, a few sheep, chickens, ducks and rabbits. and the dogs, I have an 14 year old mutt puppy, a 4 year old English shepherd, and a pair of maremma livestock guardian dogs. and I can't forget the bulldog. I am babysitting my granddog, an English bulldog, till my daughter can get her moved to Washington state with them. heres hoping tis soon.
I sure wish I had seen your posts sooner, I could have helped point you to tractor dealerships in the area. there are several just across the boarder in Oklahoma. moot point now. @Baymule is right, your mystery bush is a sumac, pretty much a pest, don't grow big enough to mess with but can sure take over a pasture if you let them. their only saving grace is that they are a pretty red color in the fall and the berries make a good lemonade substitute . oh and the birds like the berries too. that's why you see them growing all over. deposited complete with a touch of fertilizer to grow freely. might want to check them out on the web, there
is one kind of sumac that causes a contact dermatitis sort of like poison ivy.
welcome to the area, hope you like it here. I think you'll find it a lot more laid back than a lot of texas. may take some taking use to. if you need things for the farm I would suggest you check with the area co-ops, you'll find a lot more help thru them then you will at tractor supply in greenwood. give me a yell if I can help point you to places around here.
again welcome to Arkansas and welcome to back yard herds. there are a lot of nice helpful folks on this site as you have already found out. I look forward to following your adventures.
I live on a little 60 acre place with a few goats, a few sheep, chickens, ducks and rabbits. and the dogs, I have an 14 year old mutt puppy, a 4 year old English shepherd, and a pair of maremma livestock guardian dogs. and I can't forget the bulldog. I am babysitting my granddog, an English bulldog, till my daughter can get her moved to Washington state with them. heres hoping tis soon.
I sure wish I had seen your posts sooner, I could have helped point you to tractor dealerships in the area. there are several just across the boarder in Oklahoma. moot point now. @Baymule is right, your mystery bush is a sumac, pretty much a pest, don't grow big enough to mess with but can sure take over a pasture if you let them. their only saving grace is that they are a pretty red color in the fall and the berries make a good lemonade substitute . oh and the birds like the berries too. that's why you see them growing all over. deposited complete with a touch of fertilizer to grow freely. might want to check them out on the web, there
is one kind of sumac that causes a contact dermatitis sort of like poison ivy.
welcome to the area, hope you like it here. I think you'll find it a lot more laid back than a lot of texas. may take some taking use to. if you need things for the farm I would suggest you check with the area co-ops, you'll find a lot more help thru them then you will at tractor supply in greenwood. give me a yell if I can help point you to places around here.
again welcome to Arkansas and welcome to back yard herds. there are a lot of nice helpful folks on this site as you have already found out. I look forward to following your adventures.
