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Last week we had mid to high 80's with humidity in the high 80-90's range. DH kept saying, "There's no air to breathe!"
I've gone to wearing my hair in a ponytail, on top of my head and a rolled up bandana around my forehead to catch the sweat. I HATE the high humidity, but the work needs to get done, so we push through.
The next six days are supposed to be dryer with upper 80's. Maybe we can now get the back pasture mowed now.
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This isn't "Water" from my mouth...but, from my Brow...
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Teresa used the neighbors son today to put a bunch of small jobs to bed. I planted some giant bamboo a couple of years ago in a 20'x20' area that is just now taking off that needed fenced to keep the sheep off and that got done. The turkey hutch that the turkeys don't use got painted the same color as our two shelters. Teresa is rigging the hut to accommodate a young turkey that is an orphan. We think it is probably one of the batch that we found last month but the mom is nowhere around and we think it got taken by either a coyote or a 2 footed predator. I only use that term because the season is over.
I started cutting up one of the big fallen oaks and got almost all of the big branches that I can reach. I'm probably going to have to get as much as I can reach and then try to pull the main truck out into the open so I can try to roll it over. If my little Kubota can't handle it the neighbors dozer is parked right next to the field the tree is in. So far almost a full cord of wood has been taken to the neighbors and I'm not much over 25% done with this one side.
I won't post many more The pictures of squash since they all pretty much alike. This little pile is the 3rd picking we have done and that isn't counting a big pile one of the neighbors came over and picked. The tomatoes are putting a huge amount of fruit on and we found our first Horn-worm today. We didn't see our first one last year until July. It just dawned on me that we had just got moved in June so the tomatoes weren't in until then.
The red cups are some Marigold, Basil and Oregano seed starts.
I started cutting up one of the big fallen oaks and got almost all of the big branches that I can reach. I'm probably going to have to get as much as I can reach and then try to pull the main truck out into the open so I can try to roll it over. If my little Kubota can't handle it the neighbors dozer is parked right next to the field the tree is in. So far almost a full cord of wood has been taken to the neighbors and I'm not much over 25% done with this one side.
I won't post many more The pictures of squash since they all pretty much alike. This little pile is the 3rd picking we have done and that isn't counting a big pile one of the neighbors came over and picked. The tomatoes are putting a huge amount of fruit on and we found our first Horn-worm today. We didn't see our first one last year until July. It just dawned on me that we had just got moved in June so the tomatoes weren't in until then.
The red cups are some Marigold, Basil and Oregano seed starts.
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Very nice! We use the same red cups to plant seedlings in, too. Except we usually start the seedlings in flats and then move them up into the red cups when they are bigger.
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I used to do that. Now I start the seeds in damp paper towels and put them in the cups after they have germinated. That way I plant them about two thirds full of soil and add a bit after they get taller. It only takes a short time since they are already germinated when they go in the Growers Mix.
CntryBoy777
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Joyce told me today that vine borers got one of our squash plants, so it is history.
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I plant squash the first of March to beat the squash bugs. Your squash looks lovely. If you have too much, try giving some to the sheep. Mine like it and so do the chickens and pigs!
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We are giving some to the chickens but the sheep seem to be slow to try new things. Except for the ram that is, he will try pretty much anything I give him.
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The wethers in with the ram didn't want to try any squash when I offered until they saw the ram gobble it down. Ringo (the ram) is about the most laid back sheep I have ever seen but of course that will probably change in July when we introduce the girls to him.
I'm attaching a picture of the paint Katahdin and her lambs taken this morning. We have been letting Maisy in with them every day and so far she only seems interested in smelling butts and they seem to accept her presence. Maisy got a good grooming today and I think we have enough white hair to make another dog. We really love this big girl and I think if I had to choose between our 3 dogs she would be the one.
I'm going to be gone for a few days. I need to head to Florida to say farewell to my favorite aunt. She is moving to Hospice in Orlando tomorrow after a long hard battle in the hospital and only has a few days left and asked for me to come see her. Prayers would be appreciated for Faye Harrison and her family.
I'm attaching a picture of the paint Katahdin and her lambs taken this morning. We have been letting Maisy in with them every day and so far she only seems interested in smelling butts and they seem to accept her presence. Maisy got a good grooming today and I think we have enough white hair to make another dog. We really love this big girl and I think if I had to choose between our 3 dogs she would be the one.
I'm going to be gone for a few days. I need to head to Florida to say farewell to my favorite aunt. She is moving to Hospice in Orlando tomorrow after a long hard battle in the hospital and only has a few days left and asked for me to come see her. Prayers would be appreciated for Faye Harrison and her family.
