But first I used my reciprocal saw to cut back the tangled brush, tree limbs and multiflora rose. I went back with my little electric chain saw and took down the bigger limbs and saplings. I took out the broken insulators and replaced them with ones I already had and restrung the hot wire [electric fence].
But it felt like a great project for a cold day. The only thing I may do yet it weed whack some of the offensive weeds that are along the fence area. I used a shovel and dug over 20 burdock plants and several clumps of motherwort.
Part of our west yard is rough and steep. It never got repaired after the house was remodeled and I was going to hire someone to take care of it and grade out the bumps and huge divots that no mower can go through.
Two trees were taken down in this spot last year the excavator dug it up even worse. My thought was to hire him to come back and do a lawn make over. However with the current cuts to things by the government and the uncertain economy, I decided to wait and have an estimate done this fall.
I reverted to my 4 hooved mowers.
First, plant the posts. The soil has dried out again, this took a lot of effort.
Plan how to string the hotwire so that it works out in the other pasture....
String the fence....test the fence.
Open the little gate for access and watch the mowers work.
Mowing problem solved for a few months.
Supply 'bucket' for tight places....
Next job up. Some weed whacking and mowing the yard again....
Sounds busy. Must train the mules to take lunch to the hubby. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteNice mowers! 😁 RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteI love the mowers happily at work. And your endless love and patience with hub. I remember those chunks of time punctuated by checking.
ReplyDeleteI think your one hour system was a great idea. It makes sure you take a small break too. The car fob was also genius. I hope you are laughing that the calls were all for lunch. It's funny from my side of the fence. I am sure it is hilarious/frustrating/infuriating from your side. All I can say is - Girl, you have spunk!
ReplyDeleteLots of work Val, you are one strong gal! The car alarm is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress! Love the key fob for communication. I keep my extra next to the bed in case I hear anything weird in the middle of the night and want to make some noise.
ReplyDeleteThat was me. Forgot to add my name. Lori
ReplyDeleteThere is always work to be done and car fobs to respond to!
ReplyDeleteYou've been a busy bee!
ReplyDeleteYou are very capable both physically and mentally in that you know how to do these tasks.
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh at his honking for lunch!! It's a lot of work maintaining fence lines. Mark is out doing that right now. I envy your strength!
ReplyDelete4 legged mowers are definitely more affordable than hiring machinery! Fencing is always a lot of work, but necessary. Nice that your neighbor helped out by ding his side of the fence.
ReplyDeleteYou are the best Val, such an impressive work ethic you have and then the lunch maker, oh boy had to smile at that one. I take my hat off and salute you my friend.
ReplyDeleteKay of Musings: Good gosh, Val! I just can’t get over all your do.
ReplyDeleteI was raised in a family of hard workers and we just don't seem to quit very easily. However I am looking forward to one day moving off the farm to a little house with a little yard that begs to have flower gardens.
DeleteLD....I like the roll of eyes. My dad had one section of his farm as electric fence as he just didn't want to build a regular fence. It was fun for h is sons to mess with when we cam across it. You are working hard.
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