Hey Darlin’!
I love a productive day! Despite getting a late start (it was after 10:00 by the time the four of us, Ray Williams, Petra Grimm and John K got on the trail), we managed to install 31 posts, almost all of the posts in the western half of the property. The only ones we missed are two by the road and one down the teal trail, which I can do just fine with my tractor, probably tomorrow. Fabulous effort by all! We made a big dent, now I’m going to have to do what I can over the next few days and weeks to finish it, though I suspect there are sections in the southeastern part of the property that are too deep under water. Unfortunately, we missed our window of opportunity during the dry season, but if we need to wait until the fall, that’s what will have to happen! When we came back for lunch and for more gas for the auger (it leaked, and Ray hadn’t brought his fuel tank with him), the mowers had arrived, thankfully. They did a good job mowing everything, I asked them to do all the campsites, which they missed last time, and one paddock that they missed but that had ragweed in it, so I wanted to slow down that seeding process a bit. I had thought I was going to have to bushhog camp tomorrow, but now that they’ve come, I can do posts tomorrow instead. So glad to be making progress! But a long way from finished. Once I get the posts out, I still have to prepare the cross pieces and screw them into each post as well, which will be a long job if I had to do it on my tractor. Hoping Ray will be available with his side by side, that baby really cruises, so we could get it done in a day, I’m sure! What took the time today was the augering and post placement, and he was exhausted because of the physical requirements, but simply chauffeuring me around wouldn’t be any strain on him, and he’s already said how he enjoys driving around, so I think I might be able to persuade him when the time comes. Anyway, a good job today, looking forward to my shower and a good night sleep! Good night, sweetie! Love you!
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