CntryBoy777 - The Lazy A** Acres Adventures

[farmerjan]

I'm impressed. 95* boy you can have it...but after 2 night of light frost a week ago, we are supposed to hit over 80 on Wed. It was 84 in the sun here today. Got some of the tomato plants and some peppers to put out and will hopefully get most of the garden in this week and mulched. Need to get the green beans planted and pick up the rest of the tomatoes and some cucumber seeds. Waiting on the vet to call so can preg check a group of 16, some beef and some of my jerseys and crosses. Supposed to rain again this weekend. And my son just texted me and mowed 10 acres of wheat in the soft boot stage to make into hay so we can plant grain sorghum and that will get chopped in the fall for haylage. So I will be on the tractor on wednesday either tedding it out to dry or raking if he gets it tedded tomorrow after work. The "season" has begun!!!!

 

[Mike CHS]

The reward is going to be seeing your critters doing what they do best and that is eat greens.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Yes @farmerjan it truly has begun...ready or not. We have rain coming on Thurs and a chance of afternoon showers each day thereafter, with the temps pushing 90 in the shade and increased humidity.
The plan Mike is to be inside watching them eat that green, too...drinking sweet tea in the AC. I'll have to post a pic of the view...but, may watch from the front porch too.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Ya know, I'm kinda "Thick Headed" and don't see things too clearly from the "Get Go", but it Always presents itself too late to "Rectify". I had planned 7 gates originally, but cut it to 5.....but, I could've saved one by digging 2 more holes....right Here.... ....of course it is an easy fix when I replace the fence wire in the next couple of yrs, but I'll be kicking myself in the "Tail" every time I have to walk Around that whole stretch just to do something. If I don't quit putting things on the "To Do" list, I'll never get Done....

 

[CntryBoy777]

I found a sure sign of Summer today on goat walk... ...it is a ciacada shell. They crawl up out of the ground and like a butterfly from a cocoon they shed this shell to become the familiar sound of Summer as they mate, lay eggs and die. I did get some pics from the window today.... ...this is the view of the goat area..... ...this is looking straight..... ...and this is far right towards the bird house. So, once the fence gets finished this will be where I will be drinking sweet tea in the AC this summer....

 

[frustratedearthmother]

It looks good!

 

[Mike CHS]

A fence really changes the look and feel of a place. Once you are done with the stuff that HAS to get done at least you get to choose what to-do has the priority and not feel like you're forced to do X Y or Z.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Since most here are unaware of much of my past and passions, I thought I'd share a bit of that with ya. Something I have always loved to do is grill whether BBQ or slow cooking roasts, chickens, and other meats and vegtables. I have even entered some contests from time to time...never won anything....but, sure did enjoy it. I am no chef with a ton of fru-fru knowledge, but I have never had a single bite returned because it wasn't good. I don't do well in contests because I could care less about "Presentation" or impressing others with anything artistic. I grew up to just be thankful it was on a plate. Since the daughters are coming in they have requested that I do some grilling and to teach them some about it. So, I went out and got something just for me and yes I splurged...for me anyway. I spent the morning putting it together.... ....I normally just get the $30-40 special at WallyWorld, but got this for $119. I really was surprised as to the weight of it and will probably be the last one I buy. I won't know what to do with so much grill space, but I can assure ya it will be full. The girls want me to cook teriyaki steak the last nite they are here so they will have leftovers to snack on while traveling back home. It is good cold or hot. Anyway, just thought I'd share that with ya as I'm looking forward to seasoning this new cooker up....

 

[frustratedearthmother]

That's a beauty and I'm sure you will do it justice!

 

[greybeard]

Since most here are unaware of much of my past and passions, I thought I'd share a bit of that with ya. Something I have always loved to do is grill whether BBQ or slow cooking roasts, chickens, and other meats and vegtables. I have even entered some contests from time to time...never won anything....but, sure did enjoy it. I am no chef with a ton of fru-fru knowledge, but I have never had a single bite returned because it wasn't good. I don't do well in contests because I could care less about "Presentation" or impressing others with anything artistic. I grew up to just be thankful it was on a plate. Since the daughters are coming in they have requested that I do some grilling and to teach them some about it. So, I went out and got something just for me and yes I splurged...for me anyway. I spent the morning putting it together....View attachment 34635 View attachment 34636 ....I normally just get the $30-40 special at WallyWorld, but got this for $119. I really was surprised as to the weight of it and will probably be the last one I buy. I won't know what to do with so much grill space, but I can assure ya it will be full. The girls want me to cook teriyaki steak the last nite they are here so they will have leftovers to snack on while traveling back home. It is good cold or hot. Anyway, just thought I'd share that with ya as I'm looking forward to seasoning this new cooker up....

I've threatened several times to buy the smoker version of that one, but for 2 years now, I've an old 150 gal air compressor tank behind the shop, with cut lines laid out to make a big smoker out of. Maybe I'll get around to it some day. My older sis has the one you have with the smoker 'tank' on the end and she really likes it.

Otherwise, I just use a pit I made for my mother 40 years ago..made out of 22" 1/4 pipe. It works for wife and I and is perfect for a full 10lb bag of leg qtrs if the kids or 4H come to visit.