The Smell Of Spring In The Air

Finally got this ol' bear rearranged, tweeked down, cinched up and adjusted just the way I want it. Put 'er to work for the first time today.

Was worried that maybe I might need some calcium in the rear tires, but guess not. It really handles quite well just the way it is and has plenty of traction even in the mud.

What's that smell anyway? :>)

Allan

Went into town, got some 7018AC and planted 'em right on there. The only frustrating thing was that I had to be vigilant in constantly "adjusting my hand" to the unfamiliar rod.

If I ever stumble across that old rod that I used to use years ago, I'm gonna buy a pickup load of the stuff. Think you said it was probably 6011 Lincoln rod? Yes, it was a thin-fluxed rod that I used to buy in a 50-lb tin. Loved that stuff! :>)

Allan

Look at the heap I made with this little thing, they thought I was a little crazy, I made a stockpile quite high, and ran on top of it, before I started turning it to keep aerated, sure kept my seatbelt on and the ROPS up, little bugger would push ok, little at a time, really need an articulated loader or a bigger tractor, like making this stuff, but you can do a lot with a little if you take your time. Sells at $25/ yd no problem.

Excellent fertilizer. Trouble is, it just doesn't go far enough.

Allan

That big bucket will fill the spreader quick.

A valuable by-product of cattle I guess.

I've got a bunch of 'er to spread, but it'll just have to wait til this fall when the cows come off the stubble. :>(

Allan

Its gotta warm up and dry up sometime don't it?

Gary

Looking like rain again here too. Let 'er come! Can't get enough rain out here in this wilderness. :>(

Allan

Don't think it has ever been used as a spreader.

Allan

If ya stop, ya drop. :>)

Allan

The sideboards would just be in the way.

I'll leave a 10" diagonal on the sides and build a headache rack of sorts at the front.

Allan