Kyle_in_Tex
Super Star Member
46F going to 77F
I got a bit of mowing done yesterday. Maybe 6 acres or so. Sure was nice to get some good tractor time for the first time this year. Not an easy 6 acres mind you. We have a number of "motts" (or stands) of post oak trees on our place. I try to mow in-between the trees twice a year to keep them from overgrowing. You have to drive like you're in a Ferrari to go between the trees. I take the FEL off, and lower the ROPS, and then just appreciate the heck out of the MFWD, power steering, hydrostatic tranny and the left side individual rear brake pedals that help turn on a dime. When done, they look really nice like a park. They are in need of some pruning and cutting the "scrub" out still. Also the one just east of the house has a lot of deadwood in it. There must be something killing them, although I really don't mind so much as it needs to get thinned out.
I finally repaired the A/C's drip line pipe (I hope). I have a perforated pvc pipe just going out into the yard, but about every 2 years it gets clogged up. This time, I put a 4 way pvc fitting just where it comes out from under the home at just below ground level. It now has a drain straight down into our french drain, is still connected to the original lawn pvc pipe, and a straight up cleanout/breather tube. I did not glue anything, since I know I will have to take it apart for maintenance sooner or later. If I could just remember to add a few drops of bleach to the A/C's drain line at the unit.... I've been told that improper drain lines can produce pathogens. If any of you has something that you have to somewhat regularly dig up for maintenance, I highly recommend plain old sand to fill the hole with. So much easier to dig next time around.
Need to burn off some of the dead wood today. If the wind will remain normal.
RNG, I feel for you. You and your dad are in my prayers. Your dad not being able to offer any information that could help is a tough situation. I dread the day my mom passes. Having to deal with all her stuff. She has started offloading some of it, but there is still a bunch of stuff. Nothing of any significant value. Just a lot sentimental stuff that I will have not much room for. Is there much of your dad's stuff that you would like to keep? If so, I would consider buying a used enclosed trailer and hauling some back home. You can usually get your money back out of most trailers. They really hold their value if bought and sold right.
Have a blessed day all.
I got a bit of mowing done yesterday. Maybe 6 acres or so. Sure was nice to get some good tractor time for the first time this year. Not an easy 6 acres mind you. We have a number of "motts" (or stands) of post oak trees on our place. I try to mow in-between the trees twice a year to keep them from overgrowing. You have to drive like you're in a Ferrari to go between the trees. I take the FEL off, and lower the ROPS, and then just appreciate the heck out of the MFWD, power steering, hydrostatic tranny and the left side individual rear brake pedals that help turn on a dime. When done, they look really nice like a park. They are in need of some pruning and cutting the "scrub" out still. Also the one just east of the house has a lot of deadwood in it. There must be something killing them, although I really don't mind so much as it needs to get thinned out.
I finally repaired the A/C's drip line pipe (I hope). I have a perforated pvc pipe just going out into the yard, but about every 2 years it gets clogged up. This time, I put a 4 way pvc fitting just where it comes out from under the home at just below ground level. It now has a drain straight down into our french drain, is still connected to the original lawn pvc pipe, and a straight up cleanout/breather tube. I did not glue anything, since I know I will have to take it apart for maintenance sooner or later. If I could just remember to add a few drops of bleach to the A/C's drain line at the unit.... I've been told that improper drain lines can produce pathogens. If any of you has something that you have to somewhat regularly dig up for maintenance, I highly recommend plain old sand to fill the hole with. So much easier to dig next time around.
Need to burn off some of the dead wood today. If the wind will remain normal.
RNG, I feel for you. You and your dad are in my prayers. Your dad not being able to offer any information that could help is a tough situation. I dread the day my mom passes. Having to deal with all her stuff. She has started offloading some of it, but there is still a bunch of stuff. Nothing of any significant value. Just a lot sentimental stuff that I will have not much room for. Is there much of your dad's stuff that you would like to keep? If so, I would consider buying a used enclosed trailer and hauling some back home. You can usually get your money back out of most trailers. They really hold their value if bought and sold right.
Have a blessed day all.
