tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post8860635232056156878..comments2024-03-28T06:17:49.540-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: THE TRUCK GETS A NEW USE1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-205211907930703452022-07-24T18:57:42.342-05:002022-07-24T18:57:42.342-05:00Interesting about the rainwater. Will have to rem...Interesting about the rainwater. Will have to remember that. Another vote for slow water too. When we have something done to the house, a water reclamation/saving method will be for sure. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13324689294752096792022-07-24T18:56:33.061-05:002022-07-24T18:56:33.061-05:00If we had a small UTV type vehicle we'd sue th...If we had a small UTV type vehicle we'd sue that but hey, this works just fine. We'll have to use it for all sorts of transportation needs. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-28382237533076620762022-07-24T18:55:41.635-05:002022-07-24T18:55:41.635-05:00Happy truck happy tree, ha. Happy truck happy tree, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-82452860517610284722022-07-24T18:55:18.748-05:002022-07-24T18:55:18.748-05:00He does like it. At least that's what he said...He does like it. At least that's what he said. LOL! I like that idea, a slow water is good for it. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-3245055687732790662022-07-24T18:51:06.934-05:002022-07-24T18:51:06.934-05:00It's something to think about when planting, &...It's something to think about when planting, "distance to water" ha. We'll keep the important stuff close to the house and have lots of hoses. But this is a good backup plan for the further areas. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-59708512734705415802022-07-24T18:48:19.028-05:002022-07-24T18:48:19.028-05:00Oh wow, what a sweet comment and memory to share. ...Oh wow, what a sweet comment and memory to share. Thank you. I wish we had some authentic fuzzy dice but these will do in a pinch, ha. I used to drive a PT Cruiser and had some fuzzy black dice with white dots. Such a fun memory. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-50176258052485810842022-07-24T18:46:22.697-05:002022-07-24T18:46:22.697-05:00"resting on his radials" love it! Yep, ..."resting on his radials" love it! Yep, put him to work. There is rain in the forecast this week but sporadic so it might be hit and miss out there. We are on our own well water so it's free and no rationing. Of course we have to hope the aquifer holds up. It did in the 2011 drought so hopefully this will be ok. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-3610132901936326122022-07-24T18:45:08.746-05:002022-07-24T18:45:08.746-05:00Sometimes that's what you have to do, ha. Tha...Sometimes that's what you have to do, ha. Thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-19019530330029715172022-07-23T09:29:02.142-05:002022-07-23T09:29:02.142-05:00I bet the tree really appreciates it.
When we pl...I bet the tree really appreciates it. <br />When we planted a bunch of trees and rains didn't come, we put buckets with small holes drilled in them next to the trees and filled those up. When the ground is dry and there's not big enough of a depression to hold water, that allows the water to soak in slowly instead of dumping a bit at a time, or it all running off. We used a combination of 5 gallon or kitty litter buckets tied to stakes so they wouldn't blow away when empty of course. A town near us has some sort of bags they fasten around the tree trunks, apparently they do dual purpose - protect the tree trunks from rabbits, and hold water to release slowly. But those look to be more of a pain to fill than buckets.<br />I wonder - is there some way to put water catchment on the sheds and house, with some way to back Bill under the tank to take the whole thing out to do the watering? It might save a bit of well water. Also, for some reason plants love rain water better than well water, no idea if it's the temperature or minerals.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-33069929503856978402022-07-23T03:20:39.939-05:002022-07-23T03:20:39.939-05:00Gotta take care of those fruit trees! Good thinkin...Gotta take care of those fruit trees! Good thinking. Having a way to transport water is a really good idea.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-9308651202301490002022-07-22T20:32:07.923-05:002022-07-22T20:32:07.923-05:00Great job for Bill the Truck! Now he’s happy, ear...Great job for Bill the Truck! Now he’s happy, earning his position as Farm Truck. <br />And your pear tree is happy too with its good drink. Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-31929621525009193512022-07-22T15:30:12.918-05:002022-07-22T15:30:12.918-05:00But, does Bill like the dice? Maybe you could put ...But, does Bill like the dice? Maybe you could put one hole in the bottom of one bucket and leave it at the tree. By pouring one bucketful of water it it, the pear tree could get a slow drip. Put the lid on to avoid evaporation. Just one small hole. Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21812424883036515572022-07-22T15:09:44.249-05:002022-07-22T15:09:44.249-05:00what a good idea! it's hard to keep up with t...what a good idea! it's hard to keep up with the watering here. i am dragging around a lot of hoses.jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-46972762496927264912022-07-22T14:00:10.980-05:002022-07-22T14:00:10.980-05:00OH MY Did those DICE bring back memories of when I...OH MY Did those DICE bring back memories of when I knit fuzzy angora dice in the 1950's for my boyfriends truck !!! Thanks for taking mw down memory lane!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326405302018596028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-76546621072574777822022-07-22T11:13:38.085-05:002022-07-22T11:13:38.085-05:00Bill is a farm truck ... so, it's logical to u...Bill is a farm truck ... so, it's logical to use him as such! He's been resting on his radials long enough ... Time for him to earn his keep!<br />LOL I hope you don't have to ration your water usage ... rain is definitely needed!!Marcia LaRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907511382483491066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74119537539808996022022-07-22T09:34:41.413-05:002022-07-22T09:34:41.413-05:00Good thinking. Got a happy tree once again.
There...Good thinking. Got a happy tree once again.<br />There are times when we just have to think outside the box.<br />Enjoy your weekendColleennoreply@blogger.com