Every year about this time I've got to move the manure pile. Over the winter it gets spread out over a large area one wheelbarrow full at a time. Because of the harsh winter our horses spent more time in their stalls which meant more stall cleaning ,thus a larger pile. In years past I've been lucky to have access to the Cornerstone Construction tractor or the Jason Ray Bobcat loader to turn the manure over and pile it into a large, manageable mountain. This year I finally got my own tractor; it's a 20 year old Mitsubishi that was originally used in the rice paddies in Japan. It has a 4 cylinder diesel engine producing 30 hp smooth as a Singer sewing machine on wheels. It's going to get a real workout grading our driveway, tilling garden space, dressing the riding arena and round pen, solving drainage problems, mowing and of course keeping Manure Mountain under control. I've got plans for a bigger garden, a wildflower plot and hopefully a decent pasture.
Of course I won't be the only one in the driver's seat...
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They call me "Mitsubishi Mamma!" Its a great ride....
Wow, did I see some tender little buds perched on the branches of those trees in the background?
Yep, and the daffodils are blooming, the grass is greening up and there's pollen in the air. 80 or so degrees the past couple of days, thunderstorms coming soon but looks like we may get a nice Easter Sunday.
All right, Cathy, try not to become a speed demon on that thing! LOL
Brenda
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