Rest In Peace, Mister Larry Mittens

 Dr. Bouland, our veterinarian at Mt. Vernon gave us Mr. Larry Mittens. He was a young Tom who strayed in there, so the good doctor fixed him up and sent him home with us. Mr. Mittens was about fifteen years old, and developed a large mammary tumor in recent months. He began having difficulties yesterday, and today we had our current vet assess him. We knew going in what was going to happen. We've been through this before. Mittens was a good little pal, and an easy keeper, never causing any trouble in the household.

1917 Ford Model T and 1926 Fordson Snow Machine

 Great Pick, Merle! Many Thanks!

Under The Utility Vehicle

 Our Kubota RTV has been mostly trouble free since we bought it twelve years ago. Last week I noticed a wet spot under it and investigated. There is a heat exchanger under the transmission filter, with two heater hoses hooked to it. This device has rotated counter-clockwise, kinking the hoses in the process, and nearly pulling one off. I called the parts guy at the dealership and he had never seen this happen, but he told me there is one nut in the middle of this thing to tighten after I remove the filter.  Good information! I have the filter and trans fluid, plus new 5/8" heater hose, so this week I will forge ahead and put everything back in order.

Back To The Old Grind!

Planting In The Dark

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During planting and harvest it is common to see farmers working into the night to finish their work. We had rain forecast for the next day, so this farmer finished the field before he quit on this field.

Weekend Steam: Gaar Scott

 Merle sent a suggestion for showing Gaar Scotts, so here we go. Thank You, Merle!

More Baby Barred Owls! Count 'em, Two!

Susan's Garden Report, April 25, 2024

 We ran the raw video through the process again this morning and it seems to work correctly now, so here is Susan's Garden Tour/Report!

Corcoran Field Boot Maintenance

Here's my quick and dirty guide to caring for your leather work boots. My boots don't go on long hikes nowadays, but they do go with me in the woods frequently. Work boots are my daily footwear. 

Four New Goslings!

We are up to eight, if the varmints don't get them. Pretty little things!

Tuesday Torque: 45 and 30-60 Mogul Tractors

 We will look first at some old video that was shot in black and white. Thank You, Merle!

Next we will look at newer videos, in living color.