Barn Groundhog

We are letting him stay, in case of hard times. This big boy could grease your skillet!

Hoping For A Sunny Day April 8

 We are all set for a good time tomorrow. Friends have come from far away, the brush pile is ready to light in the morning, and we have lots of meat to cook outdoors. Then four minutes of glory at two o'clock!

No Grinding, Just Good Times!

Weekend Steam: Firing A Best Traction Engine

 Merle sent the link to this channel back in December, and we are just getting around to posting it. There are a lot of good channels on YouTube, and MrShoptaw is one of them. Click his video over to YouTube and hit his subscribe button! Thank You, Merle!

The Barred Owl Keeps An Eye On Us!

 We got lucky this morning and the owl perched nearby, and waited while I retrieved the camera. With no time to spare, I cracked the door open and got a quick vid.

What Happens When Your Saw Goes Dull?

 This video was going along swimmingly until I was in the final cut, then the right side of the chain stopped cutting well and the bar began curving to the left. Being so close to finishing, I fought it through, and you can see how difficult that is. This went from a pruning lesson to a malfunction demonstration! Stay Sharp!

Tuesday Torque: Crosby, North Dakota

 Merle sent a link to a video from Crosby, North Dakota and it looks like a great show.  Crosby is only five miles from the Canadian border in NW North Dakota, so check your oil and kick your tires before you head out! Thank You, Merle!

The Right Tree In The Right Place

I am not anti-maple, I just don't want you to be disappointed in the future because a tree is in the wrong place. Look at your space and keep soft maples 100 feet away from your house. 

Back To The Old Grind!

Weekend Steam II: The Last Coal Fired Train From Durango

Weekend Steam: To Be Restored?

Merle sent this one last year, and I am hoping this engine really will be put back in operation. Thank You, Merle!   Link To Engine Info

Long Distance Litter

 We can't make them go away, but we can refuse to be part of the problem.  Don't buy mylar balloons. They never make it to Heaven!

Turkey Season Is Coming; Warm Up Your Hooter!

Look Quick Or You Will Miss Her!

 Mama Owl pops out of her hole and leaves while we were talking about her. We get our owl thrills every day in the back yard.