a tale of tails, tenacity, and tedium, as told by me, usually barefoot and bellowing
Showing posts with label clearing fence rows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clearing fence rows. Show all posts

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Dad's Flame Thrower

I remember
when he told of flame throwers in the War,
not in great detail, but just how they worked.
My mind put the horror in without any help.
He talked about how handy they would be around the farm.  I always thought he made it because he invented many items to help work go easier.  I didn't ask.  I would watch him clear a fence row of underbrush and was amazed at the power of a small flame thrower.  I could not imagine the effect a larger one had in war.  Today we found it.
The cylinder is removed, diesel added, top tightened, pressure pumped, 
turn the valve and light it.
The little diesel remaining was still good
but you have to pay attention to the wind direction. 
This is the perfect thing for that patch of grass burrs!

Monday, August 13, 2012

Retirement Is Too Much Work!


 After cleaning this little spot
Here is the next.  The wonderful Honeysuckle has taken over.
I have not been lazy.  Post 2011 Hubby has been unable to do much
except by riding machine.
When I was home, I did the essentials.
I already have a nice pile!
Soon I will have another spot to celebrate
and my cannas can flourish again.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

When There's A Job...

Bosses are very important.
We have to direct the worker,
Making sure he does it right.
Making piles to burn and making our work easier.
Then we have to inspect.
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