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That brush ought to keep the deer off the red oak. We used brush piles at camp to good results. Good luck keeping that red oak growing.

^ ^ ^ ^ Roundish head on that owl - I'm guessing a barred owl. Lots of them around, and they're my favorite owl because of the many different calls they make. NE Pa. got the wrap-around from that front that passed. Snow shouldn't last long - warmer temps and rain coming. Quaking aspen are a...

Just a note here - seed vendors and crop experts say to limit planting brassicas more than 2 years in the same place, because of soil pests and possibly a disease(?) setting in. Rotating brassica plots is recommended for those reasons. (?) - not sure about the disease setting in, or what it is...

Follow-up to my post #16 above - That outdoor equipment business owner also told me that many times when we think we have mechanical / engine issues, it may very well be the fuel we're using. I can say that his fuel suggestions were spot-on.

Because so-called "American" companies have moved overseas for dirt-cheap labor. Many of the cutting-edge companies that used to be here in the U.S.A. have moved operations to foreign countries for the afore-mentioned reason. And once those computer-driven machines were on other soil, did we...

Do most people really want this kind of volatility with their 401-K's, college funds, IRA's, etc.?? I have to think not. I'm just glad I made a move back in early January. Much less volatility for us. Still have some in the game for any upward trends ....... should they appear with any longevity.

That should hatch some fresh greens, Brian! Nice work.

Nice heavy gobblers. Congrats on the pair!! Nothing quite like hearing the gobbling and know they're on the way in.

Nice rig. Thanks for the pic!

I've always mixed my own. A good friend that owns an outdoor equipment business told me to use premium gas, Stihl silver bottle oil, and marine grade fuel system cleaner in my saws. Same mix - minus the Stihl oil, but add Sta-Bil - for my mower and snow blower. Those mixes solved all the...

Great day, H20. The kids will remember planting trees with you, and you can remind them as the trees grow that they planted them. Great memories with that young crew!!

Is yellow birch a good tree for market there, or do you keep them as habitat benefit?

How many acres did you burn?

I've driven through many areas of N.Y. state over the years. I'm amazed at the numbers of wild / neglected apple and crab apple trees scattered in the countryside there.

Gonna get down to upper 20's tonight, freeze warnings are out. Local weather reports point out worries for budding / blooming fruit trees. And I'm located in the warm section of Pa. ---- Camp in northern mountains will be colder yet. Might not be a good year for apple trees up there. 🙁 Might be...