Recent content by rocksnstumps

Those are all white spruce. Have some Norway spruce on the end of another planting but much younger. The whites tend to have less browse on the central leader when really young compared to Norway spruce. Yes they moderately browse spruce in my area. Why?? Cause they can! Really only a very early...

I think roughly 900 lbs with concrete. But that might include the extra 4-5 inches on the sides I built up with plywood when added the concrete. I forget. But did shape that added mass with a channel to accommodate the movement of the top link. That said, my 3 pt ballast box has sat for years...

Most likely in a narrow setting of the hubs and rims. Also keep in mind what style tire tread you desire. The R1 ag style are a bit taller and narrower than an R4 tread (more of typical construction equipment tire). That said my older series 4 tractor with R4 just barely fit between fenders on...

^^^Depends on if buying an expensive drill is a future dream for your property. Is so plan accordingly I guess. I know some folks (especially those with deep pocketbooks) consider drills the only way to plant and everyone should strive for..... But my property and likely some others have limited...

A 3 series is maybe a bit small for 85 acres but you can probably live with the limitations. Especially if your previous point of reference is doing stuff with 4 wheelers. Others want you to spend the big bucks (but your money not theirs) while focusing only on the tractor but you have the right...

My 6 ft brush hog is also decades old so no real point in talking about make and model since outdated info but just a comment on 3 pt or pull. Really depends on how rough sections of your trail are. For the former farm field types, pull behind probably works well all over but I have sections of...

Interesting about that 1 in 50 statistic. Feel it's about the same odds if you take 50 Siberian or Dolgo crab seedlings you get like one or two that are probably worth grafting more with. Maybe not stellar attributes but solid performers for decent fruit size, hang times, and tree growth. It's...

Great horned owls are a very early nester and likely now is peak breeding season. Lotta hoot,n going on (among other things lol)

Mom taking the kids out to lunch. Down below this area is a favorite bunny spot.

Balsam poplar is a pioneer species just like Aspen and cottonwood. They are some of the first trees to repopulate a devoid area and serve a purpose just like some on here promote......thistle. Sorry couldn't resist but realize that your immediate neighborhood and time-frames for plant succession...

FYI. Was checking with a few online places like Ampex for how they handle buying from you and they noted they are swamped right now and unless at least $10,000 worth don't bother us peasant, come back later. I'm sure the local shops will still give you usual bid /ask gap screwing they all seem...

I don't have any Golden Hornets but do have some seedling crabs that hang forever but in mild winters and little snow are not utilized much. But in harsh winters they are picked clean before spring. So they are good backups to have around. You have to remember that down in Native Hunters area...

Not EVERYTHING. Note that a lot of cryptos are down over the last 12 months. Looks like Bitcoin is down over 12%. Many other crypto stocks are also negative. Looks like the 1's and 0's crowd is just hedging into the hard assets for a balance. On silver in particular, about Fing time. Silver was...

Sounds like your grandson is pretty smart for his age. Picking something that both him and Gramps would enjoy. I have been thru Dayton several times and keep telling myself I have to make time for the Air Force museum. Went to the Marine museum out in VA with a family member who served. Another...

Really not all that long ago for gold to be below $300. 25 yrs or so ago in the waning days of the dot com bubble. Prior to that it bounced around $400/oz for much of the 90s. I should probably sell some stuff. These rocket peaks never seem to sustain for very long and trend down just as fast...