The Shepherds' Journey

Last night and this morning I was able to get back on the tractor and do more clearing. It's very nice to be able to see things out on the property again. It had really started to become overgrown and things appear to close in on you as that happens.


A view from the tractor looking over some of the area I've cut in the last couple of days.


I ran into a small tree that speared the front of the tractor. Thankfully, it didn't puncture anything and after fighting with it a bit, Kyle and I were able to work it free.


Our tractor has been through a lot, but a lot of what you see here is really not new damage. We bought a used tractor and the lights have always been disconnected like this.
Notice how the tree found where the radiator comes out of the hood!

Labels: Clearing, Tractor

I've worked on the tractor a bit here and there lately and was finally able to get it to run and do a little clearing. I'm not doing anything too heavy, just cutting what I've already cleared in the past. Here is a view from the porch after the last round:

Labels: Clearing, Farming

While working on the tractor and installing some of the parts that I received during the week, we decided to burn a large brush pile that was created back when they cleared the spot for the house. With water hose in hand and some quick work with the tractor, we created a safe ring around the area and set it on fire.

Interestingly enough, I saw a snake slither through some rather hot areas to escape the heat. We couldn't catch up with it though to exterminate it. It looked just like that black one that we saw near the chicken coop earlier in the year.

Labels: Clearing

I've had a chance to get some more clearing in over the past couple of weeks. These pictures aren't too great because I took them with my iPhone, and it's kind of hard to do that while moving so much.






You might think this is a bit overkill, but this helmet has saved my precious head several times, and the mask keeps me from overdosing on all the dust and dirt and tractor exhaust.

Labels: Clearing

Kyle and I took the opportunity to get some more clearing done on the land.


Here are Kyle and Jay-El feeding the fire


Here I am working on a tough area

Labels: Clearing, Land