tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post2623788810258989627..comments2024-03-28T09:37:38.059-05:00Comments on Coop's Corner: That Time Of Year AgainCoop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-27498619617032244492013-11-12T06:55:20.253-06:002013-11-12T06:55:20.253-06:00Even if the very top surface freezes, it takes a w...Even if the very top surface freezes, it takes a while and quite a few low temps for the first few inches of soil. Between the thin profile of the posts and the pounding, often the posts can be persuaded to go in if I don't wait too long. <br /><br />There is a reason that our water lines are 6' deep.<br /><br />Thanks for the stalk view comment. They are actually quite 'proud' in the field, making walking across rows a challenge. There will be snow held back by all of the natural obstuctions.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-81100541007648095322013-11-11T09:38:05.285-06:002013-11-11T09:38:05.285-06:00Much easier to do before the ground freezes.
I li...Much easier to do before the ground freezes.<br /><br />I like the close up view of the corn stalks.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-80614665516435060662013-11-11T06:56:05.056-06:002013-11-11T06:56:05.056-06:00If the posts are 5' and I'M 5', then y...If the posts are 5' and I'M 5', then yes. I had to be taller to pound them in! And no, I didn't use one of those very nice post pounders, even though I did contemplate them in Menards. I used a little sledge.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-66575294087579072242013-11-11T05:54:16.823-06:002013-11-11T05:54:16.823-06:00It hit me this morning.....you have to stand on a ...It hit me this morning.....you have to stand on a ladder? You must not use an official Post Pounder, rather a big hammer?<br />http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=446&cat_id=47Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-48488713981313133832013-11-11T05:51:01.790-06:002013-11-11T05:51:01.790-06:00I'm glad for you too Richard. How the wind ca...I'm glad for you too Richard. How the wind can even find loose flakes sometimes baffles me. What would seem like a crust on top isn't always and those loose flakes have a tendency to migrate.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-14768089822594889382013-11-11T00:58:17.839-06:002013-11-11T00:58:17.839-06:00Very responsible of you. I'm glad that we don&...Very responsible of you. I'm glad that we don't get enough wind to need snow fences. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-21728276235349199722013-11-10T18:45:51.642-06:002013-11-10T18:45:51.642-06:00We've got maybe a hundred fence posts here tha...We've got maybe a hundred fence posts here that have been salvaged from former fence lines, most posts are 6' or even some 6 1/2' that I had to reach up for. I was too lazy to go back and replace one of them I had in the truck today.....must have been a 5' model and pretty short. I have to reach up to start some of them, most were my height.<br /><br />Between my furniture moving yesterday, swinging up into the too high truck numerous times and pounding only 7 posts, I'm feeling slightly older this evening.<br /><br />I'm with you on more outdoor work. Outdoors is one thing, I'm much more selective about the work part.<br /><br />Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-55622382467445180192013-11-10T18:39:00.799-06:002013-11-10T18:39:00.799-06:00Hey Erik, it was a really nice day. I should have...Hey Erik, it was a really nice day. I should have been out riding, but I acted more like an adult today and behaved slightly more responsibly. I hustled through the fence project early and just a bit ago, got home from an afternoon with mom. It started bright and clear, overcast at dusk and a sunset under the cloud cover that would have been Blue Ribbon.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-31008883541395233142013-11-10T18:34:26.068-06:002013-11-10T18:34:26.068-06:00Are those 5' posts? When I used those for my f...Are those 5' posts? When I used those for my fence I had to stand on a ladder for each one. But it was spring and not so bad. I do not want to do much more outdoor work from now until next spring. That includes snow removal. Bet I don't get my wish...Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-66974432773234230792013-11-10T17:44:24.059-06:002013-11-10T17:44:24.059-06:00Looks good. I was busy today too. I shoveled rock ...Looks good. I was busy today too. I shoveled rock off the driveway and moved it by the wheelbarrow load to the front of the house. It was a good day for outdoor projects! Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.com