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    1. olhorseman

      Easiest way to pull fence staples?

      I took out fencing around 15 acres back in Indiana. Use your loader to nudge a post to break suction. Then wrap a chain around the base so it tightens under pressure and attach the other end to the loader and lift straight up. The job goes real fast with two people. My wife and did the 15 acres...
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      I need one of these or something similar

      You might try a local weld shop and just have them weld up 3/8 or 1/2 thick aluminum/steel plate in the dimensions you want. 1/4" plate would probably work for the back but I would stick with 3/8 or 1/2 for the sides if you add wheels later. You could try that out before investing more money. If...
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      I need one of these or something similar

      This design will require very smooth ground and very short grass. It is basically a moving grain shovel and will just push the manure around in tall grass or rough ground. One suggestion on a better design would be to make the leading edge into multiple sections pivoting on an axle, sort of like...
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      I need one of these or something similar

      Unless your pasture is well established I would use a chain drag to break up and spread the manure. Breaking it up will fertilize, minimize weed growth, and help fly control.
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      All Things Woodworking

      Here are a few of the the things I learned in doing the table in post#123 above. 1. Use plenty of seal coats - at least 3 (and seal any openings on bottom that could allow bubbles on top - modeling clay can be used on bottom and removed after project completion) 2. Temperature and humidity are...
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      All Things Woodworking

      Almost exactly two years ago we were flooded by hurricane Florence and had a dozen or more oaks and hickories uprooted. Since then we have rebuilt, elevated, and moved back into our log cabin. I have also cut and milled many of the fallen trees. Below are some of the works from that lumber. I...
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      Colonoscopy. They're no joke.

      I've been getting colonoscopies for over 30 years now. I also have problems swallowing at times and have to have my esophagus stretched (a procedure called an esophogeal dilation) every few years. Yep, they were able to do both the colonoscopy and the esophageal dilation during my last...
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      What have you done this week to prep? PART II

      The eye passed directly over us last night around 1am. We had sustained winds of 85mph. We were a little concerned being up 12 feet on pilings but there were no problems. Only lost electricity for 2 or 3 minutes. Satellite TV is out but that is not a big loss for me. We haven't found any damage...
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      What have you done this week to prep? PART II

      It looks like we are in the direct path of Hurricane Isaias which will hopefully be downgraded to a tropical storm before it hits. I Just serviced our generators and have 60 gallons of gas (with 20 more in equipment). Will be putting up all loose items tomorrow. We have a hand pump on a 2nd well...
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      Skeeters 2020

      We live next to a wetlands here in southeast North Carolina and this is the first year the mosquitos have been really bad. I have noticed the absence of bats and fewer dragonflies. The dragon flies I have seen are acting strangely. They will actually land on you. I have never had this happen...
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      The (Current year) General Political/Salma Hayek discussion Thread Part V

      When a politician screws up their supporters always sound like a gang banger's mom: "He was a good boy", "He was just turning things around", "He just fell in with the wrong people", etc., etc.
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      30 days without electric?

      We were without power for almost 2 weeks after hurricane Matthew and it was only slightly uncomfortable. Since then we have added a PTO generator for the diesel tractor, 15kw of gas generator power, and fuel tanks to run them for several months during hurricane seasons. Property is well guarded...
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      Motorcycle Riders?

      Yes, I'm still watching my mirrors but only with my peripheral vision and maybe quick glances. I focus on them more only once a minute.
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      Motorcycle Riders?

      When I ride I check my mirrors maybe once a minute for emergency vehicles. I never focus on watching traffic behind me because the most hazards and dangers are in front of me. I'm not responsible for people behind me that have to travel faster than me for whatever reason.
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      We don't do that no more

      Vacuum windshield wipers - one of the worst designs in cars ever. They operated fine while maintaing a speed but if you accelerated to pass another car they would stop working. Passing another car required a plan and patience in heavy rain.
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