Little Darling, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter
Little Darling, it feels like years since it’s been clear.
Here comes the sun…
Here comes the sun…
And I say, it’s all right! —George Harrison, The Beatles- Abbey Road, 1969
The alfalfa is looking good. First cutting should be in about 5 weeks.
While we were out there checking the water I got the bright idea of showing you what our gates look like.
They are horrible to open if the wire is too short/tight not too hard to open if you just sqeeze with all your might hard. (Boy, have I heard that line before. HA!)
Anyway ……
To open put your left arm around the big post and grab the little post with your hand, then lean your body against the little post and push the little post toward the big post and take your right hand and lift off the top wire. Be prepared to really push as the wires are very tight. Lift the little post out of the holding loop at the bottom of the big post, then walk straight out (so you do not twist and tangle the wires) and lay it down out of the way. (I’ve twisted and tangled a few in my lifetime and it’s a pain to undo.)
Drive through.
Pick up the gate, keep everything straight, do not let the barb wire tangle, walk back to the big post, put the bottom of the little post into the looped wire at the bottom of the big post. Now lean your body against the little post, pushing with all your might toward the big post. Grab the wire on the big post and slip it back onto the little post.
Good job. Well done.
Law of the land….if the gate is shut when you get there, you shut the gate when you go through.
Always!!!!
No exceptions!
EVER!
Since we have all these furlough days (and it looks like there may be more coming up) I always get a three day weekend. Three days in a row, at home, to do whatever a person may want to do, but one day a week less pay.
I can’t decide if I’m cursed or blessed. 🙂
Have a nice weekend!
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Well done Linda.
How I remember those rules and GOD HELP YOU if you just did not close the gate SECURELY. As we know a bullock or horse can rub against an unsecured gate, and then – well, best not to think of the consequences!!!
The law of the farm, property or ranch – call it what you like – SHUT THE GATE! ( Actually Aussie lingo would be: SHUT THE BLOODY GATE!)
Cheers
From a sunny Young in NSW
Colin (HB)
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Been there with those dumb gates. Invented and put together by some big buff person. So if you aren’t long-legged and strong you end up hugging barbed wire and splintery fence posts until your eyes pop. And if you only half-way close it the cows KNOW. Hoping good weather for all farmers everywhere. Wishing for you a great weekend.
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Okay I’ve got it, always shut the gate!
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I love that song!! It was even sunny here today……my eyes hurt, they aren’t used to it being so bright. I know ALL about opening gates…….I dislike that particular task that’s why I try and get the drivers seat. Enjoy your LONG weekend.
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Now I have that song in my head (o:
I grew up with gates….
that one sounds particularly naughty
we also had lots of electric fences around.
the dare to touch one….getting knocked back with a zing
ouch
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I’ve seen worse gates..;-)
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Wow, I would love an extra day off work, but not the paycut! And the gate sounds just plain awful!
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Wooden swing gates: You kids don’t be hangin’ on that gate, it’ll be a buggar to open & close.~Grma B. 1970’s
I’d say blessed for the time off and then blessed when you find ways to be a bit more thrifty.
Happy Mother’s Day!!!! Enjoy the day!
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Those kind of gates are a pain!! I can not get one closed by myself. Thats the gate of chose by us in WY. To save our selves 12 miles we take the “back roads”(aka path) and are so thankful when the gate is open!!
Enjoy the days off!!
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Hi Linda, I’m trying to catch up a little… Don’t forget to SHUT the GATE… ha
Happy Mother’s Day!!!! We’re home from the beach –and I’ll post in the morning. Had a wonderful time –but it’s nice to be home.
One of my sons is visiting me on my ‘special’ day today!!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
Betsy
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Colin is right. The same gate rules apply here in Oz. Glad to read Colin made it safe to Young.
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Take a piece of an old lariat with the loop end and use it to close those dang hard wire gates — works great!!! Make sure it’s long enough to do you some good. Or… take a piece of chain about 18″ long, chain one end to the fence post and piece of old broom handle on the other end of the chain. That works like a charm too.
Cold in Wyoming too – bummer all your fruit tree blossoms froze. Hope you will at least have apples.
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I remember those gates..it used to take both my brother and me to get them closed. Thanks for the memory:)
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Well, since you cain’t do nuthin’ about it, accept it as a blessing! And revel in the sunshine and yur freedom! (And pray for a windfall crop!)
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I bet it is your job to shut the gate.
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