Friday, July 9, 2010

Harvesting the Hay

From the back deck, we could see and hear the tractors and hay
balers running.  Johnny was having hay baled for his horses
winter food.  I am sure Abby, Jasper and Daisy will find it tasty. 


He made nearly 400 bales in these few acres right here at the edge of
the city limits.  They are just getting started loading hay, there is more!

and more....
and more.
Posted by Gerry's Soap N Stuff at 7:05 PM
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11 comments:

  1. Dena E's BlogJuly 9, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Hello and thanks for the follow Gerry,Abby,Jasper and Diasy...
    Do stop in again...
    Blessings and Hugs Dena

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  2. joanneJuly 10, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Thanks for stopping by, I just love meeting new friends in blogland. I'll be back to visit again. j

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  3. Oklahoma GrannyJuly 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    I just love watching that whole process and I have MANY pictures to prove it. :)

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  4. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 10, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Gerry :) :)...I can't believe I haven't joined your blog sooner. I just told a friend about your blog...we're going to try making soap tonight!!! I'm adding you to my blog sidebar!!! Hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  5. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 10, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Okay, I had time to read the post!!! Wow, you are busy...It looks really interesting though....My friend Julie, the one I mentioned in the previous comment here..she LOVES your site. Julie doesn't like brown colored soap...so I told her about your site...and she LOVES it. wish us luck with soapmaking!!! Hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  6. Gerry's Soap N StuffJuly 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Heather, thank you!! Let me know if you need help in soap making..just love to help you. Gerry

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  7. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 10, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    HI Gerry...I'll let my friend know. I know absolutely nada about soapmaking...other than I like homemade soaps versus store bought. My friend Julie knows more than I do...I gave her the link to this site :) :) I'll write you, or maybe she will, if there's any questions. I think the "lye and water" combo with be the "tricky" part...but once that's done, it'll be easy. Oh, what kind of mould is best to pour the soap in..metal or plastic?
    I found out there are about FIVE major soapmaking companies here in the area. That wouldn't surprise me...I see lots of homemade soaps sold at farmers markets here and even in Ashland, OR...there's a shop called Alchemy Botanicals that sells homemade soaps and skin car etc...Pray that this first batch is a success!!! Love and hugs, Heather :) :)

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  8. JavaJuly 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Gerry!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and visiting the Follow Friday 40 and Over Blog Hop!

    I am now following you. Please follow me if you haven't already done so!!

    I would also like to invite you to join the Over 40 Bloggers Club!! Take a look and join in the fun!

    Have a wonderful day!!

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  9. BeckyJuly 12, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    This post reminds me of my summer's on the farm where I grew up. One of my jobs was catching and stacking the hay on the wagons. Our wagon's had sides that went way up. One of the men would catch the bales from the kick bailer and throw them back or up to myself and one of my cousins. Two one direction then two the other direction across and up to the top. Hay rash - no fun! But the feeling of working hard and accomplishing much made it worthwhile.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 13, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog. I noticed that you are my newest follower. I will reciprocate and follow you.

    This is the season for harvesting hay. My husband baled hay before I met him. One of our friends now has hay that he bales. The friend mentioned to Bob the other day that each round bale of hay weighs 1 ton.

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  11. genieJuly 16, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    I am getting ready to put together a collage of hay bales I’ve photographed out in Rockbridge country. I did one of trucks and other sites with red in them for Rednesdays, but I really want to do one for bales. Here in VA, we have round bales. Not until moving from Florida did I learn there were different types of bails....it is so interesting. Thanks you for becoming a follower of my Flossing blog. Now you can add me to your list Hugs, and HAPPY FRIDAY...Genie

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