Author Archives: Jay Bates

Day 320 – PROYAMA Chainsaws

PROYAMA chainsaws, 26cc top handle, 66cc big saw: https://amzn.to/4h0c7b0 I’m beginning to find out that chainsaws are like routers; there’s no such thing as too many. After some research, I found that PROYAMA seems to be a good g-to budget…

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Day 319 – Saving Walnut Trees PT2

It was another beautiful day spent clearing around the planted walnut trees. I’m very optimistic about how this space will evolve and how valuable it will be for wildlife. A pond or watering hole was suggested by a few people to attract and keep …

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Day 316 – Puppies and Lean-To

The pups were born on October 28, so they aren’t four months old yet. We’re working on basic manners, like sit, stay, OK, and “manners.” Manners is the one I’m really trying to drive home. Manners is essentially “May…

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Day 313 – Vines, Privets, & Pines

It’s amazing what nature can hide. While working to clear the birm of dirt and downed trees created when the driveway was formed, we found a row of big, beautiful walnut trees hiding in overgrown vegetation and vines. With all of the brush and vi…

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Day 311 – Tractor Lights

With the sun setting so early in the winter, I want/need more light on the tractor. Today, I’m installing a LED light kit that has an 18″ light bar and two pod lights, a wiring harness, and a button switch. Here’s an Amazon affiliate …

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