Did ya ever notice the only time you'll be mowing and not realize you caught a rock that messes up several sections and leaves long strips of uncut grass is when that field is right by the road and where everyone can see it and point out your mistake? Gotta be one of Murphys Laws. :roll:
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That is actually a traffic safety measure, and a service to the public. If the neighboring farmers can quickly spot the "holiday" as they drive by your field, they won't spend as much time with their eyes off of the roadway. You may have saved someone's life!
In my case, it's birthing a round bale without the twine wrap - right out next to the road. First time I had my mind on full bale, steep hillside, turning at the end, and dumped an unwrapped bale. The second time was the other day when I bumped the hydraulic lever just as it started to wrap - right out next to the road. It makes an eye-catching bale.
Traffic safety! Be proud of your contribution!
In my case, it's birthing a round bale without the twine wrap - right out next to the road. First time I had my mind on full bale, steep hillside, turning at the end, and dumped an unwrapped bale. The second time was the other day when I bumped the hydraulic lever just as it started to wrap - right out next to the road. It makes an eye-catching bale.
Traffic safety! Be proud of your contribution!
flying belgian
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Boy, you got that right. I had one side plow hitch slip out of 3-point as I lifted around end and plow tipped completely up side down bending other pin. Happened right along U.S.
hyway 14. During 5:00 rush hour when traffic was bumper to bumper.
hyway 14. During 5:00 rush hour when traffic was bumper to bumper.
Rich'sToys
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Probably the same reason your tractor starts and runs perfectly when you're at home by yourself; but when there's a crowd of people around at a parade or a show it decides to act up and make a total fool out of you!
Harold Hubbard
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Yeah. Two feet short of where the hose stretches to.
showcrop
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Bret, as a former LEO I am surprised that you are not in better tune with safe operating procedures in your farm work. It has probably been more than two years since I brought this up, but it is important that we all mow safely. One very important detail is that when you are mowing in close proximity to a public road, that you put a holiday very close to the road. You must do this so that when the mowing inspectors are out making their rounds they can see that holiday with just a quick glance instead of taking 20 seconds to scan your whole field for one. This way their eyes stay safely on the road and they still have their evidence to bring up the next time that they see you in the local coffee shop.
That reminds me back when I had a real job and did allot of my farm work in the dark I would never plow by the road in the dark. I couldn't always tell when I started getting crooked. Then everyone would drive by and see it the next day and think I was a hack, at least in my own mind. The same reason I always broadcast left over fertilizer along the headlands by the roads to make the crop look better. I guess its one of the disadvantages of living on a busy road and knowing everyone in the community.
You're right! My shame is unbearable and will mar my families reputation for generations! What was I thinking??!!! I'll smear myself with ashes and wear a paper bag over my head for years now! Quick, hand me a thorn apple branch so I can flagellate my back..... :wink:
Brendon Warren
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You live on the backroad no worries. I'm working on 80 acres next to
58. I have to be very careful. I don't want to be asked if I'm
haying on shares.
58. I have to be very careful. I don't want to be asked if I'm
haying on shares.
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