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Comment on Who said living an agrarian life was peaceful? by Shane

Shane — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:45:28 +0000

I am currently using a Huskie and finding it quite good. It certainly wasn’t a cheap buy, and I get it serviced regularly, but the benefits are that any time I need it it is there and ready for use. The only thing that I would reccomend is buying a couple of spare chains. I haven’t done this yet and each time I have a big job to do, I always regret having to stop to sharpen the chain. It’s not a big issue but it certainly makes things easier if you can just swap over the chain and keep going.

Good luck with it.

Comment on Who said living an agrarian life was peaceful? by michael

michael — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:23:20 +0000

Hi,

Looks like you need a good chainsaw to keep up. What are you using?
I have a cheapie that is driving me nuts and looking at buying something decent. Just thought I’d ask what you use and if you can recommend any particular saw.
I like the idea of the stihl farmboss ms311 or 391 (maybe just a catchy name) but I read somewhere the new ones have a fault with the filter retainment clips. Not enough pressure to seal or something.
Maybe the earlier versions would be better and cheaper but I do kind of like the idea of buying new. Also I believe the huskies aren’t bad either. I’ve had to ignore a fallen tree on one of my back boundary fences becuse the little saw would never cut through it. Lucky I don’t have any animals yet. : (

regards
Mike

Comment on New additions don’t get any cuter than this… by Shane

Shane — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:02:49 +0000

I know exactly what you mean… he’s a gorgeous little thing. I’ve decided to keep him ‘entire’ since his Dad carries some very good genes!! Plan is to keep him on the property for 18mths or so, then store some of those incredible genes in an AI cylinder before sending him off to another home. Probably try to keep 100 odd straws.

Comment on New additions don’t get any cuter than this… by Rosemary Pratt

Rosemary Pratt — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:50:40 +0000

I want one!

Comment on New additions don’t get any cuter than this… by Shane

Shane — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:53:44 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly!

He really is a gorgeous little fellow and I definitely feel blessed.

Comment on New additions don’t get any cuter than this… by michael

michael — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:13:39 +0000

I’m a sucker for a cute cow or calf pic. Beautiful baby. You are blessed.

Comment on The boys are back in town by Shane

Shane — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:28:34 +0000

Hi Rosemary

The boys do get along though there is the odd ‘scrap’ as the more dominant fellow asserts his authority. But these bouts aren’t much more than the usual pecking order arguments and don’t overly concern me.

Of course if the arguments pick up a notch or two, then changes might need to be made.

Cheers
Shane

Comment on The boys are back in town by Rosemary Pratt

Rosemary Pratt — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:59:35 +0000

Should have read all your new posts before commenting! So the two boys get on OK with each other?!

Comment on Chickens Return… by Rosemary Pratt

Rosemary Pratt — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:55:55 +0000

Yes.Do get a rooster!My stunning and gentlemanly Barnevelder overseeing my mixed flock just completes the picture.He has nine young girls to look after and they all seem to live very happily in The Dome.They are about to move onto site five, so in about a month their assistance will be rewarded with a fenced and shady free range area for about six months.

Comment on Great Towering Strawberries! by More hours in my day « Knit a Drama Garden

More hours in my day « Knit a Drama Garden — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:31:22 +0000

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