xoxoxoBruce Saturday May 19 12:35 AMMay 20th, 2018: Making Hay
This picture was taken in 1880 Pennsylvania. Obviously posed, probably the 3rd settlement of the Harmony Society in Economy PA.
I'd like a nickel for every ton of hay I've forked that way. It's not fun.
Diaphone Jim Saturday May 19 12:25 PMWhat, were you on a chain gang?
I can't think of anywhere else where this system might have been used since the 1940's.
Gravdigr Saturday May 19 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
I'd like a nickel for every ton of hay I've forked that way. It's not fun.
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Fork that.
newtimer Saturday May 19 04:08 PMVests, ties, dresses, fancy hats... People used to get all dressed up just to go do yardwork. Nowadays it's shorts and T-shirts.
Did humans not get sweaty in the old days?
xoxoxoBruce Saturday May 19 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Diaphone Jim
What, were you on a chain gang?
I can't think of anywhere else where this system might have been used since the 1940's.
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That's because you're thinking of commercial farms where baling or rolling is the norm because it's most efficient. But a small operation with a couple of animals, horses for pleasure riding or cattle for 4-H projects can't justify tens of thousands of dollars for the tractor, mower, side delivery rake, and baler for the hay.
Two days ago I saw a farmer mowing a sizable field of Alfalfa with a pair of horses plus a Dalmatian and a German Shepard running interference. I'm sure it won't be baled.
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