[AT] Good tractor day

[charliehill]

David I'm going to wait just a few more days before I try to plant my 
garden.  Supposed to snow here on Monday.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Bruce" <davidbruce at yadtel.net>
To: "ATIS" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 10:10 AM
Subject: [AT] Good tractor day


> Yesterday we had very nice weather.  So nice I was riding the tractor in
> short sleeves.
>
> After a new battery for the MF 35 diesel (ouch) I spent the afternoon
> working up the garden spot.  That Perkins diesel engine is a champ.
> Next will be getting the JD 2010 out but that will have to wait until
> after the upcoming weather.
>
> First used the turning plow (almost scoured the moldboards).  My soil is
> heavy red clay and it is imperative to only work it when the moisture
> level in the soil is right.  Yesterday was just so - and a sunny and
> warm day to boot.  I followed the turning plow with a few passed with a
> chisel plow then a middle buster to lay off a couple rows.  Onion sets
> planted in one.  Now snow is forecast for Sunday evening - typical.
>
> David
> NW NC
>
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