When I was first working my farm up to something usable, I used my Christmas vacation to do my fencing, weather permitting.
I liked working in the fresh air and preferred it to the heat of summer.
What I found interesting was that when I set my posts, I would set them in concrete and the top would flare slightly at ground level.
In the late July, August time frame, the flare would be above the ground level and the drier the higher. Also it never went back to where it was through the winter cycle. Sometimes it would be 4" above the surface after a few years.
I didn't pay attention to the moon, not knowing any old sayings, but I do live on Houston Black Clay which a local Civil Engineer stated: "Soil is unsuitable for dwellings and roadways." i.e. due to swelling and shrinking as the moisture level moves about.
Course we (and all the other inhabitants) live here and we have both. Foundation companies make a ton of money and the highway department can't keep up with the dips in the road.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Show Coverage: Godfrey, Illinois Country Days - by Cindy Ladage. Except for last fourth of July's Old Gold show in Springfield, Illinois, I don't remember when it was so hot. Nevertheless, the heat didn't keep vendors and visitors alike from enjoying the third annual Country Day's Event. Jane Elliott said the event was originally a one man show. "Barry Seiler, owner of Country Town Farm Supply store used to invite people up to the Johne Deere store. He would give hats and a free meal for everyone that brings a tractor." Elliott said while this
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Sell 1958 Hi-Altitude Massey Fergerson tractor, original condition. three point hitch pto engine, Runs well, photos available upon request
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.