You've been haying 600 acres for 30 years? When your time comes, you'll automatically have your place in heaven, because you've already had your share of he11.
First thing that strikes me is that you should be the teacher here, rather than the pupil, based on your experience.
As far as patterns, most everyone seems to mow 4 or 5 rounds, then cut back and forth across the long axis of the field. I can see that being advantageous if you have a self propelled swather or a hydro-swing, where (after you have the outside rounds done, to get you some room to maneuver) you can just start at one side and go across; however, if you have a mower that is limited to the right side of your tractor, it seems like you would waste more time laying out "lands" (and running over grass to start them) than if you just kept going round and round til you're done.
Baling generally done clockwise (except the backswath), because it's easier to follow the windrow.
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