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Highbinder crossed over. Never be forgotten, Running things solo on farm

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carolinarider09

#920
Mon 08, Dec 2025, 09:00:27
I sort of miss the snow.  We get some here in SC but not every year.  It's cold enough now for snow to be able to stick for awhile. 

My only interaction with large amounts of snow was when I was at my wife's home (well it was where here family lived, my wife, Lynn, was living in Wisconsin) in Minnesota.  I even got to ride her family's Snowmobile.  She had three bothers and on sister, all younger then her.

I must say, it was interesting.  And it was the week before we got married.  An interesting time.

And as I said, I sort of miss the snow.  But not the ice. 

LadyDraco

#921
Mon 08, Dec 2025, 12:37:33
We have a soild 4" almost 5 now on the ground I already plowed once ,
took about an hour.

Yeah I don't miss PA. blue ice !
   
Honestly, I don't mind the snow as long as I'm prepared for it.
And it's water good for the ground and spring !
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

carolinarider09

#922
Mon 08, Dec 2025, 15:44:40
Quote from: LadyDraco on Mon 08, Dec 2025, 12:37:33

Honestly, I don't mind the snow as long as I'm prepared for it.
And it's water good for the ground and spring !

:cooldude: :cooldude: :cooldude: :cooldude:

LadyDraco

#923
Mon 08, Dec 2025, 17:48:53
7.5" now total and still coming down
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

f6john

#924
Mon 08, Dec 2025, 19:25:08
I'm on the Western fringe of what your getting, only about 1-2 inches maybe less in some spots.

LadyDraco

#925
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 04:07:21
Yeah ,I saw  KY was  being missed  for  the  most part..
But my elev.  get's me ..   But that's ok...
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#926
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 05:49:26
Well over night ,we picked up another 1.5"
   That brings the 25/26 season to  17" so far and Counting :roll:
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#927
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 10:07:05
Enjoy the  length of  my Driveway...

I  never  could  have  done this  video with out Poweersteering !

https://youtu.be/EalNbe9Avgg?t=4
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

carolinarider09

#928
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 13:54:34
WOW!!!! One long Driveway. 

:cooldude: :cooldude:

f6john

#929
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 14:40:10
Pays to have the right equipment and tools!

LadyDraco

#930
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 15:50:45
Yes it does  :cooldude:
In the start you can see the snowblower sitting on the  left ..
But I will not back down my driveway on a 2Wheel drive tractor..
Don did it all the time.  I will NOT even try that...
      I remember  afew years back someone said I should  ..
Maybe they will watch  this video and understand why I said I would not ... :coolsmiley:

I don't think you can see the 3.5 hills.... And how steep they really are.
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

Oldfishguy

#931
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 18:15:49

That is an awesome secluded driveway!!

LadyDraco

#932
Tue 09, Dec 2025, 18:20:36
Yes it is .. And I lock the gate ... :cooldude:
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#933
Wed 10, Dec 2025, 06:28:09
Dang it  ! the sky was beet red this morning, we might get more snow tonight :)
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#934
Thu 11, Dec 2025, 08:53:37
More  snow...................... 
And  more  tomorrow... I'll give  ya  a  total tomorrow...

It's  water , that's  what I  keep telling myself. It adds to the  deep water table..  :smitten:
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#935
Fri 12, Dec 2025, 11:06:17
More snow .... The total 22" for  the  season and  running
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

Jess from VA

#936
Fri 12, Dec 2025, 11:40:11
Quote from: LadyDraco on Fri 12, Dec 2025, 11:06:17
More snow .... The total 22" for  the  season and  running

Holy smokes!!

Do you have some of these?

LadyDraco

#937
Sun 14, Dec 2025, 10:26:24
It's 9* and the running total is 24" of snow.
       And NO it's not all on the ground at once yet!
it was 17* when I first got up at 4am...
That was our day hight LOL.. It's a bit windy and snowing..
    I put hay out  before 8am, and unrolled 1.5 bales.
I figured the stock will eat all day and all night tonight.
   Thank goodness it starts to warm up Wed. And stay  in the 30's - lower 50's
Till the start of Jan.....Yee Haw , cut fire wood the week of christmas
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#938
Sun 14, Dec 2025, 18:06:57
It's -1* right now.... With the wind chill -25*
The snow is nice and squeaky
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#939
Wed 17, Dec 2025, 07:26:41
Last minute  yesterday I had to get TheBeast out , I needed to deliver some cookies .
I left at 3:30 pm. Got back home 4:45 ....
As I couldn't do it today, That would have been better, but I am helping Jason witha  horse.
And a Vet..

Once I committed to heading down my driveway, there was no turning back. The hills were still blanketed in snow, as the sun doesn't reach some of them. Remember I didn't plow the last 2" on Sunday ..
I was truly worried about getting back up. But TheBeast took care of me and went right up!
Never felt like a wheel spun! God I love my Beastie !
I felt more sliding going down ,I hit one area that , well lets say felt like a good drift!
The rear end was doing it's own thing,Thank goodness I use to do that drift in turns years ago. So I just did what I use to do automatically , No thinking required...

I am always amazed how well TheBeast works and runs for me!
We always seem to become as one, as soon as I throw my leg over the saddle.
When I reached the shop baydoors I patted it on the Tank ! Told it what a good beasty it is.
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#940
Thu 18, Dec 2025, 14:28:26
44*  riding  in  cold  rain for  40 miles... today....
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

f6john

#941
Fri 19, Dec 2025, 15:29:55
I guess you're getting in the Christmas spirit if you are already delivering cookies! I wanted to take the time to wish you a very Merry Christmas along with all those you hold dear. Giving and sharing just seems to be in your nature and I'm sure your friends hold you in high regard.

Oss

#942
Fri 19, Dec 2025, 16:20:22
I have been passed by you in several states and left in the dust
when you were on the beast
so I am sure you had a few yeehaw moments on that ride

Good on you for having gotten some wind therapy Tracy
If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison

When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra   (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)

carolinarider09

#943
Fri 19, Dec 2025, 17:35:12
As several of our "friends" have stated above, I also want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, Tracy. 

You have done very well and we all enjoy your stories and your experiences on the farm. 

I hope you are enjoying life and just remember, we all enjoy your posts and what you share with your fellow riders. 

Again, wishing you a Very, Very, Merry Christmas.  And a Happy New Year. (I might repeat that in week or so). 

Enjoy life as you have shared with us, Tracy.

LadyDraco

#944
Fri 19, Dec 2025, 18:09:39
If  I do not  have  your  email addy, And  would  love  me  to send  you an ecard.
Please  send  me  a  PM..
I  no longer  send  out mailed  cards anymore.
Only send "Jacquie Lawson" ECards..

Sadly I didn't  mail any cookies  out this year.. :'(

Merry Christmas To all... :angel:
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

HayHauler

#945
Mon 22, Dec 2025, 09:07:59
Merry Christmas Tracy!

Hay  8)
Jimmyt
VRCC# 28963

LadyDraco

#946
Wed 24, Dec 2025, 11:14:49
Yesterday was  yet another sad day here on the farm, had to put "Miss Riva Anna" Down ,
She was just coming 30yrs old. The last of an era for the Farm..
She was the grand daughter to the great race horse "Riva Ridge"
She was a great grand Daughter to "Wilson's Yellow Cat "

Annie will be missed very much on the farm.
Dixie had been very anxious the last few days , She knew something was up with Annie.
And just couldn't tell me .


I can't wait for 2025 to be over!
These last few yers have really sux!
23,24,25...

I'm sure hoping 2026 will be so much better !
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#947
Wed 24, Dec 2025, 11:40:10
Happy Christmas Eve....
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

Oss

#948
Wed 24, Dec 2025, 12:26:38
Yes Tracy I sure hope that 2026 is a better year for you

Thanks for the card !
If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison

When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra   (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)

carolinarider09

#949
Wed 24, Dec 2025, 14:23:52
Tracy, I to pray that 2026 is a better year for you and your farm.

I wish you a Merry Christmas.   

Just know that you are a special person to me and others here on the forum.  Your strength and fortitude through many "events" in recent years have shown us all of your power and love of life.  Such things will never be forgotten by us. 

Again, Merry Christmas Tracy. 

LadyDraco

#950
Wed 24, Dec 2025, 16:19:15
Thanks ! Merry Christmas to you and yours...

I have been making Bûche de Noël and giving them away..
made 3 this week One for the church last week. Jason and his family got 1 ,
And  gave oe to my GF and her family.

I really enjoy making them, and I love the new recipe I use.
It takes 7 eggs,  a real high-protein cake!

Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

NewValker

#951
Wed 24, Dec 2025, 21:18:33
Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year Tracy.
Glad I got to meet you and spend a day on your farm.

Craig
Turns out not what or where,
but who you ride with really matters



LadyDraco

#952
Thu 25, Dec 2025, 06:55:37
Merry Christmas to you Craig !



A Very Merry Christmasto All..

Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

HayHauler

#953
Fri 26, Dec 2025, 07:16:23
Merry Christmas Tracy!!  You are truly a special person to many of us here on the old forum.  Thanks for all you do.

Hay  8)
Jimmyt
VRCC# 28963

LadyDraco

#954
Fri 26, Dec 2025, 08:57:34
Quote from: HayHauler on Fri 26, Dec 2025, 07:16:23
Merry Christmas Tracy!!  You are truly a special person to many of us here on the old forum.  Thanks for all you do.

Hay  8)
Jimmyt

:smitten: Thank You Jimmy  :angel:
Merry Christmas  and  Happy Boxing day
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#955
Wed 31, Dec 2025, 13:09:37
I threw my leg Over TheBeast saddle and ran to town last ride of the year.
25*  strong winds...
I  really  needed  some therapy for the soul. It was wonderful... :smitten:
Gerbings gloves,liner,pants...

Even took the trash to the dumpsters on the way...
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

LadyDraco

#956
Wed 31, Dec 2025, 13:10:32
Happy New Years Eve

Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way

Oss

#957
Wed 31, Dec 2025, 13:28:39 Last Edit: Wed 31, Dec 2025, 15:50:09 by Oss
back at you Tracy

was hoping for a new years day ride tomorrow but it will snow overnite

one thing for sure, it will be cold and windy   12 degrees when I wake up
If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison

When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra   (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)

carolinarider09

#958
Wed 31, Dec 2025, 18:58:45
Happy New Year Tracy!!!

May the New Year bring you joy.

LadyDraco

#959
Wed 31, Dec 2025, 23:07:43
Thank You !

Well here it is  a whole  New  Year ...

May it  be  a  great one  for  us  all
Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
One does not speak unless one knows.
Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
This  is  the  way
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