And - if that track steer crushed the tile, my pickup truck would have too. Maybe more so, because of tires vs track weight distribution.
Eta: you can tell where the tile is, it leaves a perpetual wet-ish strip across the property because of their water discharge leaching out of it. I had to be careful with the track steer to pick up the bucket when over it or it would dive into the wetter/softer ground an inch or two more than the surrounding.
I wonder what the current code says about sump pump discharge going directly into a creek with no conditioning (going thru the soil, etc, not talking human treatment). That is an interesting question.
And why did they suddenly have a melt down about the pipe?
A large storm can make water do stupid things that does not mean the pipe is broken.
I have no idea. The guy was drunker than a monkey and his wife is clearly the boss of the house so I’m sure she sent him over. We’ve had 5" of rain in 4 days. Our property is flooded in various places, too.
I’m trying to be nice so I told him to call his drainage guy and let me know when he’s coming so I can put the dogs and horses up and kill the electric fence. He’s going to be super mad when I refuse to pay no matter what is wrong. These guys got me for a third survey already on the fence, I’m done spending money trying to be a nice-guy. Enough is enough.
Congratulations! Sorry about the neighbour.
Already starting to figure out how they like it. Because power is out, the fence is not energized and them being so new on the property I’d rather be safe than sorry so they’re in. I hung their bags on opposite ends of the run in, as historically the Old Man is a prick about food.
The Old Man, a total chow hound, is not eating. He’s staring at Shayney on the opposite side, just sssttaarrriiinnnggg at her. Ok, fine. I moved the hay nets and now both of them are eating better, just chowing down on the same net. He’s gotten soft in his old age 
He was also more than willing to share his grain with her this morning. Weird, for him!!
Also. I groomed them both this morning, and worked on walking them just out of sight from one another and then bringing them back. It went well. Also also - I groomed my horses on my own property in my own barn in the grooming stall that I designed with crossties that I made with brushes in my fancy built in shelf. Ahhhhhh!!
So excited for you to enjoy all your beautiful efforts. Everything looks so nice!
Isn’t it the best to walk outside and have them there?!!
I will never take for granted how lucky those of us are that have the luxury.
It’s wild. I’ve always dreamed of this but considered it out of reach. But here I am! Pinch me!
Just mentioning it, have you considered switching to a solar charger. Then you don’t need to worry about power outages.
I might put one in as a backup, if this is a common occurrence. This is the first extended power outage in the year we’ve been here.
I was going to also suggest a solar charger. They can be quite strong if you have enough sunny days! I have never run electric without one. But I live in Florida. The key to a hot charge is a nice ground pole. And keeping your fence lines, clear of debris
The grounds are more than good, I put them in a perpetually wet area immediately behind the barn (no wonder those posts were so rotted out).
It’ll be OK for now, I might put them out for a bit in an hour or so, but no over-night outside until the fence gets powered back up
Oh yes wet ground is KEY! And then there is always that muscle memory of learning and knowing that the fence will bite you… That saves you when there is a problem.
I am just so happy for you. You have worked incredibly hard to make this come together, and now they are home. PARMAK solar chargers are beasts that will not die, BTW.
I hope your neighbor will just GO AWAY. What an ass.
Of course it is, because you just brought the horses home and actually need it to train them to the fence
Doing some vague organizing until the batteries run out in the cordless tools. I’m way too lazy to drag the chargers and batteries in so anything else will wait until the power is back.
I caved and put the horses out, with strict supervision. I won’t be leaving them out over night as planned, unless the fence is powered up.
I’m guessing your power still isn’t back on? Hoping I’m wrong!
Still not on, and found a pretty decent propane leak at the regulator on the compression fitting. Will call them today for a fill up and to ask who owns the little tubing that goes to the house.
I’ll work on the compost pile and cross fencing today regardless. Horses are out under supervision again.
It’s always something. Jingles for power soon!
Just came on! Hip hip, hooray!
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