[James]

It is real clean, 1 pulley might need replaced. Other than that its in great shape . And it is A All crop too. I think its A 60 not sure will find out monday when I pay for it..

[James]

Pull behind type. I can’t tell you how long I have wanted this one..

[James]

I thought most folks were immune to the plant. I never had troubles with it . nor any other family members getting the rashes and like from posion ivey and the like

[James]

I Am looking into trying to get things rolling after the 1st of the year. As it’s no fun running the roads, day in and day out. I Am at this time crunching the numbers to , How much. I need to work next year .

[James]

Irrigation, cost about $175, per. Its thru the irrigation co. And theres 2 months you don’t cut , Heat stress.Most folks here who used to raise it cut every 28 days on avg. and that was 70 # bales 5 yrs. ago the price was $5.00 A bale now it can run up to $10.00 The market is strong. The preacher is bringing bales in from Ca. at A cost of $2,000.00 for shipping. and he can’t keep them in stock . He sells the bales for $30.00 each. And is making A decent profit off of 125# bales. the 70# bales can avg 100 per acre per cutting.

[James]

Hildago county Texas 15 minutes to Old Mexico, A hour and A half to the gulf.. This is the tropics. We have A 300 plus day growing season.. We have irrigation, And machine leveled land here, That can be rented or bought.. Of course there planting Onions next week. In jan they’ll be planting Watermelons.. And the Grapefruits and Oranges start next week on harvest.. And theres even Avacodo Orchards here too.

[James]

I Am following your line of thought, but where can you get A onager?? for the sire. but by the same token would that not increase the stamina of the donkey cross too??? Are there onagers in the U S ?

[James]

From what I could see, A few of the Oxen in the photos were polled, So the collars would seem to work better? Or Am I mistaken??

[James]

Well I Am still hopeing to get A load out on Monday. Fresh Produce headed North from The Winter gardens here in Texas! So I won’t be checking in As much..

[James]

Having Taken freight and Meat into Canada as well as back south. I found out to Import into Canada you will need the Horses Vet certifacte As well as All paperwork in order. You might want to talk to the Folks at the border Crossing as to the Papers you need.

[James]

Mid 80’s yesterday, Right now its only 79 degrees. I’ll be getting back out in A few to cut More mesquite trees ,Trying to get the rest of my fence line done. 6′ chainlink. Just 160 feet And I Am done. This place was neglected for over 10 years , The last owners S I L was soposed to keep it clean But we ALL know how that works. Hecl theres trees 8″ in diameter growing thru the fence. Well I’ll be back at it after the hour!

[James]

As far As sheep go. I’ll be having Help to tend them, I hope to be able to get the Property ready for them in A month or so. I remember the old Adage good fences make good neighbors. And this time. I’ll have Help that will work. I had goats A few years back, The hired help ,Thought all he had to do was make sure they had feed & water. They got out ,His Worthless wife called me, When I was in California to get home and catch them, She then told me her Husband ONLY had to feed & water them, No other work such as the fences or care of the young. My brother got him straight real quick, And then sold the flock.. I Am wanting them for a freezer lamb a couple times A year. and to have A few to sell to offset the Taxes!!!

[James]

Ever have one of those days. I was having one Yesterday. I was Not At my best I admit it. And therefore I might have stepped on some toes.If I did it was NOT intentional.? After All I have been thru ,Including the Surgery on my Crainium. Due to the brain injury. I get A few off dats every now and then.. I want to let everybody know I Am not upset at anybody. . Have A nice weekend when it gets here!

[James]

Here I was asking What others Thought, I have 2 Plans I can do. I just prefer the One I know I can do. But After, I have been off work off and on since 2001 (Due to broken Neck/ And back) there are few companies that want that Liability. I Am trying to write out a business plan to get the Capital I need. But If that fails I have my deadline! Feb 1st 2008. So while I was asking what others thought and looking for Imput. Not A headache . All I was stateing .Is I know what I can do. I just need to get back to doing it. Funny No one suggested That by builing from the bottom up. by punching the clock . Would build the assets needed. If I stay home and go to A plant. I can also make a bit by selling small stock. But if others want to Critize, I’ll just NOT post any more. on this subject Have A good night and Stay safe!! And remember We are all differnt, And thats what makes us who we are! Heres hoping you and your have A nice week.!!!!

[James]

No offence but I can Make 35% profit off the Truck And be home Every 7 days or so for 2, My father was driving when I was born, He done that all his life. I have Owned A few trucks myself. I had A lifethreating injury A few years ago. And have been working off and on driving. While Fuel prices go up. There A fuel Surcharge that goes into effect. And cuts the cost. I can make better money from owning a truck than I can driving for another person or company. This Ain’t my 1st dog and pony show, I don’t need or want a $100,00.00 dollar truck I can save cash And make more with a older truck bought for $5,000.00 And even with Expenses after taxes take home $1,000.00 A week. So by netting close to $50,000.00 A year and not working hard .I can be in the postion I want in 2-3 years! And the costs of tires are not As high as most think .I prefer Kelly Steer tires on ALL Axles saves about $1,500 on tire that way.. And I can get a peak & tune down on the enging and get 8 miles per gallon loaded 10 MT and 17 bobtail. And change oil every 27,000 miles by Useing the right products and keeping the Engine in good order. I can do most of the repairs myself, But I farm that work out. By driving for myself I can choose where I want to Run.I prefer to Run to Canada myself More money by going there!!! And I can stop & get items I want in route and Not be in hot water with A company!!!!

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