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Monday, July 15, 2013

Once More into the Swamp

Sometimes, my enthusiasm for a task conflicts with the reality surrounding it. This is the third time I've stuck the tractor, which makes me think I need a new tractor, or perhaps just a little more common sense.









Eventually, I was successful through planting the edge of the bucket in the mud, and rolling it back simultaneously with the lowest reverse gear, four wheel drive, and locking the hubs.

I don't think I dented anything but the trees, and if these willows die, more will spring up to replace them in the next couple of weeks.

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