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Bringing in the Hay

20/1/2014

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There's lots of things to like about bringing in the hay. It means summer's here, it smells nice, you feel part of an ancient tradition, and you have stock feed for winter. It's also a communal activity, raising the spirits, and best of all, it only happens once a year!

Because by the time you've hefted your hundredth bale onto the trailer, you are weary. And the last bales go on top of the stack in the shed, which is now seven bales high, so much more lifting. Itchy, scratchy and dusty, you head back for the last load when disaster strikes....
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I probably don't have to tell you that this is bad, in a lot of different ways, which I won't list here.

So how does one get a tractor back on it's feet? Well, it happens with the help of my orchardist neighbour and his 70 horsepower tractor, a couple of sturdy woven straps, and the cheerful and knowledgeable assistance of my up-the-hill neighbour, who usually wouldn't pass the time of day with me.

What is it about doing something stupid and unusual that brings out the best in people?

Anyway, I'm off down the road to buy some cases of beer for my neighbours....
6 Comments
Darren (Green Change) link
22/1/2014 07:52:26 am

Aww, the little tractor looks so comfy resting in the soft, fresh hay. Must have been a hard day :-).

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Michael link
25/1/2014 05:28:11 am

Hi Alex,

Michael here from Quaama (Fiona sent me your blog). Great blog, but tell me how the hell did you manage to roll the tractor on what looks like flat ground ???

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Alex
27/1/2014 07:25:46 am

Hi Michael, it's because I was standing on a fairly steep slope looking down on the tractor, so it looks flat but is not (not flat enough, anyway!)
Hopefully see you in June.

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Matt
25/1/2014 01:34:41 pm

That's the problem with inflatable tractors...a small gust of wind, and....

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ed
29/1/2014 01:34:54 am

I still wish I had a tractor

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nikki
13/3/2014 06:56:38 pm

Lovely insight into another persons golden valley bringing in the hay day. Different but just as dramatic as ours!

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