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Our property line is bound by 40 year old pines. The lower Noth side facing the neighbors had dead stock up 12 feet high. It took 2 big days to prum. Clearing brush and pull grapevine out of the 400 foot tree row did a number on my hands.So seasonal transition from snow removal to yard work for the 646 has begun with 4 loads of trimmings. About 4 more loads to finish.

It's hard work for sure , but I will be glad when we can do our spring cleanup here . Funny thing though with the snow . There is not a Black fly or mosquito to be found . We have had highs of 15C / 60F here the last couple of days ,windy and rain on and off . That has taken a big bite out of our snow pack . This keeps up , we can start out yard work the end of the month after the ground dries up .

Eugene, what are you going to do with the pile of branches?

@FUTZ They were hauled up to our fire pit. The trimmings were small, extremely dry and each load would burn down in 20 minutes. There is a lot of bigger stuff from 3 trees taken down for the shop build that will be cut for heat next winter.

Gerry thanks for posting the pics. Beautiful country at your roost. Harry

Harry wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:23 am Gerry thanks for posting the pics. Beautiful country at your roost. Harry

Thanks @Harry Standing there and looking around we were reminded again of just how beautiful the area is in all seasons...
Well, a little less so in blackfly, and mosquito season

@DavidBarkey Plans are already being made for once the snow is gone and I can see the ground - reinforce seams on the underside of the trailer to keep mice out and then waterproof the roof and replace caulk around windows to keep the rain out - after that - build a deck, and quick and dirty screen porch on the deck to give a bit of a refuge from the biting hordes...

Gerry , @RoamingGnome . https://www.heavydutytarps.ca/tarp-applications check these guys out for screened and clear panels . It is a way I want to go to screen a section of our porch for that time of year .

Major ice storm has left us without power about 9 hours so far and don't expect it to be back on until the end of day or possibly tomorrow . 1/8" fence wire is around an inch thick with ice . Trees down all over the place taking out hydro wires , buildings and blocking roads . Fun and games .

@DavidBarkey Yikes! Hopefully you've got wood stoves in the house and shop...
I don't know if we even got any freezing rain overnight in Hamilton - it's just wet and soggy here. Kind of dreading the next trip to the property, Talked to our neighbour yesterday - they got a fresh foot of snow a couple of days ago, and were forecast to get the same sort of ice accumulation as you've got...

Holy moly, not good. Hope you guys don’t wind up with damage. I’m sure I don’t need to say but I’m going to anyway. TREAD LIGHTLY. Let’s not get hurt trying to shuffle along on almost an inch of ice.

Hope it melts off quickly.