6/15/17 The month of June has been unusually hot staying in the upper 80’s to 90. It is making for a hot summer and it takes the enjoyment out of it. I worry how hot it may get in July and August. This week Mark started on the big fencing project. It seems when he has a big project it usually happens during the hottest time and the hottest days all summer. The kids have been helping him also and it has been in the 90’s. We have had a lot of wind with the heat helping to keep from overheating. The fencing consists of using the skid loader to drill post holes. The kids help finish digging the hole , place the post, tamp it, and fill with dirt. It is a hard job and they have all helped. Tony did a lot and helped the most.
It took three full days to get all the fencing done and the kids helped every step of the way. They helped put the brackets on and bolts in. They even got to use power tools. They would race each other. They helped place the sucker rod fence in place. It is going to be heavy duty and safe. Earlier this summer, Mark had concrete poured and an electric water put in. He also had a wind break built. The pen is the largest one for the horses and we are utilizing an old tin shed. It too has been lined and windows put in.
The kids worked hard and got to see their progress. In the end we had a nice big pen for the horses. Before the new pen, we had 4 horses in one lot. Now we can spread them out. Jake got to put Eagle in the new pen with Ace. He got dressed up for the occasion and even took a selfie.
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