tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post2596906372803549432..comments2024-03-28T18:43:28.346-07:00Comments on Jim and Barb's Adventures: Springtime in North Dakota!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-3531705968642480502017-05-30T19:33:06.240-07:002017-05-30T19:33:06.240-07:00This is definitely one of my "happy places&qu...This is definitely one of my "happy places" we love here and helping out wherever we can. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-24501544906883477432017-05-30T19:31:54.073-07:002017-05-30T19:31:54.073-07:00Ain't that the truth!!!Ain't that the truth!!!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-32861211946239931402017-05-30T16:20:13.050-07:002017-05-30T16:20:13.050-07:00I love reading about how you just "dig in&quo...I love reading about how you just "dig in" and get your hands dirty wherever you go. If you happen to land somewhere near the Grand Tetons this summer, stop by and say Hi!<br />Cindi and Roger HappilyRVafter.comCindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109075380585894850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-64836344975949291362017-05-26T07:03:29.243-07:002017-05-26T07:03:29.243-07:00 Boy farm machinery has come a long way since my J... Boy farm machinery has come a long way since my John Deere B days LOL!! HDriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154962248264837661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-20826515278099344082017-05-25T16:01:15.396-07:002017-05-25T16:01:15.396-07:00Looking forward to reading about your adventures!Looking forward to reading about your adventures!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-59999408044180317382017-05-25T15:56:10.667-07:002017-05-25T15:56:10.667-07:00I will have to make sure to get some Daisy and Dak...I will have to make sure to get some Daisy and Dakota pics for the next post. I think I am going to post a video of the progress that Dakota is making. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-38469856728298181842017-05-25T15:55:05.030-07:002017-05-25T15:55:05.030-07:00They are great people who have a lot of patience t...They are great people who have a lot of patience teaching this old dog some new tricks!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-6903980906090718442017-05-25T15:54:10.078-07:002017-05-25T15:54:10.078-07:00I grew up in a suburb of St.Paul but we spent our ...I grew up in a suburb of St.Paul but we spent our summers in the Wisconsin countryside. I think that is where I got my love for the remoteness of the country. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-87948328102493714132017-05-25T15:52:17.804-07:002017-05-25T15:52:17.804-07:00Being apart can be good but in this instance where...Being apart can be good but in this instance where I have the rig and have been working so much it has been hard to keep it clean to Barb's standards!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-72163143468479565052017-05-25T15:51:21.523-07:002017-05-25T15:51:21.523-07:00The next hunting adventure is not until mid-August...The next hunting adventure is not until mid-August when we will be in Ontario during the bear season. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-85065681062410642242017-05-25T15:50:05.187-07:002017-05-25T15:50:05.187-07:00It will take years to get all the rocks out of tha...It will take years to get all the rocks out of that field. You are right each winter as the frost enters and leaves the ground it forces up more and more rocks.Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-42634938883630804552017-05-25T15:49:04.429-07:002017-05-25T15:49:04.429-07:00I think I only showed three in this post but they ...I think I only showed three in this post but they have several more in addition to combines, swathers and other equipment. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-52254060999007323132017-05-25T15:47:20.937-07:002017-05-25T15:47:20.937-07:00It seems like between hunting and visiting the kid...It seems like between hunting and visiting the kids we get solo time once to twice a year. You are right, sometimes that is not a bad thing. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-51340830080566348232017-05-25T15:46:10.788-07:002017-05-25T15:46:10.788-07:00Good question that I had to ask the answer for. If...Good question that I had to ask the answer for. If the soil is wet, tilling it will help it dry out and warm up faster. Tilling many times helps the seeds grow as it does not have to fight through the residue to get to the surface. I guess a lot of it has to do with the type of soil you are farming. They have a dryer soil in this area and the residue also help retain some of the moisture. Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-81673823013072505142017-05-25T09:31:24.013-07:002017-05-25T09:31:24.013-07:00I love agriculture. Growing up in a suburb of Det...I love agriculture. Growing up in a suburb of Detroit, that's really odd...I know. Just love reading about your farm adventures, Jim.exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-60890975878551220492017-05-25T08:38:15.223-07:002017-05-25T08:38:15.223-07:00Great bird pics! Absence makes the heart grow fo...Great bird pics! Absence makes the heart grow fonder - as they say - Bill and I have some separate time planned this summer too! Only a few days, but I'm sure we will survive!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022881943639085252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-69043621563756371572017-05-25T08:08:44.495-07:002017-05-25T08:08:44.495-07:00Funny, Steve's usually the "blamee" ...Funny, Steve's usually the "blamee" here too! Love all the tractor work, looks fun! The ducks/birds are cool too. Any hunting coming up?DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-89517728534336527542017-05-25T05:28:57.078-07:002017-05-25T05:28:57.078-07:00Sounds like you've both had a good time. Well,...Sounds like you've both had a good time. Well, if moving rocks was fun... Back in the S&B's it always felt like we grew rocks in our garden over the winter. Thanks for sharing the birds pictures. Sharon Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873132193958169377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-51979580205856019982017-05-25T05:12:33.480-07:002017-05-25T05:12:33.480-07:00It's cool to see the farming pics with descrip...It's cool to see the farming pics with descriptions. I lost count of the tractors they have...they may have too. Glad you're having fun.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140282168427212961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-62524522229440064772017-05-24T17:48:48.580-07:002017-05-24T17:48:48.580-07:00Nothing like a little tractor time.(or a lot) Mine...Nothing like a little tractor time.(or a lot) Mine starts tomorrow. Love the bird shots. ktmissourihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390349160409059421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-56343087514286326832017-05-24T09:51:04.253-07:002017-05-24T09:51:04.253-07:00I really like that you guys split up once in awhil...I really like that you guys split up once in awhile. A little "solo time" is never a bad thing. Thanks for the bird pics!! Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036559705232137319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-46689439790749721432017-05-24T08:48:35.847-07:002017-05-24T08:48:35.847-07:00I'm sure your friend is glad to have you back ...I'm sure your friend is glad to have you back so someone else can take the blame for things that go wrong!! You're such a good sport:) Try not to get into too much trouble while helping out! A farming questions...why do farmers chose to till? I know you explained the reason for not tilling for us, but why till then?<br /><br />Glad Barb finally made it to Greencastle! I'm sure your daughter and the grandkids were pleased to see her:) John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-41757696877524870322017-05-24T08:17:30.057-07:002017-05-24T08:17:30.057-07:00Wow. Sounds like a lot of work for you and a lot ...Wow. Sounds like a lot of work for you and a lot of fun for Barb!!! Cool bird pics...especially like the snipes. No Daisy or Dakota pics!!Cori and Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291920116877853105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82618797339149088.post-51994320052710349812017-05-24T06:59:14.990-07:002017-05-24T06:59:14.990-07:00Sounds like both of you are having a blast, althou...Sounds like both of you are having a blast, although separately. You are lucky to be able to learn about farming from the "bottom up" with friends that allow you your oops :) Deb Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239470933976567946noreply@blogger.com