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infernalis
03-21-10, 07:55 PM
It's that time of year again! Every spring we burn off 14 acres of grass, got 1/2 of it done today. (My clothes stink now)

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/flames1.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/flames2.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/flames3.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/flames4.jpg
infernalis
03-21-10, 07:56 PM
http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/flames5.jpg

Last years burn.....

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/fire.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/fire1.jpg
infernalis
03-21-10, 07:56 PM
http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/fire2.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/fire3.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.info/fire/fire4.jpg
Chu'Wuti
03-22-10, 03:32 AM
Why?

Hope this happens before the snakes & other critters come out for the summer . . .
infernalis
03-22-10, 04:34 AM
Yes that is why I do this very early, the snakes are not out yet, no birds nests yet, no praying mantis yet.....

Burning off dead grass removes the fuel preventing accidental fire later on, it fertilizes the soil, destroys unwanted burdocks and believe it or not it is more Eco friendly than driving a tractor with a mower on it.
Lankyrob
03-22-10, 05:03 AM
Most farmers here do stubble burning this time of year too. Much better for the soil than mowing and letting the cuttings go mouldy.
shaunyboy
03-22-10, 10:57 AM
that looks like a really beautifull place to live.is the white farmhouse in the background your place mate ? if my lottery numbers ever came up its just the kind of place i'd love to stay.
cheers shaun
Freebody
03-22-10, 12:35 PM
that looks like a really beautifull place to live.is the white farmhouse in the background your place mate ? if my lottery numbers ever came up its just the kind of place i'd love to stay.
cheers shaun
yup that just what i was thinking
marvelfreak
03-22-10, 02:44 PM
That not true redneck. I didn't see any drunk running around or rolling on the ground on fire. LOL:p
infernalis
03-22-10, 03:41 PM
that looks like a really beautifull place to live.is the white farmhouse in the background your place mate ? if my lottery numbers ever came up its just the kind of place i'd love to stay.
cheers shaun

yup that just what i was thinking

No, my house is this one.....

And you guys don't need to win the lottery to come visit.

I will even pick you up at the airport to keep expenses minimal.

gallery (http://www.thamnophis.us/gallery/index.html)

http://www.thamnophis.us/gallery/images/house.jpg
Feebo
03-22-10, 03:48 PM
Those burning shots remind me of when I was a kid, I was up a tree surveying the view and my mate lit a pile of brush right under the tree I was in!! He was a right firebug that guy, he refused to try and put it out and it went totally out of control reeeally quickly with me, eight years old, up a tree getting burned. Nice. I had to jump a silly height, the whole field burned,I litterally had to dash through flames to get out. I never spoke to him again. I bet he`s locked up for arson now lol :D git.
shaunyboy
03-23-10, 06:59 AM
what an absolute awesome place to live infernalis.when i first read your profile and saw central new york state.i pictured you in amongst all the sky scrapers and hustle and bustle of city life,etc. (i basically pictured newyork city) a place that would drive me nuts ! i live in a small village where every one knows each other and usually 3 generations of your family.i feel i could not live in a big city where people are in that much of a hurry they dont even say hello in the passing.my wife and i dream of retiring to a place just like yours mate.it looks like an amazing place to be.it looks so peacefull and tranquil (when not burning fields,haha). thanks for your kind invite,if we were ever to come to the states.it also goes without saying if you ever plan a trip to scotland theres always space for you at mine mate.
cheers shaun
p.s.dont hesitate to let me know about your colemans,just pm me the details and i'll sort some out.
mommanessy247
03-29-10, 04:22 AM
shaunyboy -- i live in a small town in south carolina where it is very peaceful here as well. we came from a city in california, (thats a 2000-3000 mile move). im especially grateful that im not hearing police cars, firetrucks & ambulances going by every day. i love the country, its so peaceful.
emseeKAY
03-29-10, 07:05 PM
haha i don't think Ive ever seen that before lol crazy that its more Eco friendly to set you property on fire haha i might try that next time ;) jks!