Its that time of year again

[Jogeephus]

Its that time of year again when I stand in awe at how our meteorologists can predict the future climate to such a high degree of certainty yet they cannot predict what the weather will do in the next three days. In the short term it appears that 50% of the time they are 100% correct. I am simply amazed at how I've had so much rain when the odds were stacked so high against me.

 

[Alan]

We been holding off doing hay because of the accuracy of meteorologist. I joke with my wife, I you want a different weather forecast go to a different weather site.

 

[M-5]

Prime example, last Saturday 60% chance and I cut hay . a few scattered clouds but over all a good hay drying day. Sunday 40% that was the day I planned to bale, Heavy dew dried off around 10 am raked just before lunch started baling and bottom falls out spent 3 hrs slinging the water out of it and finally got it baled as it started raining again. Im of the same mindset of weather men as architects both professions need to have 2 yrs experience weather men cutting hay and farming and architects roofing.

 

[hurleyjd]

Here is a projection for you craw fish building mounds 8 inches high according to my grandmother means a dry hot summer.

 

[Jogeephus]

Here what I dealt with. 40% chance of rain followed by 20% chance for the next four days. I cut on the 40%. As I cut the last swath lightening was coming down and when I finished the swath rain. No problem. Fluffed the next day only to finish the last leg in the rain. Fluffed again. Rained again. Fluffed again. Fingers crossed but i see trouble coming from the direction of Peter's Puddle.

Its times like this that I dislike Tift 85 and regret plowing my Tift 44 up. Tift 44 is by far the easiest hay I've ever worked with. Cut it. Go hook the tedder up and drive to the field and see its dry. Turn around and go hook the baler up and start baling. (Ok, I might be stretching that just a tad but you get my drift)

 

[dun]

Last week they called for no rain this week. We've had rain almost everyday this week so far. Next week they claim it isn;t going to rain, not holding my breath. Still have one field to hay.

 

[TCRanch]

Around the end of May weather.com predicted cooler than average temps for June - Aug in our region. I call BS on that! But at least we're having quite a bit of rain & not looking at another drought.

 

[Jogeephus]

Don't need a drought. I'll take rain any day over a drought because you can always wrap the hay. A drought just gives you a feeling of helplessness which I don't like.

 

[JMJ Farms]

Wish I could borrow some rain from you Joe. Dry as a popcorn fart here.

 

[True Grit Farms]

Wish I could borrow some rain from you Joe. Dry as a popcorn fart here.

You don't know dry my friend. We finally made it to almost 4" of rain in the last 2 months. I'm hearing you guys have had over 7" in the same time frame.

 

[Clodhopper]

That's funny, hurley, around here when the crawdads build those tall mounds it means a flood is coming. They're trying to get them higher than the backwater. That's what I like about CT, seeing the regional differences on stuff.

 

[Jogeephus]

Wish I could borrow some rain from you Joe. Dry as a popcorn fart here.

Rain has been sporadic but I have to say I'm getting all I need. The grass isn't getting ahead of the cattle and is growing just enough to produce a higher quality grass to eat. Its almost at a perfect balance between growth and consumption.

 

[john250]

By next year, the polar ice caps will be melted.
We the people can stop that only if we tax diesel $5/gal so the gov can subsidize organic energy like solar, wind and the green party.

 

[Jogeephus]

By next year, the polar ice caps will be melted.
We the people can stop that only if we tax diesel $5/gal so the gov can subsidize organic energy like solar, wind and the green party.

Taxation of anything and everything is good isn't it? Tax whisky and you will no longer go blind drinking it. Tax business and they close their doors and no longer pollute our streams.

Speaking of taxation, I heard on the news that Italy is in real bad shape right now. A few months ago I was drinking with a friend from Italy and I asked him how bad things really were there. He laughed and said it wasn't bad at all. Said the people had plenty of money but because taxation was so bad people have resorted to only dealing in cash and bartering for goods and services to keep the government's hands off their money. He went on to say that their version of the IRS is actually auditing customers who leave shops to be sure they actually have paper receipt and by law you have to keep your receipt at least 30 minutes after leaving the store else you will be fined. For some reason I thought this interesting and for some reason I also see this as a possible solution to global warming or something.

 

[john250]

By next year, the polar ice caps will be melted.
We the people can stop that only if we tax diesel $5/gal so the gov can subsidize organic energy like solar, wind and the green party.

Taxation of anything and everything is good isn't it? Tax whisky and you will no longer go blind drinking it. Tax business and they close their doors and no longer pollute our streams.

Speaking of taxation, I heard on the news that Italy is in real bad shape right now. A few months ago I was drinking with a friend from Italy and I asked him how bad things really were there. He laughed and said it wasn't bad at all. Said the people had plenty of money but because taxation was so bad people have resorted to only dealing in cash and bartering for goods and services to keep the government's hands off their money. He went on to say that their version of the IRS is actually auditing customers who leave shops to be sure they actually have paper receipt and by law you have to keep your receipt at least 30 minutes after leaving the store else you will be fined. For some reason I thought this interesting and for some reason I also see this as a possible solution to global warming or something.

Ibelieve the Italians take pride in avoiding taxes. Maybe I'm wrong, and they volunteer to pay more, to support Berlusconi's parties.

 

[Jogeephus]

75% is what he told me. I'd be dodging and a weaving every chance I got.

 

[JMJ Farms]

Wish I could borrow some rain from you Joe. Dry as a popcorn fart here.

You don't know dry my friend. We finally made it to almost 4" of rain in the last 2 months. I'm hearing you guys have had over 7" in the same time frame.

Maybe above me and below me but I've only had 2" in the last six weeks at the farm close to the river. The farm close to Rhine (which is only about 7 miles away) has gotten probably 6" in the last 6 weeks. Had one big rain at the river around 2 months ago and got 3" and I was thankful for it but most of it went into the ponds. I've got dead spots in my pastures but I reckon it'll rain in time. Got some extra acres per cow and that's helping out.

 

[1982vett]

Jogee....I tried to just set here and say nothing......I failed!

 

[Jogeephus]

Jogee....I tried to just set here and say nothing......I failed!

So let me get this straight ..... today you've admitted that you cheat when smoking brisket and you now admit you are a failure. I think we have a lot in common! :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

 

[Jogeephus]

Wish I could borrow some rain from you Joe. Dry as a popcorn fart here.

You don't know dry my friend. We finally made it to almost 4" of rain in the last 2 months. I'm hearing you guys have had over 7" in the same time frame.

Maybe above me and below me but I've only had 2" in the last six weeks at the farm close to the river. The farm close to Rhine (which is only about 7 miles away) has gotten probably 6" in the last 6 weeks. Had one big rain at the river around 2 months ago and got 3" and I was thankful for it but most of it went into the ponds. I've got dead spots in my pastures but I reckon it'll rain in time. Got some extra acres per cow and that's helping out.

Its been hit and miss here. Didn't get a drop of rain at the house but the hay patch got two rains in as many days.