Another day on Dakota Prairie

The finches arrived by the scores today. There were

probably 60 to 70 of them here today. Not sure if

it was the wind, the heat or just a good day to find food.They had lots of feed and water for their meals.
Some stood guard while the rest ate

There must of been food on the ground as they

everywhere today.

The heifers seemed to be interested in what I was

doing out in their territory.

They are just so nosy. They came right up to me

to check things out.

They were finally enjoying the day as the wind had

gone down and it was 78 degrees out there.

They all want to say, "Hey" or maybe it was "Hay"

For those that love the CAT brand

As the potato people move in so does the equipment.A CAT for every job and several men
Some wheeled and some track

Need I say more??

This is a ripper on this CAT

There were 5 different CAT tractors in the field

Life on the prairie

This is one miserably windy day.

Here the finches are facing into the wind holding on

for dear life. Every bird for him self.The wind blew all the feed onto the ground so the

finches are busy finding their meal. There are

about 50 of them in my yard this am.

It seems I am on heifer patrol as they think they

should go to the interstate. Anyway, some of them are just

lazing around. I am thinking they must feel safer on the

ground thinking this way they won't get blown away.

These girls are filling their bellies with water to keep

them grounded for the day. Notice the ducks

swimming in the pond.

Just call me Mj!!!

The saw waiting for someone to use it.My handy man making a raised garden bed for me .
These boards were heavy so I just watched.

Putting them together so they will NEVER come apart.

More hammering and making sure they stay together.

The dirt is in and now it needs a bit of a clean up job.

Now I know this isn't very big but remember I HATE

GARDENING!!!!! This will be all I can handle.

Now this landscaping project has been in the making

for about 2 years. My Nine Bark bushes had to be

protected therefore the pails over top of them for

safety sake.

This project is now ready for flowers, bushes, whatever.

I need ideas so if anyone has any , please feel free to

offer your opinion.

The boys and their toys

This is right at the four corners of our old place.The

road was washed out. Very deep and very wide.Jerry (Hj) did fill it in a couple of times.
It seems no matter how busy there is time to play.

Doug showing the maneuverability of the ATV with
the tracks. Notice the big smile.


I will tell you that there is someone in the family that
has gotten it stuck. No names though. Well, I will tell
you this person has the shortest name in the family.
After all he should get the credit. I think he needed a
big shovel.

Water, water and more water

Some of the pheasants playing in the snow before the meltThe deer are back and enjoying not having to walk in snow
One area south of the tracks in Tappen. The water had gone
down by several inches already.
More flooding in south Tappen

It would seem there might be a swimming pool in the

basement here.

This is the potato warehouse northeast of Tappen.

The ditches are overflowing. They are pumping

water to the west to try to get rid of it.

This is north of the Lone Tree.

Kudos to all the workers that helped with this project

Some of the flooded areas in Fargo. This was south of Fargo.

All water with snow on top.Interstate 29 looking north from south of Fargo
Just water and more water
Need I say more??
More of the same with our driver narrating
This is Rose Creek golf course
The secondary dike near the river. Those homes to the

back side are in between the two dikes.

Some of the Hesco Bastion barricades filled with dirt

covered with snow
Barricades with more dirt for the dikes
Just plain dirt/mud for this secondary dike