On the first trip to the clothesline Sunday morning, I sniffed and detected a hint of smoke in the air. Looking toward the horizon, I saw gray plumes rising above the treetops. Conclusion: It’s a good day to burn pasture. Optimal for us is a light breeze from the southeast.
In my blog post of April 12, 2014, “Pasture Pyrotechnics” at http://www.fromhighheelstogumboots.com/gumboot-tracks-blog/archives/04-2014, I explained why pastures are burned in early spring and the procedure Bill uses. Here’s a picture from last year showing the mini-truck tricked out for the event: propane bottle from the gas grill with hose and “flame thrower” attachment, water tank and vehicle battery to power the sprayer on the tank. Pyro Man was prepped and ready for the task.
Back to the present, Cricket watched dejectedly from the front door. Her truck was out there on a mission and she got left in the house—for her own safety. That look says pure disgust!
Yikes! I remembered the clothes on the line. The southeast breeze might fan the smoke across the yard. I dashed out and grabbed them off the line!
This year, due to my limited mobility from bunion surgery in December, my role as the “amateur photojournalist” was limited—no running all over the pasture like last year. When Bill completed the back burn, I drove his pickup to the south side and waited for him to launch the big event. He calls the main burn “lettin’ her rip”!
And rip she did!
Epilogue
Another good burn!
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