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Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:19 am
by aunt betty
I've got a couple pairs of water skis you can have.

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:11 am
by Rick
World of difference between knocking rice down and keeping it down. 'Course if you're really into rice skiing and get out there every couple of days...

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:19 pm
by aunt betty
Just about the time I've got everyone convinced that I'm never serious and am always joking around...then I want to be serious. Has bit me ina ass many times. I was kiddin around about the ski thing but was serious about the offer of the skis.
They call me acorn cuz Ima nut. 8-)
Rice-skiing...lol

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:23 pm
by Rick
AB, I was making that point, because most DIY rice pond making ventures go awry for that reason. If the stubble isn't upended or driven into the ground, it will probably be back sooner than later.

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:57 pm
by aunt betty
Rick do you have any idea of how many times I've been asked by a rice expert, "what kind of rice do y'all grow up in Illinois?".

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:28 am
by Rick
73?

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:38 am
by Darren
Pictured is the referenced buffalo-like apparatus I'm told we have access to. Does have teeth, i presume can be filled with water, though we may not want to put THAT much weight in it. Gotta see if my bike or another can pull it. Said to be 4 to 5 feet or so

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Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:55 am
by Rick
Much mo' better than most. Put as much weight in it as your bike's tires will pull, pack a lunch and a supper but don't try to knock it all down, just a bunch of kinda-sorta open breaks in a BIG area - and cross your fingers and toes.

Re: Rice Field Prep

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:18 pm
by Darren
Yea low and slow I figure is our best shot at it, no need to be in a hurry with it and tear up something on a bike.