Burn Day

Since we added our fence, we have had a pile of debris. Mind you, the fence was added in June. It's now January. That's a long time for a pile. A second pile joined the first after yard maintenance and clean up from fallen trees in December. Still one more arose after the demolition of our cherry plum tree as well as the hideous bushes that blocked our view. What are you left with? Three big piles of brush.

Fast forward. Lots of rain. Can't burn in the rain.

But last weekend we finally had a few clear days all in a row!! And that meant the dreaded piles finally dried some.

Enter: pyromaniac boys. And Hubs. And Hubs buddy, Michael. There's nothing quite as fun as a huge fire, right?

Or maybe that's just what we do here on the farm.

Hubs stacking the Juniper

Sometimes things need a little extra smashing to burn properly. Bring on Bessie!

Smash!!! 

Gangsta Trackhoe driver

Let's add a little fuel to the fire

Big flames!!

It's raining ash!

This fire isn't big enough. Let's add more!

Mr. Scout enjoying the warmth of the fire AND the sun

Boo tossing more onto the fire

Must. Get. More. Branches. 

The good news? No one burned down. No one burned themselves. No one burned my barn down. AND, no more piles. That equals happy Mama Bear. 

Peace Out :)