[patchencindy]

JaredWoodcock, thanks so much for bringing this book to everyone’s attention. JJK, I followed your lead and emailed the UK seller about the cost of shipping one or multiple copies to the U.S. Here’s the core of his response:

“Standard Royal Mail shipping the the USA of a small parcel is £15 on top of the £21.99 book price. If you wanted to order 4 books it would be £22 on top of the £87.96 book price. If you would like to place an order, let me know and I can send you a Transferwise.com request for the exact amount.”

By my calculations, ordering four books translates into $41 each. I’m going to order myself a copy, probably before the end of the year, and I’d be happy to order more at the same time. Just let me know if any of you are interested. (Your cost would also include shipping from Tennessee, and I don’t know exactly how much that’d be.)

Happy Holidays! Cindy

[patchencindy]

One thing Brian just informed me is that the teeth will be set at a backward angle, so they should drag along the surface more than dig into the soil. Hopefully, easier on the horse. This pasture has been “sacrificial” for the past 15 years. Though it hasn’t (yet) suffered serious erosion and it is covered more or less with grass, the grass is very short and no doubt the roots are weak. That’s what we’ll try to fix. But, per your advice, we will certainly be mindful of Ginger’s capability and fitness. I also think we’ll go with lengthening the lines with some rope. It won’t hurt, and if it could save a hair-raising harrow-surfing experience, it’s worth the minimal effort to add. Thanks, all of you, for your expert recommendations! Getting your input has made me a lot more comfortable tackling this new task. Cindy

[patchencindy]

Thanks, George! This is exactly what I needed. Brian and I will be tackling the hill-dragging together, so definitely there’ll be backup. Don’t know if Ginger has pulled a drag (spike-toothed?) harrow before, so your recommendation to start on relatively level ground is all the more applicable. Also, going crossways and staying uphill make sense. Hopefully, all said and done, the experience won’t be too “harrowing”! Again, I appreciate your valuable input. Cindy

[patchencindy]

I hear you, Carl. Unfortunately, I’ve not been able to find any guidance online for attaching shafts to the sled and don’t really know where to begin. How would they hook in? We have a small farm wagon that already has shafts, but it’d be out of my league “borrowing” them.

[patchencindy]

Thanks, both of you. Carl, I like the idea of adding shafts, but I don’t feel comfortable enough with the how and where to include them. Maybe next project. Jonathan, I’d definitely like to see a picture of what you built. You did a good job of explaining, so I think I understand how your mudboat is put together, more or less. Excellent advice about the rear hitch! Wouldn’t have thought of that, but makes perfect sense.

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