AKwelder Posted June 28, 2018 Author Posted June 28, 2018 headed out to go salmon fishing with the family, and a little camping 1 Quote
AKwelder Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 Home, with fish for the year. We did a little site seeing, had a good time, got a lot of fish, and got home this afternoon. Here is a picture or two but I will past more later this week we didn’t get many fishing pictures but brought home more fish than we ever have. I just spent 3 hours filleting the first batch. Mostly copper river reds. The picture is when we had a couple king salmon 2 Quote
AKwelder Posted July 3, 2018 Author Posted July 3, 2018 While on our fishing trip we slipped off to visit Kenicott Mine. It was a rich copper mine from 1911 to 1938. Amazing stuff. River overlook old rail road road bridge built in 1911 238 feet down Wooden railroad trestle according to the posters, they built the first trestle in 12days in the winter, wow Quote
AKwelder Posted July 3, 2018 Author Posted July 3, 2018 Across the river and up to the nine they had a dairy Scattered parts Steam engine in refrigeration building The mine Ore loading Ore refining or concentrating Power house boilers Allis chalmers generator Mine again Intact crane 2 Quote
AKwelder Posted July 5, 2018 Author Posted July 5, 2018 We finished the salmon last night. 12 dozen pints of smoked salmon, 11 dozen half pints of smoked salmon, 100 pounds of frozen fillet. And 20 pounds of frozen smoked. my driveway smells like low tide 1 Quote
AKwelder Posted July 7, 2018 Author Posted July 7, 2018 I am out of town, just called and talked with my wife. Today she is taking the first peony blooms to the packing house. After 5 years, we just sold our first harvested blooms. 3 Quote
poor farmer/logger Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I like touring old sites like that. Not much around here like it to see. Nice to see it's preserved for now anyways. Thats quite the haul and quite the job. Always nice when the money starts to roll in. Ours are basically just finishing blooming now. They didn't grow real well this summer for some reason. Still some nice blossoms on them but not as many as usual. Quote
Grumpy Gaby Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 AK Great on the first sale! It seems like a long time, but I'll bet it went by faster than you realized! (pics when possible would be greatly appriciated) And thank you much for the Kennecott tour. We knew about that mine back when I was a kid in backwater Idaho, always wanted to see pictures. Thanks again! Quote
metamora farmall Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Congratulations on your first sale. Now to start clearing more ground so you can plant more. Quote
Kevingweq Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 AK does being designated a "Historic Landmark" mean they are "caretaking" the mine ? Just wondering if the buildings get maintained etc. Great to hear about the flowers you old petal pusher ? Quote
AKwelder Posted July 8, 2018 Author Posted July 8, 2018 Thanks guys. The time getting these sold has gone by, but it sure has been work. More n that later the Kenecott mine is a wierd mix of National park service, land mark, and private lands that I am not sure how it all works. It they are working to preserve it, and we are talking about going back for a longer stay as for the fish, after speaking with my wife we think we took processed 600 pounds for our three families. The freezers are full Quote
AKwelder Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 Thank you guys. Time sure seems to go faster each year. Yikes 1 Quote
AKwelder Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, new guy said: Almost missed it Lol. Nice. Quote
poor farmer/logger Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Happy belated birthday AK hope you had a good one. Quote
AKwelder Posted July 13, 2018 Author Posted July 13, 2018 12 hours ago, poor farmer/logger said: Happy belated birthday AK hope you had a good one. Thank you. Had a nice day, we will have a diner this weekend. Maybe some beef on the grill, with a few trimmings Quote
AKwelder Posted July 15, 2018 Author Posted July 15, 2018 Went to use the old pitman arm mower along the ditch for a quick trim. And the gear box let go. The 1100 mod just got move up the priority list pictures coming soon Quote
AKwelder Posted July 20, 2018 Author Posted July 20, 2018 Took a wagon load of fire wood over to the in laws, had to change the hydraulic filter on the 460 first, the boys helped lad the wagon. the field of peonies 3 Quote
Grumpy Gaby Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks for the pics! Love that color! Looks like you've got some really healthy plants. But, where are the plastic chairs and coffee table--- Oh! I forgot, your young yet with lots going on!!!!! Quote
AKwelder Posted July 22, 2018 Author Posted July 22, 2018 This is interesting https://www.1ststrike.com/auction/261/item/tractor-international-rebuilt-2-speed-clutch-transmission-new-loaded-rear-tires-3-point-hutch-pto-9967/ international 3514, loader with 3 point hitch. Quote
New Englander Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I have a 3616 almost identical except has 6 cylinder engine. Quote
New Englander Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 Had a 3414 as well but sold it. (There were chains as well as the straps) Quote
AKwelder Posted July 22, 2018 Author Posted July 22, 2018 4 hours ago, New Englander said: I have a 3616 almost identical except has 6 cylinder engine. How are they for moving snow and hard pack? Seems a purpose built loader would be better than my tractor And that is sharp, nicely done. Quote
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