There's no "official" end to the fire season ... it just depends on the weather, but with all the moisture we've had in recent weeks, the wildfire danger is definitely over for us. That meant it was time to drain out the water tanks on our fire trailer, which is what we did today. With a cold front forecast to arrive this weekend -- 16 degrees Friday night, 15 degrees Saturday night and 14 degrees on Sunday night -- we also had to get this done before the water froze and ruptured the tanks and valves.
I have the tractor hooked up to the fire trailer because we have a trailer ball now mounted on the pallet forks -- it quickly unscrews so you can use the forks to move other things -- and this makes it quick and easy to maneuver trailers around the ranch. No longer do we have to hitch them up to a truck just to move them out of the vehicle shed for something like this, for instance.
In the end, we were very relieved that this year fire season came and went without incident here.
Glad to hear of no fire threats or disruption to all of your lives!
Posted by: Nina | October 07, 2008 at 07:08 PM
I always think on reading this blog that you guys must be in great physical shape just maintaining all the equipment you use and "running after" the animals. S/l like you do a tremendous amount of physical work. Better than a gym or treadmill though - and in such a beautiful place.
Posted by: Angela | October 07, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Whew....good news!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | October 06, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Fire season is over, you say, Steve? This past spring, after you celebrated the end of snow season on the blog, how many inches did you get? Not for nothing is Fate called Cruel.
Posted by: Jerry Stemnock | October 06, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Whew, I'm so glad that worry is past without incident. You all stay warm! I know all the cuddle bugs around there will be finding their blankies & heat pads & snuggle buddies!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX | October 06, 2008 at 07:00 PM