Always wanted to take a pic of this sign. Stopped in the middle of the highway today on the way home from meeting.
BTW meeting went well, we should be able to get something going :0)
Showing posts with label southeast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label southeast. Show all posts
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Quack Kills
Always wanted to take a pic of this sign. Stopped in the middle of the highway today on the way home from meeting.
BTW meeting went well, we should be able to get something going :0)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Cotton Process
Before I grew cotton this summer I had never seen it first hand. I live in southeast Kansas and I am told there are two cotton gins in the state. (Which is nothing compared to Alabama, Tennessee etc..) This is about as far north as you can grow it, from what I understand.
In each boll there are four of these that pull off and fluff up.
As you pull them apart you will find seeds inside. Each of the 'bumps' in the above holds a seed.
You have to pull each one out and separate the fibers.
It is a slow and relatively tedious process that took me a number of hours to do by hand.
Once I was done separating the seeds and fibers I chose to put them both into plastic bags to protect them from any pet hair, dirt etc... I was told to expect a Grey toned fiber, but instead it is a sort of creamy white.
In the left are the seeds that I will keep back for next year. On the right is all of the fiber packed into one bag. To see how much it is packed, consider that the previous image has only a very small amount outside of the bag. Think of purchased batting, once you start pulling it from the bag it's as if it is on steroids and expands up to 10 times in size.
In each boll there are four of these that pull off and fluff up.
As you pull them apart you will find seeds inside. Each of the 'bumps' in the above holds a seed.
You have to pull each one out and separate the fibers.
It is a slow and relatively tedious process that took me a number of hours to do by hand.
Once I was done separating the seeds and fibers I chose to put them both into plastic bags to protect them from any pet hair, dirt etc... I was told to expect a Grey toned fiber, but instead it is a sort of creamy white.
In the left are the seeds that I will keep back for next year. On the right is all of the fiber packed into one bag. To see how much it is packed, consider that the previous image has only a very small amount outside of the bag. Think of purchased batting, once you start pulling it from the bag it's as if it is on steroids and expands up to 10 times in size.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
BY GOLLY! IT'S COTTON!!!
It's finally here!!! What a great surprise when I rounded the corner of the yard I saw bits of white. Needless to say I ran for the camera. :0)
There are about 14 plants total, and each has a number of the bolls. Not enough to really make anything. Now you can all call it 'Cotton Picking Humboldt' for a reason :0)
There are about 14 plants total, and each has a number of the bolls. Not enough to really make anything. Now you can all call it 'Cotton Picking Humboldt' for a reason :0)
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Flooding Southeast Kansas and Coffeyville
Corn and other crops throughout Southeast Kansas have been left with a great deal of damage. Expect anything related to jump in price.
Corn that about ready to be harvested is now useless for anything besides compost.
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On June 30th Coffeyville, Kansas withstood one of, if not the worst flood in its history. Below are images taken on July 8th, 2007. A corridor through the damaged area has been made for traffic to go through a section of the damaged community. Driving through the path you can only get a small taste of the ruins left behind.
No one is allowed into much of the eastern portion of the town, except for emergency and government personnel.
As you get into Coffeyville on 169 coming from the north you are met with flashing light and a guarded highway.
Walnut
Police, National Guard, and Sheriff's officers are seen throughout, keeping people out of the restricted area.
Some of Coffeyville's finest
Some of Coffeyville's finest
Look close at how high the water was, and how the truck is now sitting.
Local Refinery
'Stuff' on the side of the building is oil
Notice the top edge is darker from the oil
Markings left on homes after searching
Only a fraction of the homes involved. Two weeks ago people lived their lives in these structures.
Spots around town have been set up as post for necessary personnel.
Businesses on the west side of town are opening back up for business. Boiling water order has been lifted. Interstate Fair and Rodeo has been cancelled for 2008.
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