There’s Something About Running the Tractor at Night...

[japollner]

Timing of the storm and work yesterday dictated that I cleaned up in the evening after the sun had gone down. Normally, I try to get things done in daylight, but I spent some good time last night in the island of light that the ROPS lights throw. At one point, I just killed the engine and sat in the silence, surrounded by woods. It was a pretty cool feeling.

Some video for anyone who is interested in the light setup, but don’t buy the ones we did, get something else. https://youtu.be/pi7wzrzeHGg

 

[SidecarFlip]

I only do that (sit on the tractor and enjoy the solitude) in the summer, out in a hayfield.

 

[japollner]

I only do that (sit on the tractor and enjoy the solitude) in the summer, out in a hayfield.

It wasn’t too cold last night. Maybe 40° and I had my wool on. It was pretty nice.

When it’s below freezing, no way.

 

[BravoXray]

With the sun setting so early this time of year I have often been out doing cleanup in the dark. You are right, it is quite peaceful if the wind isn’t howling. Like you, I would often just sit for a bit and enjoy it, or maybe walk the property while the snow falls gently around. I keep a flashlight in my pocket, but there is usually enough light to get around just fine. If it is really blowing and hollering then I wear my motorcycle helmet, toasty warm, and the visor keeps the wind and snow out of my eyes.
It is a few hundred feet from the barn to the house, so I always get a quiet little walk in after I put the machines away.

Jerry

 

[japollner]

With the sun setting so early this time of year I have often been out doing cleanup in the dark. You are right, it is quite peaceful if the wind isn’t howling. Like you, I would often just sit for a bit and enjoy it, or maybe walk the property while the snow falls gently around. I keep a flashlight in my pocket, but there is usually enough light to get around just fine. If it is really blowing and hollering then I wear my motorcycle helmet, toasty warm, and the visor keeps the wind and snow out of my eyes.
It is a few hundred feet from the barn to the house, so I always get a quiet little walk in after I put the machines away.

Jerry

I never even thought to throw my moto helmet on when it’s really cold and blustery! That’s genius.

 

[chim]

Snow removal is most often an operation that takes place after dark for me. Depending on my schedule, mowing can also be night work.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I never even thought to throw my moto helmet on when it’s really cold and blustery! That’s genius.

I have climate control in mine....lol

 

[shootem604]

Scraping snow in the dark - so quiet and peaceful...

 

[iancorey]

> I just killed the engine and sat in the silence, surrounded by woods.

I can't wait to do this in spring when the peepers are going nuts. It's just too quiet in the winter.

 

[quazz]

I love the quiet of winter. Sometimes when cutting wood I will just sit on a stump and marvel at how beautiful it is and how lucky I am to have this moment.
Then again I feel just the opposite if I sink in a snow covered hole and get my tractor stuck.