Storms and new goat pen

Saturday at the prop was an interesting day. The morning started off beautifully, with partial clouds, low humidity and blessed cool temps. However, after we'd been out working for a couple hours, some light rain came through. We were kind of enjoying some forced downtime while we rode out the storm under the pavilion.

After a while it stopped and we thought the storm was over and it was time to get back to work. As we stood around, trying to figure out what to do, we saw some super fast clouds moving up on us, so we headed back under the pavilion as the drops began to fall. However, that didn't last long. Strong, straight line winds began to hit us, then the deluge dropped. The wind was blowing rain in every direction and I'd guess we got at least an inch of rain in about 45 minutes.

Here's a look at the clouds moving in. I tried to get some video but it was moving too quick and I couldn't get it going before the downpour hit.

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Unfortunately, for poor Gracie and Little Momma, they were off in the temporary corral and got drenched by the downpour. I wanted to go get them back to the shelter, but the lighting and heavy rain was just too much. I hope they don't get sick.

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I was finally able to burn all the leftover wood from the old cabin, before the downpour, and begin the new road to where I want to put all my gear. Once I get it cleared out, I'll move the big carport over here.

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I also got a start on the new goat pen. I used the bulldozer to start clearing a path so I can get the quad back in there with my fence stretcher. As you can see from the picture, even with 4 passes with the dozer, it's still very overgrown. The goats will have their work cut out for them.

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