The Dumbest Job Ever

Generator and grinder...I can't believe I have to do this to the fence.
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[@uschdog]

Way to go, Pete! Two years ago I had no idea what a Farmall tractor was. Yesterday, a roll off truck dropped a 1940 Farmall M in my driveway. It begins!

[@heyeverybody5616]

That’s awesome!

[@Doge5600]

Congratulations! Get ready for an addiction!

[@locustvalleyfarms7241]

I admire the way you work. Instead of going out there all mad and frustrated , you go the other direction…. You bring out your camera have a good attitude and get the job done! Thank you for shareing the ups and down of your farm.

[@Telluridepilot]

I have favorite players to Pete. Some FYI Channel Lock makes a linesman plier version for wire twisting that concrete workers and ironworkers use as well as anyone writing wire that has a spring close to the head that opens the jaw up It makes it so much easier to used no having to open it Eve if it’s broke in and smooth. Saves crapes hands after using for a period of time. I never miss a video. Keep up the awesome job.

[@tony98discovery]

I've also always admired the way Pete completes his farm work, even if it's not a pleasant job.

[@mathbrown9099]

Pete, I’m a retired high school Principal. I evaluated your teaching today: superior performance in all categories. Nice video, my friend.

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

It's always nice to hang out with you. You are a fun person to be around. Thank you for your time.

[@tony98discovery]

Yes, there is a lot of hard work on his farm but Pete is always optimistic and does it well.

[@colettenewell4634]

It’s great to see someone who so obviously enjoys his work even the annoying bits

[@veedejames721]

​@Cancer Journey Give it a little time. Creating a channel takes time. Have you seen too cute for Cancer. I used watched her channel, haven't seen any information about her in a while. Though I don't know your name, I'll be praying for you. ✌️🕯️💕🦋🤗🙂👋. Vee. Love, respect and positivity always.🙏💖.

[@RS-sl5ko]

Morning time outside with just you and nature. That’s peaceful.

[@ardurbin2]

AMEN!

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

Hi all. Hang a plastic stop sign on the gate for the deers

[@vmcougarintn5035]

🤣

[@allenj5865]

One of the main reasons I bought my farm was to hunt (without asking permission). I had visions of using a dozen different stands for various conditions. However, what I learned is hunting on your own land means you hunt different. No treestands needed when the deer stand right outside your house. No camo, no deer pee, no sneaking around, no scent free showers, and no face paint necessary. Just hunt differently.

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

Well the cows were probably back at the barn applauding your efforts!

[@djjamison6548]

😂 good one

[@rickhipsag3761]

I’ve had the same problem with some t posts

[@dougarchbold1489]

There’s nothing like roasting wieners and having hot dogs on an open fire in the woods in the springtime. The smell of wet woods and the birds chirping and the view is awesome! Thanks so much brings back wonderful memories.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

I know how you feel Mr. Pete. I used to love to fish in the summer. Now I spend about all my time in my vegetable garden.

[@jackreed3445]

The other way of using the bullet insulators is so if the insulator was to break the wire doesn't fall away but still stays hooked together. You don't have enough tension on your wire but on power lines like I worked on you would use it the other way for protecting anything or anybody below the electric line. Same thing for the guy wires. Fields are coming along fine. Soon to be "Happy Cows" romping onto fresh feed. I love the way the tractor starts right up at the touch of the starter. Take care, jack

[@davidbreen719]

Thanks for being a good friend and letting me share part of your day in beautiful surroundings .

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

I just wanted to tell you how much I like your videos. When I was a kid, about 65 years ago. I use to help my uncle on his small farm. It was abour 300 acers. He had a 2 row cultivator and a 2 bottom plow. I was too your to do much. He had a Farmall M. I thought it was huge!! I was only 10. Then in a few years he let cut the Kennedy acers. Yup- KENNEDY ACERS. That is how old I am. I thought the tractor was huge! I help my son-in-law now on his farm. The tractors are much bigger. But I love to see a small farm at work. I so enjoyed your videos on the Super C restore. You are so meticulous on your work. And how you name your animals. I would be a bad farmer. I would get attached to them and not was to sell them. Thank you for sharing how your farm is ran. Keep it up.

[@tammytinhorn-fz6jj]

It's beautiful and nice to listen to the birds.

[@kirkwilson10]

WOW! The guys and I just helped a friend rework a four strand hi-tensile electric and this video explains why we had to replace so many insulators!! Immaculate timing! Thanks Pete!

[@merrireilly4614]

I’m feeling a new T-shirt for your merch shop, “ I like to do things wrong!” Id buy it 😂❤

[@thomasmccardle725]

I Hope Henry is having a blast at camp 🏕️

[@DDFJ1230]

Pete. I'm not sure if this was ever your intention, but all of your videos are a great reminder that there are still good people out there. Your channel is played regularly at my house on the TV and myself as well as my wife and children love watching your videos. We live on 40 acres of land that needs to be cleaned up and we are working out hardest to make it a successful homestead and your videos are great motivation!

[@scuttlebuttz7202]

What an enjoyable way to start my day...with you, Pete! 😁🎶🐦🌱🎶🤗 Thank you!

[@michaelfreehling1914]

Thanks for the video Pete. We use 2.00" poly electric fence at gates so deer can see it.

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

OMG the frustration I have been through with this style of insulators trying to put them on the t posts! Now I know why. I was blaming the insulator for being made to short, actually they are to short for all of my t posts even the ones I bought 10 - 30 years ago at another farm supplier. I had to look everywhere to find the old style insulators that actually fit, work & don’t break when hit by a animal or tree branch. At least now I know it’s not just me. Thanks Pete! Pasture is looking great! Spring flush is finally here.. yeaaa.

[@doug4320]

Pete, next time you buy T posts look at the flange. There should be either the number 133 or 125 stamped on the flange. Insulators are made to go on the 125s. The number is the weight of the post per foot of length. 1.33 pounds per foot or 1.25 pounds per foot.

[@ardurbin2]

Think the "Post Quality Control Inspector" was sleepin' on the job. 👍💪🙏

[@teenagefarmer]

Morning Pete and everyone else

[@louiserawle8999]

Good evening from Australia.❤️

[@KDC-iw8tb]

I've never stepped foot on the farm yet somehow this channel has become my favorite KZbin channel. I never miss an episode.

[@bradey7275]

I can't seem to miss an episode either

[@chrissyfitzgerald9123]

The birdsong in the woods is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your day with us.😊

[@llvolkman]

We use a brand of clips that's black, and I can usually snap then over the t-post with a channel locks. Most of our T-posts have been replaced with fiberglass posts and wire clips.

[@robertblackman3451]

Hey pete, if you enjoy hunting make time for it, its good for mental health along with passing traditions down to your children. Keep up the good work.

[@MichaelAllanTorrey]

Good morning Pete. Great to be with you this morning.

[@janedagger]

I've decided you bring the camera along on these long, tedious chores so you are 'forced' to be joyous in thy labours :) hehe. What ever it takes. yup yup. Since I'm retired I enjoy watching others do manual labor instead of myself. I find it very relaxing. So, thank you. Wheeeeeeeeee !

[@michaelkoster8412]

I missed Henry, too. Hope he has fun at camp.

[@forrestgump9576]

Good morning! Don't ever feel bad about your humor. We love it!

[@Electric15crown]

Thank you Pete for sharing these little nuggets of your life. Your consistent positive outlook and vibrant spirit are a wonderful example for all! God Bless your family and best wishes for another great year on "Just a Few Acres Farm"...

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Hey Pete, as usual love the videos. I swear I heard Patti in the background cheering you on with fence repairs. She's a happy cow, it's almost time to let her and gang out to pasture. As always thank you for taking time out of your busy day to bring us on your journey.❤️

[@tony98discovery]

Watching Pete do his farm work is always enjoyable, isn't it?

[@gene2024]

Birds ... when our 5-y/o grandson was learning to identify birds, my wife taught him to recognize Bluejays. He was an expert ... then a bright red Cardinal was at the feeder ... "Look, grandma! A Red Jay!!"

[@avahightower4685]

It was a pleasure tagging along to fix post with you, Pete. :) A pleasure right to the last moment. I didn't want it to end.

[@chrisbrackett9779]

Good Morning Pete and Hilarie

[@cherylirvin3919]

Pete - you need to make time for hunting. You should do things you like to do. We enjoy your videos.

[@quicksilver4547]

I had to laugh when you were lifting your generator onto the trailer, a cow perfectly timed a bellow! As if he/she was helping to get that machine lifted onto your trailer. Thanks for the help cow! Enjoy your day Pete!

[@jeffferanec4526]

Hello Mr.Pete, thank U 4 the "T" post lesson & Ur time to make the always pleasant to view videos.

[@timothyrill3825]

Learned something new! Fencing is very important that I knew. How to repair it was the learning experience and it is something I never knew. The farm experience has so many activities you have never seen. I enjoy it!

[@vitodanu5846]

Greetings from Indonesia, Mr. Pete. Been a long time viewer, and today you mention Indonesia by name, so I guess it is a good time to say hello. Man, I can only dream about running a farm like you are.

[@charlenepartlow7880]

Great viewing you guys as usual !! Thanks !

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

As far as the fence post problems go: The phrase is: if it isn't one thing-- it is two things!

[@wayupnort6271]

Mr.Pete, you could try tying some strips of white cloth on that gate into the woods. It will help the deer see it and either stop or jump over rather than blasting through. Those birds are definitively Grossbeaks. Not sure which variety you have there but here in NW Minnesota we have Rose Breasted and Evening Grossbeaks quite prominently. Thanks for sharing!

[@gord2358]

Awesome fix on the insulators. Keep on fencin'.

[@martintopp1399]

HI there Pete. I understand your frustration with those metric posts. I was about half way through my schooling when New Zealand decided to change to the Metric System overnight! You talk about throwing a spanner in the works...they threw the whole toolbox in!. It affected every area of our lives...literally! It generated a group of people that were orphaned from their imperial ancestry and had to learn to converse with their new metric foster parents. The upshot...I still gauge someone's height in feet and inches but their weight in kilograms...go figure.

[@vwreid]

A day to vent you feelings about the fencing materials you had pirchased for the job - knowing it was not be to a perfect fit. All the while, bringing your posititve attitude with you. It's good to see someone who loves his work - with its seasonal bad choice replacements. Everyday blessings with your family - Vern

[@TheNativeTwo]

When he says “look how green everything is “, what he means is that dark green color that you only get from high nitrogen. It’s a well fertilized pasture (fertilized with manure). It’s a beautiful pasture. Love that color.

[@yvonneward]

Good afternoon from south west Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 hope you and family are well x

[@love2scoobysnack]

I'm sure you already know this, so this is for your viewers. With the egg insulator, the way you do it puts it under tension, which is fine for low tension wires. The way it is designed to be installed puts it under compression which is much stronger with a high load.

[@nathanokken3565]

Grass starting to come up good!

[@yvonnejarvie4683]

Pete ! Your favorite pair of plyers looks just like my favorite pair . Yup hot wire fixin" never seems to end . Love you channel and the endless entertainment it provides .

[@lindablandon5286]

I don't like to have to change parts like that. Just want you to spend more money. I do like it when it all looks new again. I like a well groomed place. Work never ends.

[@frankrizzo3915]

Good Morning Pete.

[@crazycrosbys]

THANKS PETE! WE ARE GOING TO BE RUNNING SOME FENCE FOR OUR NEWLY ACQUIRED COWS AND I'M GOING TO DO IT JUST LIKE YOU!

[@Je.Suis.Flaneur]

Mr. Larsen is too nice a person to say that those out-of-spec plastics came from Tractor Supply. As I'm about 15 years older, I can recall a time when things made in America were the standard of the world. But the gov't borrowed and sold the people of the US out to Asian nations. No US manufacturer would have sold those clips out the door. And if they did, they wouldn't be in business after all the defective stock robbed the customers and had to be purchased from someone with standards. How polite he is, given being taken by the manufacturer, the distributor, wholesaler and retailer of money HE had to earn.

[@haroldraceedge1168]

Those woodland creatures keep throwing the rocks back into your fields Pete!

[@davidkraft3690]

This takes me back to my child hood days. Early Spring days brought in Fence building on pasture ground. Only difference, we were building Woven wire fence for Hog pasture .

[@Jane-rq7sv]

A thing that can work on if you ever have issues with animals getting in or out is alternation the t posts 180 degrees each time. This way the insulators are facing two different directions and the wire is almost weaved in the posts. It makes for a stronger fence in my experience

[@terrapinneckcreekfarm]

I suspect those clips are for 1.25 pound per foot posts and your posts are 1.33 pound per foot. Love your videos!

[@azdave1422]

Thank you for a peaceful and relaxing way to start my morning. Now I'll a good day!

[@stumpy2816]

There is always satisfaction in doing a job well.👍👍

[@marlinknable3543]

I enjoy your videos, one of my favorites!! I smile whenever you get out tools and you get your favorite pliers, if they are Chanel locks, I have a pair just like them. And they to are my favorite pliers as well!!

[@bobcounts4507]

I never minded getting fencing ready for cattle and fixing fencing. The alternative is chasing livestock in the middle of the night.

[@darenwomacks155]

Relaxing to watch you work sir. Dandy tractor.

[@Jd-fors]

I admire how happy you were for the little bit of aggravation the out of spec posts were.have a great day Pete.and now it rubs off on me and my day will be a little better too!

[@RatdogDRB]

And the best part of riding fence is being able to go back to the barn at the end of the day to tell Patty that you spent the WHOLE day out on the pasture, and didn't eat a single blade of grass. That'll really maker her holler. Is Henry going for his Eagle Scout? Good to hear kids are still doing that.

[@WayneBrown-YYC]

So Simple yet so Satisfying to watch - Amazing all the little things that happen on a farm that we don't even think about

[@andremarais2706]

Methinks you are avoiding offloading manure and firewood. Rather driving the Super C. You've earned it.. Blessings.

[@texasactual6025]

Love your channel Pete. You’ve inspired my wife and I to work and save up to start our own family farm here in Texas to make profit but to mainly be self reliant. Thank you for the tips and life expertise. I come from small Texas town roots and moved to the bigger cities when I became an adult for work. My wife comes from the city but she’s more than willing to move out to the country to try a new way of life and get away from unhappiness we feel in the city. Ordered your book and should be receiving it in a few days. Looking forward to reading it.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

What a great way to start my day. hot cup of coffee. and a video from Just a few acres and Pete. what more could you ask for!! just in time too I have a Dr's appointment so the timing was perfect. video's done. coffee's gone and now so am I! Thanks for another great video Pete. and have a good day!. ECF

[@jaxnaturals]

There is a great channel on here called "learn your land" and teaches you what to forage and what not to eat. Highly educated and understand the pathophysiology. Learned that dandelions have 5x the amount of vitamin c than and orange! And we just call them a weed/nuisance.

[@jimwoidyla5139]

I remember fixing electrical fence every spring, I kind of miss it.

[@grumpy3517]

Hi Pete, those Ramsons are actually a wild form of garlic. In the southern half of Germany, where there are highly valued traditionally as an addition to meals, mainly because it's the first edible greenery and is also considered 'cleaning the blood' after a long winter of eating salt pork and potatoes😃

[@cynkingking]

When I bought t-posts I requested made in USA because of better quality steel. My local farm store in Montana said that's all they carry 😊

[@dustinu752]

Pete, love the channel! This video made me feel much better, I had this same issue being a new farmer I thought maybe I was doing something wrong but nope it’s the T post. Who would think you’d buy insulators and T post from the same store then get home and they don’t fit! What the heck.

[@karenr67]

Enjoyed working with you today.

[@frankdantonio2479]

I ran into the same issue with a batch of posts. I ended up buying a different brand of insulators and they fit far better.

[@randymousley1427]

I'm glad you found your favorite pliers Pete. I have the exact same type and they are my favorite too, so versatile.

[@danielbevier5813]

Hello Pete! It does appear that you have purchased a lot of T-posts that have a significant amount of dimensional variation, but I used to mold millions and millions of the various yellow plastic insulators and I can tell you that it is possible for the insulators to have a lot of dimensional variation, as well. The molding process is pretty standard, but the resin itself can be affected by running the mold too hot or too cold ot too fast or too slow. Most of the insulator breakage probably happens during the coldest days of the year. When polypropylene and/or polyethylene are exposed to cold, they become brittle. They are quite flexible when the weather is either warm or hot. Not sure what brand of insulatos you are using, but I molded some for Red Snapper brand and Perky Pet brand. It is likely that they are all molded in China by now, but there may still be some being molded in or around Knoxville, TN. Have a great day!!! You are such a pleasure to watch with your upbeat attitude!!! Best Wishes to you and your family.

[@forecon11]

Pete, your my favorite real farmer.

[@vickyburton2434]

Good morning! I love spending time with you and your family. People like you are the salt of the Earth! Blessings from Texas.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesrobinson9304]

Hi Pete, That tractor sure does sound "sweet".

[@73BDM]

We have a tree here in the Ohio River Valley called Paw Paw. It produced a tropical type fruit. We have achers of them on our land and always enjoy going out and finding them in the fall. Enjoy your inspirational videos, Thanks

[@jcamisa50]

As usual love the video Pete. Thanks for the class on wiring the fence around the farm and being outside with nature. See you soon.👍👍

[@chrisunderwood2524]

Hi Pete love your video..do you and Hillary ever just take a couple of lawn chairs and go out in the morning with a second cup of coffee and hopping up on the tractor and head out into the pasture and pull out your chairs and sit with the cattle for a spell..it was very nice to see the trillium s our farm had the same..forest flower..too great show today..oh the memories...I didn't know the broad leafs where ramps..until we bought property in the mountains of N.C. we had them at our farm too ,also wild asparagus and fiddle heads..and lots of chokecherry bushes..made great syrup from those little cherries...the kids loved that over pancakes and ice cream..

[@MichaelHerringValdosta]

I sure do like your wife's UGA shirt more than the UF rag you wore today. Still love the channel.

[@clairestaffieri4398]

What a sweet start that tractor has. Sounds and feels so good.

[@chaunceypullman3380]

I love the many many videos you have done. And as I stated in a earlier comment. I have learned a lot from you. When it comes to fencing, that's where we differ. I am a get the best equipment that will require the least amount of upkeep to guard, protect and corral my livestock. Less time I spend repairing and replacing fencing is money and time well spent and well saved. I don't believe in any trees being within close proximity of fencing to cause any damage and thus so allows me to keep that area cut done to proper grass height. Predators, both 4 legged and 2 legged always look for hiding places and breakage in fencing. Deer occasionally gets on the pasture. But never has the fence needed repairing. I get to check that every 2 weeks on lawn maintenance. Cutter head gets in and under lower run and pivots around each post with spring action that allows me to stay in straight line and not constantly back up n manover around the post when cutting. Best investment anyone who cuts and maintain their property.

[@walkerchupp]

Pete you did a fantastic job on the fence post

[@expat2023]

From 🇷🇺 with ❤️!

[@markflick1641]

Always nice when you take us with you. Thank you Pete🙏

[@chucklangshaw6485]

I just love the way that tractor starts

[@kurthansen4362]

Regarding repairing you electrical fence, I suggest that you get ceramic insulators as used before the 'age of plastics'. They definitely worked back then, and lasted for decades unlike disintegrating plastics used these days - UV sunlight breaking them down, making them brittle with a decade. From a Dane frequenting the 200-year old family farm before moving to Alberta, Canada in 1974.

[@carlafawcett6494]

You make dull jobs seem fun . Looking forward to watching the cows get released out to pasture : )

[@PaffordHomestead]

Great job Pete 👏 👍

[@MillerWB87]

Pete, thanks for taking us along on the mundane tasks of farm life like fixing fences, feed wagons, and spreading manure.