Had to put them on today and get some work done. Our trees are flooding, and Russ always pumped the water away.
I set up a pump, tying the cords around a shovel handle, so they can't fall in the water,
Ran a hose across the yard, plugged it in, and
IT WORKED !! Pretty good, for never having done anything like this before. Spring flood control - check.
Love the colorful boots! You go girl!
Posted by: Homeowner Insurance | April 21, 2011 at 06:38 AM
That's awesome Julie!
Posted by: Craftmyartout.blogspot.com | April 19, 2011 at 06:38 AM
Looks like you have been MIA for a while. Hope that you are OK. You have had a rough couple of weeks and you are in my prayers. Take care and God bless.
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | April 18, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Rock on, Julie! There is nothing you cannot do, my girl!
Posted by: Adele in Las Vegas | April 18, 2011 at 06:23 PM
Love the boots. I think you are too clever to have got that working. Great job!
Posted by: Sandra K | April 18, 2011 at 05:38 PM
You go girl!
Posted by: Alicia | April 18, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Great boots! Russ would be so proud of you! He is sitting in heaven smiling sdown and telling everyone around him "That's my beloved wife!"
You are AWESOME!!!!!
Posted by: Estelle in Hernando, MS | April 16, 2011 at 01:08 PM
YOU GO GIRL
Posted by: GinnaG | April 15, 2011 at 02:45 PM
You go girl! Russ must be sooo proud of you!
Posted by: Diane L | April 15, 2011 at 09:05 AM
You Go Girl! Every day is a new hurdle, but you can do with God's help!
Posted by: Susan | April 15, 2011 at 07:10 AM
You have great boots! And great strength! Way to go!
Posted by: Debra | April 14, 2011 at 09:26 PM
YOU GO GIRL!
Posted by: S | April 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Wow, you are Amazing. You GO GIRL!!!
Posted by: brenda | April 14, 2011 at 09:54 AM
So glad it worked for you the first time around, Good for you!! you can do it!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | April 14, 2011 at 07:06 AM
YAY Julie! Way to go girl! The things we think we can't do....Pat yourself on the back. Russ is smiling and so very proud.
Posted by: tina in nh | April 14, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Yay, Julie!
Posted by: marilyn | April 14, 2011 at 06:53 AM
U go girl. Great job Julie for a first. We women can do anything if we put our minds to it. I personally would rather not, not lazy but have no strength due to arthritis, but since you are alot younger then I....TERRIFIC JOB!!!!!!!!! First loading snowmobiles, right? Now water control. Wow. Your boys are going to be so proud of their mom. Hugs and God bless.
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | April 14, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Nobody can go back and start a new begining, but anyone can start now and make a new ending.
Posted by: Shox r4 | April 14, 2011 at 02:11 AM
P.S. LOVE the boots!
Posted by: NancyS | April 13, 2011 at 11:16 PM
The things you are learning to do, Julie, are incredible! You will be entirely self-sufficient before you know it...if you're not already. Russ and his Dad would be so proud of you!!
Posted by: NancyS | April 13, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Congrats! There is nothing like success to bolster ones courage. You can do it! May God bless you and keep you.
Posted by: Carol | April 13, 2011 at 10:59 PM
YOU ROCK!!!
Posted by: Ronna | April 13, 2011 at 09:40 PM
Julie, when I read this blog and saw the pictures I could have just picked up the phone to call you and tell you how clever you were to get this done - especially the cords tied to the shovel!! There will be many other jobs to do when you could say, I wish Russ was here.The boots - yeah, I want a pair like em!! Take care....enjoy the outdoors and the warmer fresh air.My hugs and prayers to you.
Posted by: Joanne | April 13, 2011 at 09:09 PM
Love those boots! Great job - and no easy task!
Posted by: Pat Jandacek | April 13, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Yay for you!
Posted by: Cindy | April 13, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Fabulous...it is amazing what things we can do when we thought we could not! The boots are styling!
Posted by: Kel | April 13, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Great job Julie! You can do anything! :)
Posted by: Sonia Jung | April 13, 2011 at 08:05 PM
You are the bomb! Amazing! You're a great example for your kids too. You Go Girl! I find it scary to do stuff I haven't done before. You're an inspiration.
ps Love your boots. It's all about the shoes!
xo
Billie
Posted by: Billie Taylor | April 13, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Good job! LOVE your boots! Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
Posted by: Janet | April 13, 2011 at 06:49 PM
You go girl!!!
I've never done anything like that as my hubby always does it. Great job.
Posted by: Mac | April 13, 2011 at 06:45 PM
ooooh, you're good. I am impressed
Posted by: susan bender | April 13, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Yea for you! You're braver than I would be. I'd have had to call someone to do it for me. Hang in there. Edna
Posted by: Edna Burgess | April 13, 2011 at 06:29 PM
YAY for you...AGAIN! At least you've got COOL boots! We went splashing through puddles to check our trees and I had to wear a pair of UGLY rubber boots! lol :o)
Posted by: Nancy | April 13, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Rock on, Sista! Way to go! Just love it when a plan comes together! So proud of you! Blessings to you!
Posted by: Vicki | April 13, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Just love the boots. Way to go girl!! Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Hurlburt | April 13, 2011 at 05:54 PM
GOOD FOR YOU!!! It is amazing the things that we can do when we Have to do them. I'm proud that nothing stops you from trying. Hang in there. Yeah!
Posted by: Evie Shambley | April 13, 2011 at 05:47 PM
That's awesome AND I LOVE the boots!
You are amazing Julie! Russ is smiling from heaven!
Posted by: Tracy Gilbert | April 13, 2011 at 05:46 PM
We have to do the same thing here where I live. We have a dry well though that are pump sits down in and moves the water lower down our field.
Posted by: Tammy Dunlap | April 13, 2011 at 05:38 PM
You go girl!! Sexiest farmer around with those boots on too :)
Posted by: Marisa | April 13, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Awesome big girl boots! Need is the the mother of invention. You rock!!
Vickie
Posted by: Okienurse | April 13, 2011 at 05:32 PM
You're just Rockin' Awesome! (and the boots are darn spiffy, too!) Congrats on your newly discovered talents, and thanks for sharing your world with all of us.
Posted by: Tricia from Texas | April 13, 2011 at 05:25 PM
It's amazing what you can do if you have to isn't it?
Posted by: Lynn Smith | April 13, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Boy, u never woulda thought you were a town girl...lol. We is proud to you!
Posted by: Jen | April 13, 2011 at 05:20 PM
You are amazing. I would not know how to even start, You must have been out there with Russ a few times. He sure has had a proud day up there telling all what you did. Love to hear from you
Posted by: Mo Moss | April 13, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Russ is smiling from ear to ear!!! Proud of you Julie!
Posted by: Patti J. | April 13, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Bravo... you must have felt proud!
Posted by: chrisd | April 13, 2011 at 05:08 PM
You go girl - God will never give us more than we can handle. Lovin' the boots too! Happy Spring in SK!!!
Posted by: Liz Rempel | April 13, 2011 at 05:06 PM
I am lovin' those boots! Every girl ought to spend some time on the farm and get her some good lookin' boots! Way to go! The trees are thanking you already!!! :-)
Posted by: Mististamps4fun | April 13, 2011 at 04:32 PM
WOW....good for you!!! Your hubby would be proud of you :)
Posted by: Laurie Zoellmer | April 13, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Only one word for you...AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Kelly | April 13, 2011 at 04:10 PM