There are places and systems on the ranch I know nothing about. The new year is rapidly approaching and I’ve decided to make a list for this coming year. This is a list of investigations I must make and possible future projects.

1.Learn all about the well pump.  - Done!
What the heck is that wire disappearing into the ground at the well pump? Where does it go and does it do anything? What are the pipes and valves all about? This will wait until the ground thaws.

2. Look into the septic system.
Is that a lid covering a septic tank? Is it full yet? Do I need to call someone to pump it out? This is a hole of mysteries I’m not looking forward to unveiling.

3.Look into all the corners of the milking barn.
What is that thing back in the shadows? I found several good sheets of plywood in there but I didn’t go very far. There are dark and crowded corners out of which I need to haul stuff and see what I’ve got. It could all be trash. Big heavy trash.

4. What are those strategically placed wires coming out of the ground around the property?
Someone said it was the start of an underground wiring system. That would be nice. I could get rid of all those old overhead wires with the missing insulation. This will need the advice of a professional.

5.What will it cost to have my electrical service and panel updated.
It’s got to be looked at by a professional electrician. I was told by the furnace man Dave that it’s a necessity if I’m going to have the oil furnace removed and an electric furnace installed. Again, a call to a professional.

6.Have the well water in the cistern tested.  - Done!
Are we drinking poisons from years of bad farming practices? Could we be ingesting mouse carcass?

7. Give myself a liver flush, change my diet to mostly vegetarian and get more exercise. I have to add this so I’ll be alive and healthy to tackle this list in the coming year. Feeling a bit sluggish. Could be the water.