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    Scythe basket harvesting - GIF and photos



    Similar to a grain cradle or scythe cradle:





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    He has done that before you can tel by how he makes his swings with a fluid motion a quick snap in the start of the cut then allow the momentum to carry through.

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    A rare internet video in which male shirtlessness is perfectly appropriate.

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    Now there is an idea make cutting the grass by hand a competition sell tickets charge an entry fee give prize money to fastest and best finished cut.
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    Now there is an idea make cutting the grass by hand a competition sell tickets charge an entry fee give prize money to fastest and best finished cut.
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    Frank S you do Tom Sawyer proud...
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    Thinkin this guy is going to need a hot tub and ice bath after...perhaps a chiropractor as his body language is off. But that 84 year old lady reminds me of my paternal Gma...one tough cookie!
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    Perfect spread of a fishing net.

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    Art in motion...guy must do that 40 times a day for a number of years to cast that perfectly and beautifully captured on film.

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