Monday, February 13, 2012

Irrigation system

The vineyard's irrigation system is more complicated than I expected. There are two levels to it: a shallow system for young vines (and drought conditions), and a deeper watering system for mature vines. Both levels are necessary in their own way.


These are the routing valves. They control pounds of water pressure for each strip of underground drip tape. 


And this is Clint--one of the talented vineyard overseers--modeling the latest in farm fashion. The two aren't related, irrigation systems and farm fashion, but good dressers are always welcome.


(Sorry ladies, he's already taken.)

2 comments:

  1. His shoes & trousers match the ground exactly. Deliberate?

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  2. Nice observation. It's the West Texas secret to keeping things clean!

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