On Tue, 8 Jan 2002, Harry Wyeth wrote: > > ... With practice, one can estimate area in hectares as easily as > in old-time acres, ...
Very true, Harry. Our house, barn, and several other outbuildings sit on a square plot of gently sloping land, slightly more than 100 m on each side. We can actually *see* the boundaries of all four sides in the form of electric fences intended to confine our two horses. We do not have to *imagine* an area of about 100 m x 100 m (one hectare). Within the square is enough pasture to fatten our two horses without additional feed in summertimes of average rainfall. Nevertheless, they believe the grass is *always* greener outside the square. Proof is that they quickly exit the square and graze far and wide when we forget to close a gate. Fortunately, neighbors are pleased to help at roundup times just as we enjoy helping with their roundups. Gene.
