During my morning scything excursions, I would periodically run
across small lengths of old rusted cable sticking out of the
ground.  I assumed these steel cables, which are approx. 1" in
diameter were probable used when this area was being logged a
century ago:

https://wm.sdf.org/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=17449

I was scratching my head trying to figure out how this steel
cable was being utilized in the logging operations in these parts
so long ago.  After reading Kris De Decker's article "Aerial
ropeways: automatic cargo transport for a bargain," I think this
what was being employed to transport timber when this area was
being logged...it's an interesting read:

http://tinyurl.com/5r2tb24

This type of transport would have been perfect for the hilly
terrain we have here.  It appears that this relic of transport may
be making a comeback.  Let us see.

I other gardening news, the rosemary bushes received a badly
needed haircut, although I have to confess I am not a very good
barber.  Next project is to use the bush blade on the scythe to
clear out saplings of madrone and redwood coming up around the
driveway.  *Note to self* Order a coarser whetstone for the bush
blade.  Whetting the bush blade with a medium grit stone is a bit
laborious.