a new place to hang our hats

We made it!

It was a LONG day for the Z Crew! We were packed up, hooked up and headed down Main Street of Shattuck before 9:00 a.m. A meeting with the troops before heading out of town.

Jim wanted to beat the heat of the day…and that we did. It was a beautiful morning; perfect for travel. I even had my side window closed until after we got through Dodge City.

True American Patriotism found in Minneola, KS!

Once we got through Dodge, I realized that one of the tires on the car trailer had decided to go flat on me. I didn’t hear the “pop” of the tire because my window was up. Since I was bringing up the rear of the caravan, I gave Jim a quick call on the two-way and before I knew it, he and the Nasty were there to my rescue. With the two of us working at the process of getting the bad one off and the new one on, it wasn’t long and we were back on the road.

We aren’t staying at our usual spot south of Deerfield this year. “The Boys” installed a trailer spot next to Matt’s home in the country.Taylor and Callie didn’t know how they’d like it much (because it’s different) but I think after seeing the picture of Callie with a fishing pole in her hand it will be ok. We arrived at our new “home” shortly after 12:30.

Jim and “The Boys”.

Once the “cottage on wheels” was set up again with sewer, water, and electricity, we headed to Garden City for a quick sandwich and a tank full of fuel. We were back in the field before 4:00.

Two varieties in one field. The lighter is “Hatcher” and the darker is “TAM 112”.

Conrad and Spencer spent the entire afternoon with us in the field. It was good to have them with us. It’s always fun sharing what you do with someone else. If they’re interested in what you do-it’s a bonus! Taylor and Callie prepared supper for us. Poor girls had one of those typical meals that just wouldn’t/couldn’t go as planned. However, it all worked out and we got to share our meal together off the endgate of the pickup. Tell you what…that’s the best!!!

Our first Kansas sunset for the 2013 harvest.

According to the amount of wheat we hauled, this first field (80 acres) had an average of 30 bushels per acre. Test weight-60 lbs and plenty dry! The farm manager said, however, the dry land (which is what we’re cutting) has been doing that well. The irrigated is expected to be much less due to the late season freezes.

Callie LOVES to fish! (she takes after her ma.)

For now, I’m sitting at the elevator waiting for them to open for the day…battling the man eating flies. But hey, its cool so it’s all good! Speaking of cool, we got to SHUT OFF the air conditioners and open windows last night. Woke up to 64 degrees. 🙂

Today will be a different day with its own trials, battles and adventures. My middle brother, Mark, and his family will be here this afternoon from Tampa, FL. It’ll be fun to get Caleb and Bekah on the combine!