While We Wait

The girls are tired of me saying, “we need a family picture”. But they are usually so good about just giving in…most of the time.

One more pic before we’re all going in separate directions.

Memorial Day was spent working outside. Jim on the combine and me doing whatever I could. The days without rain have been few and far between. It seems the moisture in our part of the country has been way more than needed since about January. It just changed from snow to rain.

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A Harvester’s Secret

 

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This morning as I was helping Jim service the combine (which doesn’t include much). A thought came to mind about sharing with you one of our trade secrets. Go to Walmart and spend $10 on a large California duster. This is a miracle work for windows and cleaning out the cab. The best time to clean the windows with this secret tool, though, is at night. If you wait till morning the dirt has stuck to the windows (due to the dew) and it’s harder to wipe off. It’s the best $10 you’ll ever spend…guaranteed!

Today looks like a good day with the possibility of storms this afternoon. We’re in the process of moving to another field.

I’ve heard reports that western Kansas may be cutting next week. Harvest 2012 is certainly going faster than expected!

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