Time flies while having fun

As summer flew by and the fall colors enriched the scenery, we helped our niece and husband repair their yard. Our skid loader made the job much easier. Then it was off to the Kansas NASCAR Race. It was a beautiful weekend. The wind was cold and the car spotters, high above on their perch overlooking the track, got the brunt of the chill. We enjoyed all the activity on race day and cheered on our favorite driver, Carl Edwards. Work at the farm needed to get done as the weather cooperated for farmers to get their crops harvested. Vaughn used the 966 to do some waterway work. We took a day and drove to the Mississippi to see the fall colors. Enjoyed getting together with family to celebrate Lynn's birthday. While finishing our yard work, we saw the bald eagles land in our field. It was as if they were telling us to get ready to take our flight south too. So we put a snow fence up between our buildings, packed our truck, and began our journey south.

Family Kampout 2010

Fall always brings the family together for the annual Kampout. Setting up camp can bring some frustration, so reading the directions is a priority. Sometimes it does help. Getting the air just right is important for a comfortable nights sleep. Of course the campfire draws a crowd for some cribbage and the delicious Smores. Rain moved the omelette breakfast in doors and before packing up everyone did a sun dance in an attempt to dry things out. Always fun no matter what the weather does. Next years Kampout will be the 20th annual.

Fall is on its way

Looks like the crops will produce well this year compared to not having a crop last year after the hail storm. I counted 122 pods on one soybean plant. That should indicate a good yield on our farm. Had fun riding along with our neighbor, Andrew, as he hauled silage to the dairy farm. Also toured their dairy operation and observed the process of milking three times a day to supply us all with good quality milk. Attended an antique tractor show and watched how field work was done with horses, a one bottom plow and a five foot disk. How times have changed. Had a barbecue with family. Dawn and Garry served up a great meal for everyone to enjoy. Had a good time at a local tractor pull. Saw many friends and watched the old tractors pull their best. Beginning another restoration project with a family tractor, IH 966 black stripe, purchased new in 1976. Look forward to seeing the project when it is completed.

Fun, Fourth, and Fair

Summer means driving our MGB down to the river edge and having lunch together. What a beautiful drive and the river's edge is so scenic. The 4th of July was filled with family, friends, fun and a potato shooter. Never thought a potato could fly so far. Kevin and June out did themselves this time. We enjoyed celebrating the birthday of our country with everyone at the farm. Another tractor ride was held by KGLO and we saw some terrific looking tractors of all makes and models. Marilyn was looking for that specific tractor as we wandered amongst the many rows of so many tractors. The local county fair was filled with machinery, livestock, and kids. Many memories returned looking at the round sale barn filled with chickens, rabbits, turkeys and geese. The barns were full and the quality of the show animals was top notch. We especially liked the kids and calves event. These youth are the future of agriculture in our area. One calf for each kid. What fun.