Busy.

That is the only way to describe everything that is going on. It took days to recover from the inclimate weather/fog of last week.

The plant had not run well, and that was a good thing as far as we were behind. They guys have really put forth an effort, we added an additional truck and finally, finally,.......... last night we were completely caught up.

Whew. It nearly wore me out.

Hopefully today I will pull one truck off this run and let him float where there is a need.

I need to report that we crossed 100,000 bales about 4 yesterday morning. Two years ago it was such a milestone that I got up in the middle of the night just to go and watch as the press pushed and compressed the record bale and it rode the conveyor out of the plant. In fact, it was such a milestone then that the historic bale sat in the middle of the office for several days before shipping.

This year I don't think I even rolled over in bed when 100k was processed and packaged.

We did shut the plant down for two hours last night 6-8. Some representatives from the Texas Cotton Ginners Association conducted the weekly safety meetings and several patrons and board member had fired up the large barbecue pit and cooked rib eye steaks for all of the crew and support staff. It was great!

I made rounds when the plant came back on line shortly after eight and returned to help with a portion of the cleanup. We finally got to a point and decided to let the rest wait until morning.

Thanks to the GM, his wife, the patrons, and the board members who helped with this! It was a blast and we all needed a morale booster.

Everyone is looking forward to the end of season party when we will have ribs and spirits!

It was a nasty day here at the plant yesterday. The forecast calls for more of the same today except with the gusty winds coming from another direction, and again tomorrow. It appears Friday will be the first relief from the winds.

W-2's and 1099's went out yesterday. Let the record show, two days before the required date.

TWC report is prepped and awaiting the check. 941 is sitting on the top of my desk for final review, and the 940 FUTA is paid with paperwork pending.

Kristy, the office manager, is out today. Her maternal grandfather passed away earlier this week. It was only recently that she lost her paternal grandfather. Our sincerest condolences to her and her family.

Krl has a doctor's appointment tomorrow. She has waited almost six weeks to get in with this specialist. We are hopeful we get some results.

Rian had an eventful day at school yesterday. He was involved in a chase with a student that ended up with the student rolling Rian's arm up in the window and trying to drive away. Finally the student slowed and let the window down and Rian got loose and the student drove away. Now the student has been arrested. Soon to be suspended and then expelled from school.

All over a cell phone.

Have a day!

Oh, FATHER, thank YOU for milestones. Thank YOU for goals. May we set our sights on YOUR and our ultimate goal for eternity. I lift up Hag for YOUR continued gifts of healing. We pray for good reports for D.O.. We lift up Kristy's family for YOUR comfort.