Wow. I'm ready for a weekend. How 'bout you?

For you schoolers, you've already got a week behind you!

I am loving the cooler temperatures. I guess I am a Fall kind of a guy.

We are finally back to the point where we are doing elective work at the farm. Nothing pressing, just taking it all as it presents itself. We sure could use a drink of water for the cotton. The older cotton is really kicking off squares and a rain would probably not do too much good for it, but the younger cotton (like Pepa's and Jason's) could benefit a lot from a rain. Problem is, there is nothing in our forecast until late next week.

I am interested in a new piece of farm equipment. A strip tiller. They combine a few implements into one and prepare your seed bed for the coming crop. It is an interesting concept. I've talked with one neighbor who has used one for a couple of years and he is sold on it. I may try to go and watch his run today. To my knowledge, there are two "brands" in our area.

Sleep study tonight. Take #2. I have been battling with myself this week, trying to not get up in the middle of the night when I do wake up. Some nights I do better than others. Last night, I woke at 2:30 and I've been awake since, even though I didn't allow myself to get up then. That may help me sleep better tonight for my sleep study.

I will sacrifice opening Friday of football season if we can straighten out or figure out my sleep issues.

Ollie went to court Wednesday. As best I can tell it was a "pre-trial" hearing for revocation of her probation. According to the court's website, she is still being held, but it makes no note of a trial date or what transpired. We may get a letter today or tomorrow, then we should get the painted version.

Pepa went to the knee doctor yesterday. He was wanting shots in them. I don't know exactly if he was serious or spoofing but he said he is going back in two weeks and they are going to see if they can replace his left knee. The only shot he got was in his wrist.

I vote "no" on the knee replacement. It is a given fact that he will not do rehab and that he also has a low pain threshold, so the only thing I see him doing is presenting himself for the risk of the surgery. Might as well get a revolver and one bullet and play Russian Roulette.

Memama had missed a coumadin appointment Wednesday. I swear they have so many doctor appointments they need an event planner just to keep up! Now she is going to go to the hospital in Sweetwater and let their lab do the blood work and fax it to the clinic.

Its been a tough week with many personal realizations. Charting new destinations!

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for getting me to Friday. Please be in my day. Help me to make good decisions. I continue to ask for your gifts and blessings for Rebecca and Joe. I pray for Tracee's Dad. FATHER you are in control, YOUR will be done.