I have been so ready to just ride around on a tractor or a spray rig.

Try as I might, it didn't happen.

I did try though. The Big tractor came out of the shop yesterday, we got it back last night. I hooked it up to it's plow this afternoon and began plowing.

AND, it began pushing water out and trying to heat. After a four digit left of the decimal repair bill beginning with a 4.

The only thing hotter than the tractor was me.

The service manager and I are going to have a talk in the morning.

The insurance adjuster called me today and offered me 16,800 on the truck that they want to total out. Of course I had it insured for 18. Can you guess what my answer will be tomorrow?

I visited with a farm neighbor tonight. It was a good visit. We exchanged lots of information.

Did some work on the Washington trip today. Go to Grandview on the Lake's website. When I talked with them they were really pushing their suites. A three bedroom suite goes for $550 per night. 3 bedrooms, three baths, full kitchen, flat screen televisions, with a view.

Right now I am trying to reserve ten of their queen doubles with or without views.

Of course we arrive on the fourteenth and their rates go to prime on the fifteenth.

Here is hoping the wind lays and stays there tomorrow.

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for good days which are made better by contrasting them to bad days! Thank YOU for new opportunities. We ask that YOU help us to take advantage of them.