We have packed up again and landed in Colorado. I spent my Independence Day running back home to grab a grain trailer. Some of the towns along the way had some beautiful fireworks. Cutting is going really fast here at Fleming, Colorado. We have been missing the rain showers. About 30% of the wheat has been hailed. But the wheat is still rolling in great. Average 45 bushels to the acre. Test weights have been around 62.
While we were at home, we had exciting news!!! My little HarvestHER (Shinny) got engaged!! So happy for her and her Tyler!! My first baby is getting hitched💜💜
We will finish up Colorado in a day or so. Then it’s northbound to the Alliance, Nebraska area. This will be the first time this year the whole crew will be together!!! Makes my heart happy when we are all together!!💚💛
Definition of a HarvestHER - a strong woman willing to do whatever it takes to get the harvest in. She must have these qualities:
1. Be ready to go at the drop of a hat...sometimes without a lunchbox. 2. Has removed the word impossible from her vocabulary! 3. Can hold a baby, take care of a toddler and drive a tractor or combine all at the same time. 4. Must be able to cook for a crew - large or small. 5. Must be able to read minds. 6. Must be able to banter with a parts man until he realizes you DO know what you're talking about. 7. Must be the entertainment director for those rainy days. 8. Be a wife, mom, friend, helper, cook, problem solver, taxi driver or extra crew hand at all times. 9. Can handle the call that makes you react, "You need what? When?" Dropping everything you're doing to make it happen. 10. At the end of the day say, "I really do love this life".