When I got there, there was a front blowing through. I was so afraid it was going to start raining hard and I wouldn't get a combine ride... last year I didn't get to at all and it was very sad.
One of my favorite things to watch- corn falling into the head- positively mesmerizing.
Mom was combining and she let me switch with her. Trent was driving the auger wagon, Fred had the semi, and Lee R. was in the grain truck. One wonders where the Old Farmer was.... hehe.
Getting ready to unload on the go- I was driving and Mom was taking pictures. I'm not sure when Trent suddenly got old enough for this! Yikesabee, I must be getting really old!
And then... we look over and there he is, kicked back with his cool shades and a magazine. The tractor got too far ahead of me only once that I had to shut the auger off so as not to unload corn on the ground.... Hehe. Sorry Trent, have to tease you just a little bit!
It cleared up again. Such a beautiful sight. Through a dusty, smeary, combine window. *grin*
Such fun, I mean, when else can you talk about dragging your snouts and it make perfect sense?
Blessing.
3 comments:
I love this post Jenny! I well remember the days when I got to combine for my dad - once I lost a snout but didn't know it until he told me later. Heehee. Guess that's what you get with cheap help, huh?! These days I don't get to ride much - but I love being in the field watching and managing the kids' rides. Why are skies so much bluer during harvest????
keep writing!!
:)
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p.s. I never nested. Not once.
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