Busy month
I just realized it’s been more than a month since I posted.
Way back in the middle of August, I was busy making hay when my baler broke down. I expected a few days delay while I repaired it, but instead the key part required three weeks to obtain. Finally got it from Switzerland! Glad I didn’t have to pay all of the postage, the cost was bad enough without the extra freight.
I was concerned that I would have forgotten how to put the thing back together, but it really went rather smoothly. The only problem was that I had to carefully pound out some lobes on the primarly bar. Turned out the lobes had gone out of round and the bushings wouldn’t fit properly.
At first I thought, Oh No, another delay while I wait for that piece to be shipped. Much to my relief I found that a socket, I think it was the 1 1/8 inch, fit perfectly and using the socket I was able to reform the lobes to the shape that would accept the bushing.
Once that was done, the pickup went together very easily and I simply spread the job over 2 or three days. (I went ahead and started cutting before I had it completely together)
Finally on Saturday afternoon, after Ben and Hilary’s wedding, I was able to actually get started baling. Although the crop is very light due to the lack of moisture, I did get a little more than I expected.
I’ve finished one 12 acre field and another 10 is cut and ready to bale. Should be able to finish in a couple of days.
During the wait I started another web site where I put some horse equipment up for sale. I was immediately able to sell my pony harness and got some interest in a cart.
Speaking of the wedding. It was a very nice service and Marguerite enjoyed getting out and seeing people she knew. We wish Ben and Hilary a long and happy married life. They seem very well matched.
Don’t forget, over the years, Dennis has acquired almost every kind of tool there is and if he doesn’t have it, he probably knows somebody who does. If you’re ever in a jam for something, check with him before going out on your own.
I’m glad you enjoyed the wedding. I’m hoping my sister can get a copy of the video they took of the reception. It was a hoot; but, unfortunately, a lot of people who had chores to do or had a long way to drive, had left before they did their special dance. It consisted of snipets from various songs throughout the years and Ben would do a dance and then move away so Hilary could do her’s. It was really funny and everyone who was there yet enjoyed it tremendously. Even the photographer said he had never seen anything like it. Clark Cupery, who runs the Speedway Cafe and operates the karaoke machine, said he doesn’t ordinarily care much for wedding receptions, but this one was outstanding. He laughed so hard his ribs hurt.
Norm and Dennis went to Taylor’s auction, so Marie and I went shopping. We decided we wouldn’t bother Marguerite, as it was getting close to time for them to head home by the time we got back. Dennis bought a calf hut and Norm bought hay wagons. Norm found some calves for Dennis to buy up there, so we made a road trip and now have two little red calves to bottle feed and the calf hut is just right for them.
Speaking of hay Norm just left here to go and bale hay down your way Hope it is the last for this year. Always knew farmers were able to do repairs and make things work again with a little “elbow grease”