Monthly Archives: December 2020

Projects nearly complete and HNY

Thursday, December 31, 2020 The last day of 2020 has come.  The guys are still working in the shop.  John is now polishing the Gator with some kind of new ceramic-like compound.  He says it takes 6 or 7 steps … Continue reading

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Shop work continues

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Work continues in the shop.  The new (to us) Kenworth truck is occupying Brandon’s days.  He is adding some special lighting, and doing some repairs.  Looks like the brakes need some work, and a couple wheel … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 24, 2020 It rained hard last night.  The wind was really strong–45mph (74kph).  As the cold front went through, the temperature dropped like a rock.  We had 50s yesterday, today at noon it’s 25!  We are having occasional … Continue reading

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Another winter project

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 As the days of 2020 wind down, we are engaged in a couple projects. Brandon and Bill returned last night from a trip to Nebraska to bring home a truck.  We are updating our truck fleet … Continue reading

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Cold day for a new project

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 It’s cold out there this morning.  Right now, the temperature reads 28ºF (-2C).  But we have no wind… that makes it not so bad. John and Brandon have begun a project to improve the space in … Continue reading

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Feels like winter

Thursday, December 3, 2020 It’s chilly out there.  32ºF (0C).  At least the wind isn’t blowing a gale, like it was on Monday and Tuesday.  We don’t mind the cold…unless the wind is strong.  Cold and windy?  That’s tough. Corn and soybeans … Continue reading

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