Thursday, August 24, 2023

The CIH STX 420 Rowtrac tractor is in our shop this morning.  The guys are working on one of the rear tracks that seems to be wearing in an odd or unusual way.  They are trying to rectify the alignment so that it runs true, and the drive lugs won’t get nicked.   I am hopeful they will be successful.

Brandon runs the wrenches, while Ryan and John view the adjustment from two different angles.

I have been busy each day this week with the Gator and the bush hog.  I think the Gator spraying is now ‘caught up’, and the bush hog work will be in 2 or 3 days.   We must get this kind of work done this month, for fall harvest may be starting in 3 weeks or so.  The combines will be coming out again soon in order to get them fully prepared to go to the field.  I think that 2 of the 4 trucks have been serviced and are ready.  One truck (the Mack) is in the shop at VoMac, working on a wiring issue and the A/C.  The Pete also needs some attention, and will get it soon.

Today and tomorrow are supposed to be the last days of near-100 temperatures.  Let’s hope so!  The heat index reached 114 yesterday, supposed to get to 116 today, and a bit less tomorrow.  Next week we are predicted to have high temps in the mid-80s, and some nights in the 50s!   What a contrast to this week!

This week saw the beginning of a new employee here, Ryan Anson.  He comes to us with a lot of experience, and a good attitude.  We are hopeful it will be a good situation for both Ryan and us.  Who says prayers aren’t answered?

Fall is coming.  We will be ready.