Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The day started out at 34ºF (1c) and stayed there until the clouds cleared away about noon. The afternoon is now 50ºF (10C) and because there is no wind, it is pleasant to be outside.
Bill took a couple loads of corn to ADM at Newburgh, Indiana today, and it worked out that I could be here when he needed reloaded.
John and Brandon took in a training session at Hutson, Inc. this morning. They were re-introduced to many things about Operations Center, and got a few questions answered about the new corn planter, which is hopefully coming in mid-March. We haven’t had a JD corn planter for many years, and they were hoping to get some valuable insights today. They also got to view the new combine that when the set-up is complete, will be ready to deliver here.
Looking like it should be coming home soon
They brought home this little booklet that has all kinds of helpful information.
Plus, they brought home these stickers that can be attached inside any machine cab. The QR code links you to videos and all kinds of settings, and even parts catalogs. Could really help if a problem occurs out in the field. But my first response is usually a phone call to a service guy.
This is the landing page that shows up when you scan that QR code. LOTS of information available
I had a busy morning with book work and a banking visit. I even did some work in the yard to smooth over some dirt work that was done last fall to install our new LP tank. A long-handled shovel and a rake were my tools to fill a trench and smooth it down. Now, when it’s freezing at night and thawing in the day, that seems to be helpful for getting this fescue seed started… yes, February is a good grass-sowing time in SWIN.
At noon, Pat and I discovered that the Chic-Fil-A truck was in Vincennes, so we took off to have lunch out of that food truck. Of course, there was a line, but it only took about 12 minutes to order and receive our meals. By looking at this response to CFA here, it suggests I should find a way to help bring a brick-and-mortar site to our town!
Waiting in line at the CFA truck in Vincennes today. Yum Yum.
Got an elders meeting this evening, and after that, I’ll probably sit in on the new Celebrate Recovery chapter just getting started at church. This is only the 2nd of their weekly meetings, but we are praying it gets established and meets needs.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
