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Chilly

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 It is a cold morning in SWIN, 9ºF (-13C).  Just a little colder than yesterday morning, but it feels better because today, there is no wind!   I don’t mind these cold temps if the wind is … Continue reading

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Pete’s turn in the shop

Thursday, January 30, 2025 The Tony truck got cleaned up and serviced… the air lines to the trailer were also replaced.  After that, yesterday was the Pete truck’s turn in the shop to get  some attention. It was serviced, and … Continue reading

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G’bye, 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023 It’s the last workday of the year, and it’s a busy one for us at Carnahan & Sons.   Bill and Brandon are hauling 12 loads of corn to GPC at Washington, Indiana.    GPC is unusually … Continue reading

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Busy trucks

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 It’s a busy trucking day, with both Bill and Brandon out on the roads.  There are 9 loads scheduled to be delivered to GPC today…and one to Newburgh, Indiana!  We are grateful for today’s sunshine; it … Continue reading

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Repair job progressing

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 It has been a bit of hit-or-miss, with a few delays, and hard-to-find parts… but the engine rebuild for our “Tony Truck” Peterbilt is making headway.  Jake will return this evening and the plan is to … Continue reading

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Routine August tasks

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 The rainy period continues here in Knox County, Indiana.  I need to mow the yard again today.  Normally, during August the grass is dry and crunchy, but this year it’s lush and green… needs mowed 2x/week! … Continue reading

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A change of trucks

Friday, August 5, 2022 This week, we were able to bring home a NTU (new-to-us) truck for the farm.  A few weeks ago, Brandon had arranged for the purchase of a late neighbor’s Peterbilt.  It was this neighbor’s pride and … Continue reading

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One down, one still going…

Friday, January 10, 2020 Today, we are receiving the rain that has been promised for many days. However, it is not quite as heavy (at least so far) as was predicted. 1.6″ (41mm) has arrived as of late Friday morning. … Continue reading

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No White Christmas

Monday, December 23, 2019 No, it won’t be a white Christmas this year.  The weather folks are predicting a warm and sunny week; on Christmas day we are supposed to reach 60ºF!  (16C).   Although it is not unheard of to … Continue reading

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2018 comes to an end

Monday, December 31, 2018 On this last day of 2018, corn is being delivered to market.  Brandon has 5 trips to make to GPC today, and he had no difficulty getting the appointments.  It’s just that it is a bit … Continue reading

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