This week has been the first down time week since hay season began 4 weeks ago. So, now that Johnny is out of the hay field he had no choice but to turn his and my attention to the much needed new truck. I searched the internet for local deals on a Ford F-250, gas, 8 ft bed truck as this was the "wish list". We drove to all the local car lots on Sunday to no avail. He then really focused his attention to the internet listings on Monday; he made phone calls and did a bit of dealing. At the end of the day our plans were set and we would head to Northern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon. My darling husband absolutely hates to drive further than 30-40 miles so a trip of 100+ miles brought forth quite a visceral response. Nevertheless, as Wednesday rolls around we head to Sterlind VA. My trusty GPS, Loretta, led us right to the sellers front door. Johnny carefully examined the interior, exterior and had a short test drive. We agreed to buy the truck and gave the sellers some cash to hold the truck. Once home I completed the loan application, the check has arrived and tomorrow; due to my darling husband's charming smooth-talking ways got the sellers to agree to bring the truck to us on the farm. So, he will be back on the road in his new/used 2006 F-250 and I will get my Jeep back.
This weeks has also brought some animal husbandry opportunities. We have had two calves born this week; one of them had to be helped into the world by Johnny and his friend Dale. Johnny said it was a tough pull, this was the first calf for this young cow and the calf was really big. We have also had some additional chicks hatch and this time it was a disaster as the poor old hen has passed away and the chicks have not fared well, we will hope the strongest of the clutch will make it so the hens legacy will live on. She was a prolifc setter, hatching clutch after clutch, I believe that she just set herself to death. What an amazing primary objective they have. Life goes on.
Life's good; Live it.
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