Rain delay

We  had a little bit of rain this morning, enough to shut us down for the remainder of the day.  I was able to haul one load of grain to the elevator, and then the clouds opened up for just a few minutes, but it was enough to halt our progress for today.  The sun and the wind came out to play this afternoon, so we will be able to get back after it tomorrow.

Dark storm clouds gathering on the horizen.

Racing to get a few bushels cut.

Both machines coming over the hill.

Rain on my windshield!

We entertained a farm/city swap this afternoon.  My former classmate, Andres Tapia and his three sisters, a cousin, a spouse and his niece and hephew came for an afternoon of harvest.  Unfortunately we were mostly rained out, but by late afternoon we were able to take everyone in the party for a short combine ride and answer lots of questions about dry land wheat farming.   It was such a wonderful afternoon, full of lively conversation.  What a treat to get to spend time with this delightful and interesting folks.

Cousins in a wheat field....one from Miami and one from Mexico!

The Tapia family that came to visit us today.

Tapia family plus our family!

Nora and Zoe, mom and daughter.

Andres acting the farmer role next to the combine!

Won't he have stories to tell back home in Miami!!!

Another group shot!  Such a fun day!!!

Tomorrow we're back to work in the harvest field.  The forecast for the next several days is sunny and warm so we should make good progress.