I envy people who get to take summer holidays! I ache when I hear someone say that in France, things basically shut down in August because everyone is on vacation.
I know I shouldn’t complain, and I’m not- not really. I have a pretty amazing life- my home to work commute is 2 minutes, and I GET to work with my husband every day- but to be able to spend more than a day without having to work , or being able to spend a few lazy days canoeing or hiking, or -gasp- even sitting on the porch reading a book, would be so nice.
It’s hard around here when MyMike is away. So far I have invited the electrician, the feed system repair guy, the semen guy (don’t ask!) and the feed mill deliveryman over for a “visit” and it looks like the plumber is next. Don’t worry- I’ve invited them over to fix things- not for a beer!
To top it off, it is the middle of wheat harvest. Actually it should be the end of wheat harvest, but with rain and breakdowns, we are still hard at it. I only have a minute to type here, so I will leave you with a bit of photo journalism of my days in the field.
Glorious wheat! The variety is “soft red winter wheat” and is ground into things like cake and pastry flour. 
We sell the straw to a friend who uses it on his strawberry crops.
Lord, I look a mess! See those shorts- the ONLY sewing I’ve done this week is to cut off the legs of those pants to make them into those shorts!
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Beautiful pictures . . . and as one who uses and enjoys wheat products, thanks for your hard work!
“The straw to a friend who uses it on his strawberry crops”… So THAT’s why they’re called STRAWberries?? Yes? No??
Daughter of a Dad who was a farm kid
Rhonda
Wow.
Summer is my “less busy” work world……but September through June is nutso.
Great pictures. Hope you get a beer, even after the repair guys leave !
That last pic really puts the size of those bales into perspective !
I’ll ‘almost’ be in your neck of the woods next week. We’ll be in Toronto for a week or so visiting friends. A trip to Queen St. is on the agenda, I pre-warned hubby this morning
You look like a hard working farmer, and there’s nothing wrong with that! I saw a lot of those bales on my way in and out of Yellowstone.
PS: I’m glad you enjoyed my vacation post!
So, you invited the semen guy while your husband was away! LOL Since we’re talking about farming, I can guess why you need the semen guy. I’m sure it’s not as much fun as it sounds!
Thanks for the pics. It’s interesting to see lifestyles different from my own.
Farming is clearly not for sissies. Do not, under any circumstances, invite the semen guy for a beer!
Cool photos! I love seeing your farm stuff.
Hi! Sorry, I don’t think I have your e-mail address (at least not at work) I may not be able to shop next week, but lunch would be great!! Let me know when. My office is on Queen St. but Queen East in Leslieville, east of the Fabric Strip!!
Hi Connie. While travelling around we noticed lots of wheat farms. I had no idea that Ontario grew that much wheat! Thank you for all that you do. I enjoy my food!
It’s a labour of love…farming.
Helen (aka…sewbehind on PR)
Jelly rolls! (Am I the only one that thinks that the bales look like giant jellyrolls?)
I love driving around your neck of the woods this time of year – the colour of the wheat is so gorgeous.