Posted by Billy NY on May 16, 2011 at 15:02:02 from (74.67.3.54):
In Reply to: Helping a Neighbor posted by Pat-CT on May 15, 2011 at 08:09:29:
That is sad story, also sounds like those idiots who took a joy ride need a lesson in respect.
In 2009, I did the same thing for a long time friend and farmer, we started out working together, as he needed some help, I was available, then a very serious health issue came up, so myself, 2 of his sons and a few others when needed helped him. All the crops were planted, harvested oats, and we did all the hay, straw etc., by the time corn was ready, I was too busy to work nights, still did quite a bit of his trucking to keep some cash flow going, at the end of the day, it all got done, and he really appreciated what we did, which was worth more than any pay that was earned, it is nice to know people appreciate things you do, thankfully he has recovered and is much better, he can do some of these things again. I hate seeing the demise of farms and traditions, the work we did was enjoyable, even with breakdowns/repairs etc.
PS; we have lots of rolling hills in this area, the one you described sounds an awful lot like one of his fields, the spray rig operator calls these areas goat country, was so intimidated by one slope, he went the opposite way, I was riding along. I did quite a bit of cultipacking and rock picking behind the grain drill, I took note of how he ran on some of the sidehills, and did exactly as he did, some of that terrain does get scary when you're on these big tractors, would rather be on something closer to the ground :) !
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