Thanks Gary. Having fun, wish you were here. Have not made much money farming for 56 1/2 years, but thanks to inflation have a wonderful financial statement.
I like to play with words: "I came to Corning in 1942 but never made enough money to leave". I like it here, coming from San Francisco.
There are still fond boyhood SF memories & a few interesting depression stories, watching the Golden Gate and Bay bridges being built, walking across the Golden Gate May 28, 1937, the first day when it was open to pedestrians (and the Mayor's car) only @ 5 cents each. The SF US Mint also had its open house in 1937, we were there.
I made a choice, Electrical Engineering or the farm. Our 113 acres will never be sold but family retained for a peaceful retreat for our 5 children ages 17-25, thankfully none farmers to be.
Yep, been a time to think. The rest of the story some other time. Don't want to bore. Would never had shared when younger.
Best and thanks,
Marshall W.
GO GARY,
Yes, even though the heavy rained impacted the olive blossom, as I mow I see a lot more olives than expected. The real answer is when you fill the boxes at harvest. Was expecting 60 tons, then a rain reduced 20 tons but now it look surprisingly better. If it does not offend: God provides even when we do not ask...but it is sure easy to thank Him who cares for us day to day.
The unseasonable rains did reduce almost 90 acres of a great Oat hay crop to junk hay. Again give thanks to God in all things. Remember Mad Magazine? "What me worry". Actually, without God's peace, I might be able to out worry many of you. |
