Saturday, October 6, 2007

Still digging....

After two weeks of digging, we only had one rainy day. If the weather holds we might finish next week. This week saw very good production, 180 loads went in the warehouse in the last 6 days. After six days of constant digging, we were all glad to see Sunday coming tomorrow. Yesterday was an expensive day. Theside elevator belt on the harvester broke completely off. So the potatoes were falling on the ground. Upon further inspection, we noticed that the belt was done and had to be replaced. So,after a quick phonecall, a trip was made to Donnie Allan for a new belt. We were mobile again within an hour. Too bad I didn't bring my camera yesterday.
Another load of PEI potatoes. Yukon Gold. Above, on the right,
Klaas, windrowing
Here are three more pictures taken from the cab of the digger. The field is Exton's. You can see Rustico Harbour as well in the background on the right. The last picture gives you view trough the front window of the digger. My view.
Thanks for your visit, and hope that you will visit again, don't forget to comment.

5 comments:

sugarnuggets said...

Boy does that bring back memories!! I can almost smell the freshly dug earth...and when I DO smell that around here it always reminds me of digging time.

I hope your weekend is great, enjoy your day off! Funny thing...I'll be working!

Glad it's been going so well with the weather and few breakdowns...go big or go home right!?!

Love ya, Tetcy

Karen Nieuwhof said...

Hi Randall. It's neat to see pictures from your point of view. I always see Marten and the warehouse. Hard to believe how well the last two weeks have gone. Let's hope and pray this week is great too.
Not much to say because you'll be here soon for apple pie. Looking forward to it.
Happy digging season from Karen

Matt n Amanda said...

Hey Dad,
Im glad you finally had some time to update. I had suh a great visit at home. It was also nice to come visit you in the feild I think those hugs will last till my birthday, but I hope you have a few more when I come back. I love you!!!
Amanda

Mary and Isaac said...

Looks and sounds like a good harvest this year. Praise God for that!
I hope you had a relaxing day off Dad. Thanks for posting the pics. Yep... definitely brings back memories...
Love you and miss you,
~ Mary

Dianna said...

Man!! Do I ever Miss Digging!! But dont you worry! As soon as Micaiah is Big enough we are so going to go to PEI and he can hang out in the tractor with you for a bit andI will hop on the back and pick a few big rocks off and get that out of my system for a bit! Gotta go Micaiah is hungry again! love Dianna