August 4

View of the day-Al says "Same S**T Different Pile"! Pile of spring wheat at the elevator in Sterling, ND.

Al got up early and went to Sterling to get fuel for the combine, then we went over to the field. We didn't get the forecasted rain during the nigh but it was still overcast so we couldn't start early. Marilyn serviced the combine while Al hauled the load into Sterling, then the plan was to go into Bismarck for more fuel and a few parts at the Case dealer.

We did a test before heading in to town and it was low enough to combine, so Al combined while Marilyn went into Bismarck. Once Marilyn got back with the parts and lunch, she took over and combined for the rest of the day.

The elevator stopped letting the guys back up to the pile to dump which meant they were going to have to sit in the long line ups. The farmer decided to fill one of his bins in the yard, so that helped keep the combine rolling. We combined until after dark, filling two of the trucks after the elevator closed and logged acres then headed back to the campground.

After a shower, a couple of load of laundry and a trip to the "internet", it was lights out.

Tomorrow we finish the field and decide where to go next...