August 17, 2015

View of the day-This is Al's blog, every year since 1994 he has kept a daily journal in these little books. This year's didn't make the table, since it has just a few pages in it...and it would have screwed up the layout. With the 2015 book included, they represent 40% of his life. Today he turned 55 and as Marilyn's sister, Marg(who also hit that number earlier this year), was quick to tell him "Freedom 55 does not exist".

It was a busy day of running around as we were up early to get the Dodge to town to get the brakes looked at. Al brought the General in to Quality Tire to get a couple of new boots put on...or so he thought. How often does a tire shop talk you out of new tires? He told Al by putting a new tire next to an old one, it would just wear out the new one faster, so he got a newer used ones and saved him $600.

We were lucky to get a loaner truck from Mike at Minute Muffler, where the brakes were getting done. We had to hit a few places in town before the truck was done at lunch time. We stopped in for a visit t H&R Block, where Al was treated to a "Birthday Pie"...pumpkin to be exact...Al's favorite.

After all the errands were done, Marilyn stopped in at Staples for a visit and then picked up a few more groceries. Once we get combining, there won't be time for any town runs, so we want to be loaded up for action. Al left town with the General and Marilyn followed a half hour later.  We hit a couple of rain showers before getting back to the camper...just a sprinkle there, but enough to put the brakes on any thoughts of testing.

One of the other combines that will be working with the farmer and us, showed up in the yard...another red one...but the "other" red.

Tomorrow, we work on extending the ladder...should be interesting...