Better Tomato Harvest Than Expected
Despite the worst drought since 1917 and no irrigation water since mid-May, we are still getting a fairly decent tomato harvest. And they're bringing top-dollar, since most other local growers have lost the crop completely. Solar Set from Harris-Moran is one tough little tomato!
Unfortunately, the crew is working without me (maybe fortunately for them LOL). Last Monday I was hitching a small 48" tiller to the tractor and, in a dumb moment of anger, grabbed the drive shaft on top of the tiller with my left hand and jerked into into alignment with the hitch - and wiped-out my arthritic 75 year-old back! I have been very careful lately, as the doctor ordered, but lost it for a moment. It's probably "the straw that broke the camel's back", given my age. Oh well, it had to come sooner or later.
Jack Ellis
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Permalink Reply by August Mezzetta on -
Thanks for the tip on Solar Set. I'm going to try them this Fall. My celebrities did well. But we didn't have as bad a drought here in Venice, Fl as you guys. Regards. Gus
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Permalink Reply by Jack Ellis on -
Gus, I mis-spoke. I meant to say Solar Fire from Harris Moran.
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Permalink Reply by August Mezzetta on
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10/4. Hope you feel better! Regards
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Permalink Reply by Jack Ellis on
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Thank you, Gus - I am feeling better. But I'm going to have to change my activity levels - I've got to stop handling heavy implements and stooping over for hours on end weaving toamtoes, etc. Problem is that our farm is an all-volunteer church project and all the others are in worse shape than me! Our young and strong members are all too busy raising families and trying to make a living.
Jack
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Permalink Reply by August Mezzetta on
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I hear you, Jack. But you'll be of even less use to your group if you can't even supervise. So, try to take it a little easier. Regards, Gus
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