I’ve been doing a lot of merging lately and I have a few self-made
rules and I’m sure that you want to hear what they are.
1. You can drive faster if no one else is in the
field. Merging is somewhat boring and repetitive and I’m always thinking about
the next thing I need to do, so let’s just get this done. So I speed it up a
notch or two until Farmer comes along and will preach . . . um I mean teach me
the correct speed and the reasons why.
2. Wheat Thins are the snack of choice. They keep
me going. And since there is wheat in the title they have to be good for me.
Right? My rule – when the Wheat Thins run out, I’m done.
3. Cupcakes
are not allowed in the tractor. The rows get way too crooked and frosting makes
the steering wheel sticky.
4. You are allowed to stop at every photo
opportunity you come upon. There is so much beauty that you can’t help
yourself. And it gives you a quick break from bouncing.
5. Peeing is priority. I’m sorry I have to drive up
from the field but I refuse to flash a coyote or acquire poison ivy where I
can’t itch.
There are more but it’s time to hit the fields again. And,
please don’t tell Farmer about this – especially #1 or he’ll put some kind of
monitor on the tractor.
