GLOBAL WARMING CONFIRMED:  NY DECLARED TEMPERATE RAINFOREST.  I feel like I'm in  the Alaskan panhandle this summer with the occurances and volume of rain we've been receiving.  The temperate rainforest is a natural wonder, but I thought it was only up north...  at least our crops have escaped any fungal outbreaks thus far.  I am happy for the rainfall, since our soil drains well.  It also holds moisture well, so it is rare that we complain about moisture. 
    If I were to complain, the tomatoes COULD use a little more heat.  Lately our evening temps barely crawl above 60 degrees.  It makes for great sleeping weather for this farmer.  
    Dad and I dug some blue potatoes yesterday, they were lovely!!  It was a scavenger hunt for us, since the blue potatoes blend in well with mud on them.  Last year's crop suffered from scab, but these were beautiful in condition and size.  We also worked on the tractor, replacing the on/off switch which had corroded contacts.  No wonder some days it just wouldn't start for me.  I thought it was the gnomes playing tricks on me.  He also reattached the brush hog wheel; I had managed to shear the bolt that held it on.  Easy fixes for him, but huge improvements for me!  For his reward, I bought him some gasoline so that he could go for a tractor ride and mow brush.  He looks so content when cruising up and down the hill, flushing rabbits for Bernie.  We exulted in tomato sandwiches with cucumbers on the side for dinner.  What a joy!!

 

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