OK, we pulled the trigger and started defoliating cotton. Won't know until next month if that was a good idea. Last week's warm weather really helped the crop mature. Of course this week's cool weather will slow things down. Not that I am complaining- this is the weather of heaven, or at least England. Feels like a nice summer day in my beloved southern Sweden. Ahhhhh.

Busy in the shop. We have rebuilt on disc and will rebuild another one next week. The steam cleaner blew up last week. I could have done without that. Really don't need any more expenses right now.

We are putting a little fertilizer on the almonds. Give them a little snack before they take their winter nap. That way they wake up next Spring ready to go.

Found some great new wines up in Madera last weekend. Frank and Alice Saviez have a fabulous Zinfandel and a white wine blend called the French Kiss. Mmmmm, We'll be having some of that with grilled shrimp this weekend. Sunfire Winery in Fresno has an excellent Tempranillo and port also.

Only a little more BBQ weather left for this year. We should make the most of it.

I hope y'all are having a great week.