Excpecting wife, prenatal class, and a puppy

Well it has been a long week with work, studying for the CCA. We had our usual prenatal class this last week it was pretty good, didn't see any births on the screen, but did learn about nursing so you can imagine what that entitles. Work was good we are going to finish cleaning all of our seed 2 weeks early which is a good thing as we work on moving to our new warehouse. I did see online that the new Cat tractor that I posted before is now available in duals also now. And onto the highlight of the day a old friend of mine called and asked if we wanted a new pup. Unfortunately I had to turn him down for now, but his next litter is going to be about the beginning of February sometime. I had him put me down for a female on that litter. You can imagine my canine loving wife was eager to hear that we were getting an Australian Shepperd in March. I like the idea of getting the little guy a pup that will be protective of him. Well I best be going Liz has a baby shower tonight so us guys are going to eat pizza and watch a movie.

CCA Exam, Prenatal Class, and Animal Science 101

Sorry I have been swamped with work and more work, this being the reason for no new post. This last week was crazy but we survived somehow, between work and getting ready for the baby is enough to keep a lot of people busy. However many of you know how the two of us usually have to push for a little extra, thus keeping us even busier. I have been cramming and studying like I was back in college during finals week. On the 6th of Feb. I am taking the CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) Exam it is a two part test Local Board and International Board. To help study for this exam I'm taking a online class that meets every Monday for 2.5 to 3hrs.. For a reference the International Performance Objectives it self is 85 pgs. of questions and the Local is 20 pgs. of questions. I have lots of reading and writing in the next couple of months. Then once I have taken the test and passed it I have to submit my college transcripts and 2 letters of references to the CCA board before I can recieve my endorsement upon their approval. I thought once you graduated college and got a job no one was ever to interested in your transcripts, guess not oops. So far I have 6 books to read and review to prep for this exam and hopefully I can make it to a seminar down in Twin Falls that is a good review from what I understand. I thought studying for my Pesticide Consulting License was bad, this exam makes it look like a walk in the park. Other than that work is going good I'm working the early shift in the warehouse right now cleaning seed, we have been taking a prenatal class at the local hospital which is good even though I did compare much of the first and second week of class to my college class animal science 101, that comparison got some cheers and jeers. Liz is looking really good I swear she is getting bigger by the day, a lot of people can't believe how small she is still. The little guy is a hyper active thing which shouldn't be to much of a surprise to all of you that know us. Well I best be going I have more studying to do, until next time bye for now.

Rocking Chair Again

Well you all Im sure you will be happy to know that I am finally finished with the rocking chair. Boy what a chore that took 8 months, and if I had a choice I would not do it again. I refinished it with a cherrywood stain, a satin finish with a lot of sanding. Now that Im done, Im glad I didn't burn it after all. As you can see I came out ok, I had to fix a couple of the dowles that we broken, and reglue some of the joints that were loose but it all came out fine I guess.

Rocking Chairs

Boy I wish someone would of kicked me in the head when I got the Idea to refinish my moms old rocking chair. I was given a rocking chair about a year ago, it was my moms old chair that was given to my mom by my grandparents when she was younger. I did have a friend when I told him that I was going to refinish the chair he told me BURN IT DON'T EVEN BOTHER JUST BURN IT. I should of considerd it more. There is pictures to come.

Politics

A lot of you know how I enjoy politics and discussing them, yes I'm a Fox News Fanatic. This election I find interesting, because I plain don't care for Obama for Biden. I don't agree with their politics, economics, morals, or social issues. However I really wasn't to impressed with McCain until he picked Palin as a running mate. I was told a quote today by Winston Churchill "If you are a liberal at 25 you don't have a heart, if you aint a conservative by 45 you don't have a brain.

Health Update

Well it has been almost 2 weeks since my surgery, I haven't had to many problems eating food just fatter the meal is the more I'm dragged down. I feel a little better but I still don't feel that great, I'm going to try on Monday to try to have a full physical scheduled with blood work and all. I haven't had a physical in probably 10-12 yrs. So hopefully that all goes well, but I just want to thank all those that have been praying for me it is greatly appreciated. I know that God will do what is his will, I am a tool that is to be used for his purpose. Liz is looking great and squirt is growing and boy is he a active little one, but look at his parents. I know he is going to hit the ground running.

Spud Equipment

Here is some spud equipment that I built from scratch out of brass last winter.

First day Bird hunting

Abbie and I went out bird hunting yesterday, we found 3 coveys of huns I happend to shoot two. I was really happy with her she did a beautiful job of pointing, holding point and retrieving. her are some pictures of her on point. Hopefully today I will be able to get a picture of Liz up on here later.

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Back home

Well my gallbladder came out today without any problems, praise the Lord for a safe and uneventful surgery. All the nurses said that they have never seen someone recover as fast as I did which is a big positive. I do have to give credit where it is do and that is to God without him I don't believe a lot of things would of been possible. I may go back to work tomorrow for a 1/2 day but we will see what happens between now and then. I feel pretty good so I am going to try to go to bible study tonight. Until next time
TT

965B 4WD Cat Tractor and gallbladders

This is the new tractor that Cat has come out with, Im trying to talk Liz into leting me order 2 of them. I hope I can order them before she finds out about my latest or a Case MX270 w/ row crop duals and a Kenworth T600B semi truck. Well tommorow I go in to have my gallbladder taken out it has been causing me alot of problems lately. Well I best be going.
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Cat Tractor Collection

Here is some pictures of my Cat tractor collection.
Here is 8 1/64 scale Cat Lexion combines with 4 Cat 75E tractors pulling Cat bankout wagons.

This is part of my Cat Tractor collection.

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1/64 Parma Sugar beet equipment

Here is some Parma sugar beet equipment that I built myself out of brass from scratch. I plan on building another set of all 3 along with a 12 row defoliator this winter. I also plan to build another Double L set for another guy and another crossover for myself.

New Idea

I thought this would be a good way I could keep in touch with everyone and so that everyone can see what Im up to.