Thursday, April 1st, 2010
I am making an April Fool’s day resolution to be more faithful keeping up with our journal. I find that as mundane and repetitive it seems sometimes, being able to go to the archives is very handy, and also serves as a good communication vehicle. So: today.
This morning we hosted a field trip(?) for an Agrarian Theology class from Duke Divinity school, led by Professor Norman Wirzba. It is always fun to talk about things that are important to you, and the class politely provided us with that opportunity. Unexpectedly, their parting gift was a book of essays and photographs edited by Dr. Wirzba, who authored the introductory essay. He writes beautifully, which I probably should not be surprised at, but it is always a delight to find.
Our afternoon was consumed by planting and repairs. Around 4:30 I went to “borrow” my flatbed to load implements for Friday’s bed/mulch party up at Breeze and returned home to find the vet here with Katherine to discuss Elderberry’s fertility plan (I think). When I started loading the bedder, I noticed that one of the discs was wobbling around, and on closer inspection, found that the bearing has been completely destroyed. Great. What am I going to do about tomorrow’s work? The only ag supply store open into the evening is Tractor Supply, and their online catalog featured a bunch of different bearings. In the hope that one might fit I made the trip to Burlington, but although I bought some parts, I think the repair is going to have to be something I jury-rig in the morning. And that’s where the day ended. We’ll see how it turns out tomorrow.