lending a hand

About 9:30 this morning I got a call from my neighbor Doug. He said that another neighbor Dennis, had been taken to the hospital and he obviously wasnt going to be able to finish planting his beans today and the forecast is for rain. He had 180 acres to go. 100 to finish up a field about 2 miles from my house and 80 a few miles away on another farm. I was in the field with the planter in about 40 minutes and Doug beat me there. Another neighbor headed up the the 80 acre tract with his 16 row planter. Lots of guys stopped by to lend a hand moving seed and loading the planters. Several guys spent the whole day in the field helping out wherever they could. We must have finished it up about 2:30 or so this afternoon. Dennis's son that helps him farm stopped by and brought lunch to the field and he talked like they were going to implant a pacemaker, maybe today. Hope everything went well. Sure is nice to have good neighbors!
bill

This is part of the bean crew. They could make pretty quick work of filling one of these 1760's but I heard they put 100 bags in the 16 row 1770 with bulk fill!




Once we got all the ends and odd shape parts done Doug and I just followed each other back and forth.

Now thats the kinda thing I like to see!
I've heard farmers referred to as being like a brotherhood, and this seems to prove it. Even with the cost of everything being like it is, people are still willing to donate time, effort, machinery and money to help someone who, currently, can't help himself.

Well done!
AR

Nothing beats having good neighbors. Bad neighbors on the other hand? I've got a good neighbor and then there's the guy I bought my land from. I'm friendly to him but after I had to pay for the county road improvements after he told me he was getting the county to do it, my equipment will be broke down if he ever needs anything like skid steer or backhoe work. I think he's building a new house? Oh well, I'm too busy. I drove the Cat a couple miles up the road to pull my good neighbor out when he got the baler too close to a wet spot. He's helped me out a few times as well but then again he's a farmer. The other guy doesn't have a clue. He used my truck and trailer to pick up an 8N and what he thought was a 3 pt. plow. It was an Allis 2 pt. plow of some sort. I was going to go with him but was too busy so I let him use my truck. His 3 hour trip took over 7 1/2 hours! He didn't even bother to fill my tank up. He left with half a tank and returned with just under half a tank and complained about how much gas my truck used. It took him so long because he couldn't follow directions and got lost. That's what I call cheap! Especially since I paid him thousands for the land. I'll know better next time. There won't be a next time with him. Dave

I lost my father when I was 10, and we too had such neighbors in such a time of need. Was a long time ago, but you just reminded me of something that I hadn't thought about in decades. Out of nowhere that brought a tear to my eyes. I will say this, that time is one of the reasons that I will always help out a neighbor when I can, especially when they need it. That's truly a humbling experience. A lesson learned young. Thank you, thank you to all folks that do likewise, and thanks to our neighbors that helped when I was a youngster and Mom and my brother and sisters needed such a favor. May God bless you. I'm done and too damn old to cry, so I'm not going to let myself.

Mark

Gives you a good feeling, doesn't it. Many years ago, I helped several neighbors pick 100 acres of corn for another neighbor that ended up in the hospital for a couple of days. Elevator said that just about every other truck came in was from us, about 15 minutes apart. Had it done that night. Kinda fun when everbody works together. Chris

And what a neat forum to share experiences with, including pictures! Thanks!

This is how God intended people to be - to love one another and be good to each other. You sowed far more than beans this day and will reap a harvest of goodness far greater than you sowed.

We are blessed with good neighbors at our place in e. Tx. Unfortunately, in Dallas we have one I won"t even speak to.

I always enjoy the pictures ya"ll post!

Yep. We should take care of our friends. Good Job.

When I shattered my ankle a year and a half ago my neighbors were there to help as soon as they heard.They have built a ramp to my porch so I can get into the house,picked me up when I have fallen and just been there when something was needed.All I can say is GOD BLESS all good people like yourselves and THANK YOU all!!!
Doug McGalliard "Amarillo Doug"

I've had the chance to help on a couple of those over the years. One neighbor broke his ankle and nine of us plowed 100 acres for him in a short day. Another was in the VA hospital when his 40 acres of hay were ready. Three of us baled, and about eight unloaded and stacked. Never seems like work when a bunch get together.

You did this on your own? You should have stood around with your hands in your pockets and waited for FEMA, FSA, FHA, RMA, The highway patrol, Sheriff, etc.

Then when the rains came and the beans were not planted you could have applied for all sorts of government loans and aid, then got on the news and blamed George Bush for all your problems.

It worked for Mayor Ray Nagen in New Orleans.

My tongue in cheek comments are meant to show the difference between rural folks and the professional welfare recipients in the big cities.

You guys did it the right way!!1

Gene


Gene

Clap, Clap, Clap.. That is what it is all about. Wow, I commend you and all the others for doing that great deed. Same thing my grandpa and neighbors did back in the day. It is a great day when people chose some ones need over greed!

Good for you all (y'all in NE Texas)!!!!!

Your good deed made my day.

Thanks for your good work and the photos.

Bill, you're amoung many saints God Bless You!