Aug. 6 Rosenfeld news by Tina Wolfe

            Good news on the Rosenfeld front, we finally got rain. It didn’t hit the inch mark but the plants were all dancing and the flowers were smiling. One week without dragging out the hose is a good thing.

            We have one more corn picking this week and that’s another chore taken off the list. I’m getting a very good crop of corn with not many bugs; let’s hope the farmers are too. The USA farmers are experiencing a corn crop drought which likely will mean a rise in all corn products including my favourite snack; Doritos. I’ve finally scrounged enough cucumbers off the plants and finished canning dills. Now I’m on to the apples which are being attacked by cedar wax-wings. Thank goodness the trees are loaded and I don’t mind sharing.

            The farmers in this area are mostly finished harvesting their wheat and oats and have begun swathing canola. The fields are filled with rows of hills of swath; now let’s hope the seeds are as plenty. From all reports the yields are very good and the prices are in the higher ranges. But like my senior friend always reminds me, “You can’t count the money until the grain is in the bin.” The corn and bean fields are looking good but could use a bit more rain to fill out the seeds and from the looks of things clouds may be here by the end of Tuesday.

Busy long weekend

            I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. We were so busy that I knew I’d need a nap on Tuesday but only after this column and a few chores got done. Saturday we attended a small intimate wedding of nephew, Chris Wolfe and Lisa Dyck. It was held in the Plum Coulee Community Hall and they will be making their home in Winnipeg. Congratulations to the couple.

            On Sunday we made our way down to Lake Bronson, Minnesota to the International Carver’s Show. It’s not a huge event but it’s held in the park and has some interesting displays from antler carving to quilting to bird watching walks. It covers topics for all ages and also music on an outdoor stage. On the way home we stopped for a bite to eat at Lancaster. The restaurant was named The End of the Line and we’ve never been served at the speed we experienced at that place. It was unbelievable.

            Monday morning brought us to Mitchell and breakfast with friends, Jim and Judith Schellenberg. We took in the flea market at the Heritage site and of course came home with a few treasures. It was nice to meet cousin, Anne Dueck, at the sale and what a beautiful day weather-wise. Did you know that there’s a place in Steinbach where you can buy a cup of coffee for 52 cents? Even MacDonald’s can’t beat that price; only when they have their free coffee with breakfast promotion. As you can see, it was a great weekend.

           

Farewell

I would like to end this column on a personal note. Throughout the past few years we’ve been receiving the Ari Post and I enjoyed one columnist in particular, Farm Philosophy, which was written by Mel Groening. I have clipped many of his columns and shared them with family members. He passed away in July but his humour will live on due to his family publishing a book filled with his columns. Condolences go out  to his family. I will miss looking for the next topic.

            Many kids have gone off to camp and some families are visiting friends and family. Harvesting is well on its way and life is busy. Life is good. I’ll attempt to obtain some traveling stories for next week, take care and enjoy the rest of the summer.