Getting the maize in

We have had so much rain over the last couple of weeks that there has been no chance for farmers to harvest the maize crops. It was just that bit short of ready while that lovely dry weather was on but now it is well ready.
Of course the fields are so wet that it's like a mud bath. The farmer at the back of our house has two outfits going here & as I write this at almost 7pm they are still getting the last of around ninety acres.

There has been a very large road sweeper going up & down all day thank goodness so the lane isn't too bad. We take it in our stride but some of our neighbours hate the mud on the roads!

Eight tractors in this photo!!

Three good things:
1. I have done all the first coat of Shaded White emulsion in the large double bedroom. I just have one weeks slot before there are guests in there......takes a bit of pressure to concentrate the mind!
2. Cold custard.
3. Maps

[Maggiemae]

Good thing that they were able to get the tractors in when they want. Unless they all own one. it is rather late for harvesting! You are painting again? Don't know how you do it! And cold custard - you like that?

[Newbank Lass]

cold custard yum.... loads of fields to harvest round here still! lots to keep the farmers busy.

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Yes painting again but this is the last until next year. I have to do the bedrooms while it's quiet. I had the radio going & the portable fire on so was quite happy. I love cold custard, it's the best isn't it Ruth @newbank Late harvesting this year, the last two weeks of rain caught them out. We have had late sun this year so it was all rather behind.

[julia]

Harry would be pleased to see that the maize is finally getting harvested.. retired farmers worry about what is going on.. do they resow the paddocks or leave it till sprig to replant the maize.. @dide like maps as well.. saw one the other day lamenated and used as the 'table cloth' on a café table..

[linda]

I have seen them doing this nearby us, is it for cattle feed?

[Pat Knowles]

@pinkpaintpot Yes Linda.

[Pat Knowles]

@julzmaioro You are so right Julz.....he has been fretting about still being in the field & bothering that they missed the best weather. They seem to leave the maize fields until Soring but have resign the fields that had grain in.

[Pat Knowles]

Spring & re sown

[Gillian]

Great details, Pat, and I love those clouds in the distance!

[Bep]

Rather late for harvesting, isn't it? The fields here are very wet and muddy, but I think most maize is harvested. Nice picture.

[Hazel]

Love your shot - and the skeleton tree shapes. I like cold custard - Ray thinks I'm mad!!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A real Harvest time shot -- although as you pointed out --rather late in the season ! A lovely rural scene Pat !

[Jane Pittenger]

So much to look at here. My eye keeps going from one point of interest to another

[Gena Pegg]

Fabulous layers, textures and tones. So much happening here... it's hard to take my eyes off of it. Beautifully presented.

[Babs]

Lovely shot. They are all working so hard. Must be a bit of a rush to get everything done before winter sets in.

[Dianne]

Great that the maize is getting harvested. Our maize gets made into silage. Yes @julzmaioro is right - I do love maps too!

[Rick Schies]

I like this country scene, so much like home

[Joyce]

No late harvesting round here. Just sheep, sheep and more sheep!! love this shot needless to say I had to count the tractors. Oh I also like cold custard!

[Leana Niemand]

A busy time, and a lovely shot of it.

[Phil Howcroft]

love those clouds pat, they are just shouting out to be mono :)

[Margo]

Wonderful farm shot

[Nick]

Great rural scene.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Thanks for sharing.