I have zero cool stories for the day. \u00a0Wednesday night ended a bit rough, no supper and late to bed. \u00a0I didn’t eat lunch on Wednesday either. \u00a0However, I ate a dang good big breakfast at Ed’s Cafe on hump day morning.<\/p>\n
I woke up early (as usual), did chores, ate a piece of cantaloupe and headed to work. \u00a0The day did not improve. \u00a0I’ve got a crew of boys that are trying to build a project or two. \u00a0One of the MIG welders had crapped the bed. \u00a0I worked on it, tried to check settings, wouldn’t work. \u00a0Called AirGas. \u00a0 They talked me through some tests. \u00a0Heck boys, we are just going to be short a welder for a day or so. \u00a0That slugged the whole day in the shop. It happens. \u00a0Nobody’s fault. \u00a0Not fun. \u00a0Welcome to the real world.<\/p>\n
Dealt with 8th graders. \u00a0All 26 of them in one class. \u00a0There are 26 kids in the 8th grade class in Shattuck America. \u00a0Yep, we’ve got them all for a 2nd year in a row. \u00a0Good problem to have. \u00a0There is a crew of boys and a separate crew of girls in this class that will make us look really good or make me quit teaching. \u00a0I like this class but it’s kind of like grabbing the halter of a spirited calf. \u00a0Hold on and see which way we get pulled. \u00a0We might need a nose ring or two.<\/p>\n
We have over 110 kids in class. Not bad for a school that plays 8 man football. \u00a0Actually, we have over 90% of the student population in grades 8-12 in ag ed class.<\/p>\n
Athletics is always on everyone’s radar in Shattuck. \u00a0Softball, baseball, even basketball. \u00a0Oh, and they also play football. \u00a0I don’t live and breathe by sports but I like and respect it. \u00a0Nine kids in Duke’s graduating class (out of 30) are on scholarship at a juco or 4 year school playing either football, softball or baseball. \u00a0Two of our current seniors are already signed to play D1 baseball. \u00a0Both at big time baseball schools. \u00a0Let’s just say that Tammy and I are looking forward to driving to Stillwater or Lubbock to watch a baseball game or three.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, during the day, you just have to stop what is on your personal priority list, take a breath, and ask a kid or kids, what’s going on. \u00a0They will never disappoint. \u00a0You have NO idea what is getting ready to come out of their mouths. \u00a0Often, it is funny. \u00a0Other times, they just need a place to vent. \u00a0Very rarely do they say something that is wrong, disrespectful or just plain wrong. \u00a0Kids have a lot on their minds and don’t always have a place to let loose.<\/p>\n
Today, I was one of those kids. \u00a0I was close to blowing up over Tulsa online entries. \u00a0I was close to shorting out over a crap-the-bed welder. \u00a0I was nearing boiling point on schedules and due dates and \u2026and\u2026.and\u2026 \u00a0 Let’s just leave it that I was close to going all Kelln on something or somebody. \u00a0 But, I didn’t. \u00a0Instead, I let the kids take over. \u00a0And I was not disappointed. \u00a0Somehow, the day went from sour to better to oh, heck yeah!<\/p>\n
We don’t have freezer space at the house. \u00a0We only have 3 freezers but they are all full. \u00a0BUT\u2026.BUT\u2026. JQ Kelln had a couple of BEEVES killed, hung, cut and wrapped. \u00a0( I always liked how the old timers said it.) \u00a0I’ll empty a dang freezer to make room for beef from dad. \u00a0That dude pays attention, picks out the top steers each year and then feeds the heck out of them. \u00a0Healthy grandkids come from healthy beef. \u00a0Yes sir! \u00a0Thank you and Friday night will be the grilling of the first ribeye steaks. \u00a0Why? \u00a0Duke will be home for the first time. \u00a0Momma will feed her baby well.<\/p>\n
The manager of AirGas called back and made a personal trip to Shattuck to check the welder. \u00a0He brought parts and was able to fix it. \u00a0He looked around the shop, realized how damn many $s worth of equipment that we have bought from them. \u00a0And checked out projects. \u00a0Send me that repair bill because I am in the mood to pay for it.<\/p>\n
A kid that is not a stellar shop hand finished an assignment. \u00a0Great kid but not mechanically inclined. \u00a0He finished his first actual project. \u00a0Not perfect but dang sure good enough. \u00a0He was pumped, the other kids were surrounding him to check his welds and congratulate him. \u00a0It was a cool moment.<\/p>\n
And then I had a haircut appointment at 4. \u00a0I don’t look any better but I feel damn good. \u00a0I wish I knew if wethers felt good or just naked after we shear them. \u00a0Doe kids feel good after getting a trim.<\/p>\n
Goat chores done. \u00a0Checked cows. \u00a0An old-school kool-aid, “Oh yeah!” \u00a0(Yes, you old turds can hear it–OH YEAH!) \u00a0 Some of them are starting to bag down. \u00a0I need to CIDr some does and get ready to breed a few. \u00a0Bucks are on the feeder pounding that Special K ration. \u00a0And they stink to high heaven. That’s a good thing. \u00a0Stinky bucks are fertile bucks.<\/p>\n
Today wasn’t a fun day. \u00a0Don’t know exactly how it all works. \u00a0I don’t even question it. \u00a0Today was a shit day but it was better than yesterday. \u00a0And I am ending it in a good mood. \u00a0There were trials, tests and things that made me want to kick the crap out of the nearest trash can. \u00a0But somehow, the sun set on this day, and I would have to say it ended up being an absolutely stellar day on the calendar.<\/p>\n
I hope your day was good and tomorrow will be even better. \u00a0Cheers!<\/p>\n
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