Sunday, October 12, 2008

Some September Serendipities

Some new pics to add to the recent Arnott History making.

Well, to be honest I can't be sure about Justine's visit if this took place at the end of August or the beginning of September, but he was rather enjoying his nap. I don't think I could have...at least in that position.

The middle picture in the slide show is of workers harvesting almonds in the Sanger almond grove. Yup Arnott Poultry & Citrus Ranch is now also a Blue Diamond Grower! So that begs the question: are we just Arnott Poultry & Citrus Ranch now or something else? Anyway these guy went around tapping the branches with a 1/2 inche plastic pipe to bring the almonds down onto a black plastic tarp. They then dumped them into windrows in the middle of the grove for drying. Lastly they were picked up and taken for hulling. The man hour labor was a big cost. Next year they will do this all by machine--and I'll have more almonds hopefully.

Last slide is Hannah's birthday party. It was a swim party and it was hot enough for one--thanks global warming---jk. Hannah and friends had a good time.

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