We are back from our road trip. We have been fortunate to be able to see lots of the country this fall. Between this trip and dropping Jim off at Iowa State, we have driven just over 6000 miles. We have taken our diesel pick up both times and averaged just over 18mpg which I think is quite good for a truck.

We never fail to notice how good the roads are and how relatively prosperous the areas we visit. It is amazing to see how little these states pay in tax in comparison to New York.

The cattle are doing fine as they switch from pasture to hay. We won't start baleage until later in the fall. The weather was apparently exceptionally wet and raw while we were away. It has been great yesterday and today. A neighbor cut some hay for baleage and we will be wrapping it for him tomorrow.

Several of our summer neighbors have left for Florida or will soon. It always takes a little bit to get used to the winter pace around here.