Busting Barley : Back to Combining!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2024
- Gertie got fired up, I got filthy and the barley got busted (ok, combined, but I like how "Busted Barley" sounds. 🙃) Stay tuned for round 2! Hope you're staying cool, safe and well. Happy weekend, y'all!
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You are so good with all the videoing. Love the shots from inside the combine and all the different angles you give us of Gerdie doing her thing.Enjoyed it!
Thanks!
Meredith is more pretty the more I see her. A natural beauty.
That with a sweet character and work ethic makes for a great person.
Your husband must be proud of his farm and family. Kudos to all of you.
Meredith, I can tell your entire family works hard on your farm. Lawrence is like the energizer bunny. He never stops it seems. I grew up farming with my late Grandfather and uncle. And I have a 90 acre tree farm myself now. Farm work is never finished. Again, great videos !
Thank you!
Won’t be long you will be pulling the beef plates off the old truck and changing it to rowcrop farming . You guys are growing , your turning your farm in to a universal operation . You go girl !!!!
Great video Meredith thank you for letting us tag along, team work makes the dream work, very apt for you and your family.
Thank you!
Making it work no matter what. Nice to see we aren't the only ones that have to innovate to make it all work out. Ma's in trucks.....nothing better than seeing you in big red!
Y'all are the hardest working folks I know. I'm sure all farmers are that way. Thanks for sharing your daily happenings, we love it.
All I can say is that, the day Lawrence met you, God was looking down and smiling upon him! Stay safe and keep on farmin!
That is the truth😁
Yep, I didn't think they made them like Meredith anymore. Old fashioned farm girl for sure.
that's a yes and amen
He is a lucky man.
Love your videos, look forward to watching, bring me back to my farming days growing up..I look every day for a new video...hi Bonny!
You are picture perfect for a working farmer. Not all channels show reality. Thanks for always showing the full story.
Hey Meredith, thank goodness the sun came out, and the rain stopped giving you time to get the fields done.
Lots of respect for you and your husband Lawrence. The children cooperate very well. Wish you a good harvest and lots of love.
Gotta love small hard working farms great video Meredith God bless!
We always attached a chain around the rear axle of the combine, long enough so a couple links to drag on the ground. Helps keep the static electricity down which attracts the dust to the windows.
Here in michigan My grandfather and i ran a gleaner f combine for years doing custom work as well as our land . Our farm grew from 300 acres to 5200 in the last 25 years. We now run 2 combines a johndeere s680 combine and a 9870sts both with 40 foot draper headers. We have started wheat today we have 800 acres. We will double crop those 800 acres with soybeans. Those gleaner combines run great and last long . It makes me sad when I see them because it reminds me of my grandfather and i. He passed away 3 years ago at 96 . I remember all the noise and dust but I remember those days when I'm in our newer machines. Good looking crop and machine alike. Nice video stay safe and farm on my friends !
How wonderful to see your operation expanding. Must be both exciting and slightly worrying. You make superb videos, so informative and also encouraging.
Thank you so much!
Meredith, your smile is absolutely infectious and it's amazing how a smile always brings another one. My wife says she sees me smiling every time I watch your videos. However, I see one on her face too!
Aw that’s nice. Thank you both for watching!
You got a mustache
It’s great to see you two working together 👍👍👍. Love where you got Gertie going across the field with the sky, it was a beautiful picture 👍.it’s part of farming getting dirty 😂.
You all love that stinker. Love a man that teases. His way of showing his deep love.
The fleet of equipment your husband has is impressive. No matter what he says...boys always love their toys! Especially tractors.
Try bolting a chain to the back axle and have it dragged through the straw it will help to cut the dust from collecting on the Windows keeps the static electricity down.
Hi Meredith, what a wonderful infectious personality you have, you certainly are a breath of fresh air in those difficult times that Farmers some times have, it's a pity old Lawrence seems to be such hard work with you and maybe I'm wrong (I certainly hope I am), but he does not OUTWARDLY appear to appreciate the absolute GEM that he has with you. Keep going honey I love your humour and your videos!!..
You know a rake can actually work quite well for pulling large piles of corn.
I work grading potatoes and we move a lot of dirt/sand (place is dusty) in the course of a day. We pull lots of sandy dirt and potatoes from under the rig (that we grade the potatoes when they come out of the fields. Our primary tools are rakes, shovels (and squeegees when washing) metal rakes work well for pulling. And for PUSHING potatoes and large piles of dirt they made a tool that would work like a squeegee but for spuds or dirt. Hope that can help for future😁
Boy if y’all couldn’t use a break for things to just go your way for a while. You have such a good attitude and “can do” spirit lord knows you deserve it!!! Always looking for the positive and if one thing breaks ya just repair it or find something else that will get the job done. You work together- the whole family is in it for each other and it’s magical to watch. I’ll pray for you. For no more floods, for Gerdie to continue to run smooth, for the right weather at the right time, for each piece of equipment to work when called upon and for just general good blessings. Keep keepin’ on, your inspiring to watch :)
So wish I could come visit. Make me almost cry when I see what is going on with ya'll. Lovin it, lovein it. I can farm through you all. Been a long time ago when I seen those rear tires like on Getty. Jumper wire the seat switch. That will work. I have done that. You need gloves to shovel that corn. Wow! She can be a truck driver. Nothing Meredith can't do.
I have been enjoying your videos. it has been a great learning experience to see how you all farm in Carolina. you and Lawrence do a fine job as a team working together dealing with everyday trials and tribulations of farm life. I like to see how things are done with older equipment like "Gertie". bustin barley. thanks for the great videos.
Thanks for being here!
LB is a lucky man blessed with a wonderful family. Hopefully everyone who enjoys your videos supports your work in whatever way they can.
Thank you
So very cool you're so willing and able to help with all the farm work!
@@mmm365 Different people show appreciation in different ways. : )
I've watch all of your shows and your very funny and very happy with the farming wish that we had more of you
You look good no matter what.Best farm working woman ever .I know Lawrence appreciates your help.You have the greatest kids ever.They are so sweet and helpful and enjoys life to the fullest.
I know your husband is good , but you guys watch for dust around on that gleaner . The older models really didn’t have any heat spots but i know you love that thing . I grew up running Gleaners . You cant kill that machine you have . Perfect for your farm . 5 years from now you will have a million dollar machine out on that farm lol . You guys are doing good and we all love watching you guys .
So enjoy your sharing your Blessings. The hard work and perseverance of a farmer are unsurpassed. Integerty Farmer, and your family and your attitudes rock. God's Blessings to All.Have a bodacious day. Chuck
I'm so happy to see your's and lawrence hard work paying off . Good luck with the rest of the season.
Meredith, you are to be blessed from the almighty for all your hard work on the farm. Your husband is a hard worker too. It's nice to see your son working, and helping out. He will have the work ethic when he is on his own that will help him in a man's world! Thanks for the video, and all your smiles!!!
A man has to love it when his wife gets all sweaty and dirty helping him fix machinery ans shoveling corn or anything to get the job done,What a lady
I’m telling ya, I love this channel. Y’all farm like me and my wife. We farm around 800 acres and have a store on our farm where we sell produce. We also grow around 30-50 acres of produce. We’ve got a channel, but just never made many videos, but we’re going to start. Reason I love this channel so much is it is 100% real deal. Y’all have such a beautiful farm and beautiful ppl. Much love we send from low country SC
I miss chatting on twitter with you Merideth. If I butchered your name I am sorry 😐🙏❤️. I had to turn Twitter off. To much craziness and I’d waste hours 😂
That’s awesome! So glad to have y’all following along. And I’m rarely on twitter anymore either! Most time I spend is on Instagram and here. 🙂
100% Real Deal. Love it absolutely love it. Real hard working loving American Heartland Country people ..! God has truly blessed this family. May he continue to bless and watch over them all.
Thank you for sharing this great harvest video, nice to see the F2 Gleaner doing what Gleaners were built to do so well. U are a saint for helping to unplug the combine & cleaning those cab windows, well really all that we see you do. Best wishes w/ everything, U & LB please farm safe & know that all of our kids learn by example.
While I do enjoy your facial expressions when you clean the windows, get a inexpensive dust mop to keep in truck to clean the windows without having to hang on Gerttie and stand on tthe stsatiche header. the chain dragging is also a good thing to help dissipate static. Never stop smiling yours make the world a sweeter place.
Really enjoy your videos, brings back memories of when i was a kid, the best childhood anyone could have, the foundation of life and i hope you don`t mind me saying, you are stunning, bless you and your family.
Galloping Gertie is still running strong, warts and all. She’s a testimony to the quality work of the Allis Chalmers Co. and Larry’s mechanical skills.
Hello sweetheart! Y’all work so hard.Great job in the heat too!. Thank you for sharing sweetheart!. Love y’all!!!🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽🤗
Dry rags work for wiping the dust off of combine windows....in between wipes..shake the dust out of the rage and go at it again.
In the morning use window cleaner after the heavy dust is cleaned off...then use window cleaner
That little John Deere tractor should have a button underneath the seat. Flip the seat forward and pull up on the button. That will allow you to use the PTO without having someone (or weight) in the driver's seat.
I'm envious of your rain. We farm in central Minnesota and have had three quarters of an inch of rain since March. Needless to say disastrous for crops. Send a little of your excess moisture our way. You're the best You Tuber period!
Lawrence, you are such a good man. I love how you are so serious, but then your playful side sneaks out and just busts me up laughing. Meredith, I had to laugh at the smudge under your nose. You're just cuter'n a speckled pup under a wagon! God bless you both from Pastor Bill in Ohio.
Speaking from experience, when backing someone or using hand signals, use larger hand movements. When using mirrors, you really can’t tell itty bitty finger movements. Thinks moving airliners at the gate or jets on a carrier. I have been told I look like a bird when directing, but haven’t scratched paint yet! Keep on Keeping on!
Miss Meredith after you unclogged the gleaner you had a dirty face. So good to see a farm wife who is not afraid to get dirty. Also Wes could use a broom when cleaning out the trucks.
We used a 4 ft handle with a piece of lightweight angle iron a foot wide attached to reach thru the door and scrape out the truck corners.
@@lynwessel2471 Made a scraper from a garden hoe, cut the handle shorter to fit behind truck seat, it works great & no climbing in that box for this guy!
@@jeffferanec4526 Same general idea ours was a bit wider.
HI Mere bear! You never complain, your faith is steadfast and you stand by your man. You are a rare breed.
with beef prices down for the rancher/farmer its good to see you guys using dirty girty gettin' your crops in. Your channel is one that doesn't have noise (music) ruining it so you guys keep doin' what your doin'.
to LB: A Suggestion, When cutting, with GERTIE, a STRAW crop; Disconnect the Straw chopper & let the straw fall the back of the Combine, Rake into windrows; gather the straw for BEDDING for the wet season!!!!
Those cobble stones are shining through and now Meredith will wear the dust and mud that had them covered all winter, and in all her glory she is still just as beautiful,, and in this fact , I had no doubts whatsoever. I think there is a little bit of heaven and youth in that dust and dirt that you were wearing Mrs Bernard
Good afternoon Merdie and Family
Good to see Gertie getting the job done so far 🙂 and praying she holds up..
Praying y’all get all your storage needs taken care of...
As always enjoy watching your videos and looking forward to the next video ❤️
Hope Y’all have a Blessed Weekend 🙏🙏🙏 Love Y’all 🤠😍😘
Maybe make a mark on the inside wall with spray paint, that way Lawrence would know where to stop when backing the truck up into the stall.
Hi Meredith, I love your attitude. People like you are so much fun to be around. I love the cap -- and it looks like your design. Very nice. Best wishes for the barley and your juggling the grains around. - Dean from Minnesota
Your baby boy is getting taller and taller!!!
I'm thinking you do more work than you let on . U look in pretty good shape mam. Hope all of the harvest goes as smoothly as that first field did . 👍🇺🇸
Little sister, you looked like you just came out of a coal mine after cleaning Gertie out, and you and Lawrence might have to be hosed off before you can go back in the house. Lol. Good to see Gertie working well. Y'all have a blessed and safe weekend.
I felt like I had too 😅
@@ThisFarmWife_ I would imagine:)
I worked with some "Ladies" while working in underground coal mines and none looked like Meredith.. Just Sayin.
That's a great idea using those trailers for corn don't think they ever did it but you guys are doing it that's a great idea
And the work goes on. Have s good day
Great video Meredith
Another great video, the Barley doesn't look to bad, I love the innovation and cunning plans, putting maize into a container and shuffiling the trucks
If that's a John Deere 790 tractor you're using for the grain auger, there's a switch underneath the seat you pull up on to disconnect the safety feature of needing weight on the seat to run it. Leave the seat tilted forward though when you're running it because it pushes the switch back down when you put the seat back down. I had the same tractor and had the same problem while running a generator off the PTO.
when we out in fields and something like a PTO needs oiling i use the truck oil from the sump pan, i also carry a quart of new oil for the truck in the cab with an empty bottle for used oil..., saves going back to the shed to get oil or grease for the equipment...
Love seeing miss Bonnie, she is always checking in and making sure everything is good. Then probably heads off for a nap
Your son is just like his dad.....a man of few words.
You are officially the hardest working farm wife that I personally know of.
You sure made me smile on this one... great video so well done, and you were more exuberant/profuse than ever... fantastic...
Bolt a chain to the steer axle will help keep dust from sticking to the glass crazy but it works
cool look. dirt looks good on you. FARM GIRL
love your mountain music
Yup I love seeing old Gertie still working out in the field. They sure don't make em like they use too! And when you have a problem, you can fix it yourself...
Hey everyone remember to try and watch the whole ad on here as that's how they get paid as well. God Bless and good harvest
I would say job well done your hubby is one lucky guy to have you and your kids are very lucky to have you both you are all hard-working keep up the good videos ✔👌😎👻😍😊👍
That's some fine backing, talk about a tight squeeze, good job
Great job y'all on getting the GLEANER repaired and operating perfectly....grease is the economical maintenance kit.
I had to do a field one time that was laying flat down. Could only do it one direction! Now that was a pain!! Thanks for sharing‼️‼️👍👍
i wish it was possible to have continuous videos all the time.lol.i just love them.i think you would be a great blue jean model but not if it took any of our time away.lol.i notice you having 2 p/u trucks.one must be your church going truck because you can see over the dash.lol.i'm so proud of you and the bernard family.you are simply gorgeous.a beautiful farmer's wife.
i'm also wishing for a bernard farm calendar of farm,family and you.i don't know if you've noticed or not that i'm kinda biased toward you.
Calendars are coming for next year. Thank you so much!
I got itchy watching you work in that barley dust, don't miss that!
Another great video Meredith, although, I would have loved to see you escape from the corn in that dump truck. Your smile is contagious even with dirt on your upper lip. Storing all that Rye, Barley and Corn, your cows should be set for the next year. It is hot in Texas also. Happy weekend to the Bernard family!
Dirty Merdy cleaning Dirty Gerdy lol y'all are very hard-working 🐮🚜
Meredith get a 5 gallon bucket cut it in half if you have room in your deep freeze fill it with water freeze the bottom half find an old cooler put the ice in it cut two holes in it on opposite sides put a small fan to pull air through it and it works good as a supplementary air conditioner for the combine
Meredith you are such a down to earth person God bless you and your family .stay healthy.
Meredith it's amazing how much work a small family can accomplish when they work together . it looks like you wear your dirt well 🤠 the most important piece of equipment on the farm is the lady that somehow keeps things going created by God himself and they are the most priceless treasure a man can have a teammate thanks for sharing
Love your videos, Meredith! You are such an inspiration - despite the challenges you encounter, you always have such a positive attitude. Thank you for the encouragement, it's definitely a blessing in these uncertain times :-)
Gertie reminds me of the tractor tipping scene in cars!
Bernard why don't you put 2 spade connectors on a 5 inch piece of wire. Flip JD Seat forward unplug seat safety switch and plug jumper wire in.
Save you ripping seat or stacking all those concrete blocks on the seat 👍💙😀
Thanks for the video.
Talk about a beautiful mess.... Nice of you to crawl inside and fix Gertty.
It's always a good day when there are no breakdowns!
I know you get into your work but it's easier to clean the windshield with a rag instead of your body, but it's cute. The corn container is looking great. Hope you get the barley finished. It seems like it rains when you don't want it and doesn't rain when you do. Welcome to farming.
You churned up another one of my memories of living on a farm in NW South Carolina thirty plus years ago. It was the hotter than blazes heat and humidity. A storm coming in would play games with everyone’s head as we would be fooled every time as we would think that a storm would cool everything down. WRONG! It just got hotter and more humid! On the good side though, the rain made the honey suckle smell so good at night. How the heck does Lawrence wear those long sleeved shirts while working in that heat during the summer months?
What an adventure, always great to see everyone working hard together to get the work done, another great video of your lives, thank you
P.S. Did you hear about Wes from One Lonely Farmer saying he'd like to meet you and LB, was very complimentary towards you All he's working not far from you
Y'all do a good job with what you have.May God bless you in every way.
Turtle-rock! 🐢 😂🤣
It’s fun watching the harvest from inside the combine.
If you ever retire Gerty, maybe you can put her in the Smithsonian! It’s an antique. 😃😁
HHa yes
It is always good to have to much grain and shortage of storage. Lots better than the other way around, Blessings
a standard floor mop is 2 feet wide or more. They make versions that are 12 inches or 16 inches that work wonders for cleaning combine and tractor windows when it is just dry dust you are trying to clear. you can do a custom carve on the handle to make it fit inside the operator cabin where it isnt in the way
WOW..Loved the Slo-mo effect....production is getting better and better.
Haha, now I understand your insta story, lol. Very impressed to see you dive right in and get all dusty and greasy (looked good on you:)). It is very frustrating when the weather throws a wrench in your plans during the busy harvest season. But in the end, we know that the good Lord will always provide for our needs. looking forward to part 2 of "busting barley"
GIVE THE CHAIN TIME TO GET SHINE UP SO IT CAN CONDUCT STATIC ELECTRICITY TO THE GROUND. There is a round hook in the middle of the rear axle to hook the chain to.
12:05 cute little playful moment there . The farmers quite the rascal
Meredith, if you guys have a walk behind snowblower, it makes a great grain shovel. Spin the chute forward and away you go.
We had a tandem axle dump trailer loaded with 35,000 lbs of corn and the hydraulic blew out. Hand shoveling wasn’t appealing to me when I thought about the snowblower. Works like a champ.
Rain Is a Good Thing