[Diver Dave]

Afternoon, Amy.

Another hot one today up here. Should reach 97 around 5pm.

Just drove through the countryside to pick up Logan from school and the ‘amond’ harvest is in full swing.

For those who are unfamiliar with ‘amonds’, during harvest, an attachment on the tractors grips the trunk of the almond trees and shakes the tree, knocking the almonds to the ground. The vibration is so intense, it shakes the “L” right out of the almond - thus, ‘Amonds’.

Sweeper/vacumms come along and vacuum up the nuts from the ground and then on to waiting trucks for transportation to the processors.

“A can a week is all we ask” is the motto of Blue Diamond Nut Co.

[JustAmy]

Good evening, DD.
It has been another hot one here also.
I'm ready for some beautiful autumn days!

We had lots of dust from the 'amond' harvesting last week.
I think they are finished in the orchards near us.

It is interesting to watch the harvesting of our different crops.
They are picking wine grapes here now.
It is sure different than when I picked grapes ...
they have a mechanical harvester that rips the grapes from the vines.

I can't believe that it is almost October and still 100 degrees. phewww.

Have a delightful evening.