A trying day is the best way to describe if. I was left feeling irritated by the time I clocked off. I spent the day seed dressing, which in itself isn't a problem. I had six customers over five locations, and here in lays the problem. With each location I need nearly half an hour to set up and a similar time to pack up and clean down. This time is increased if I have to change riddles as I do when changing from barley to oats. This meant that today I had nearly five hours off unproductive time not counting travelling time between locations. In short it wasn't possible to complete the work in the time allotted. To add insult to injury my notes said to call the customers off I was going to be late. This takes at least five minutes per call and that's if the numbers provided are correct, which they often aren't. Needless to say I didn't bother making any calls, especially as I have never been given any contribution to my phone bills. All went reasonably well, though I was running about an hour late when I got to the last but one customer. Then a bolt holding the weights for my batch weigh broke, not an unforeseen problem and I do carry a spare, but it all takes time. And this customer increased his order by a tonne. All completed and on my way to the final customer of the day when I get a call from the office to say that the customer isn't able to wait any longer and has gone for his tea. I haven't stopped all day, my flask is untouched and he needs his tea. I was angry with everyone when I got back to the yard, but being sensible for a change I kept my mouth shut, went home and cooked tea for my wife, our son and his girl friend. See you tomorrow.
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