Monday May 2nd, 7:53 AM

Steady rain here in Shelton.  We will be closed until the rain stops.  Not sure I can remember a year where we have closed as much as 2022.  Again, if it stops raining, we will open. I will update on this blog when we open. 

May 2nd, 2022 6:00 AM

The plan is to be open all day on Monday May 2nd despite the rain.  We will update if it pours rain.  We may close for an hour or two during heavy rain but will open immediately after it quits.

May 1st, 2022 8:15 AM

 OPEN ALL DAY

 

April 30th, 11:36 AM

 

Nothing worse than closing the Saturday before Mother's Day.  We will be closed all day today on Saturday April 30th.  We will open tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM.  The wind is blowing so hard it is dangerous to be here.  The safety of our shopper and our employees is paramount.  Maintaining the quality of our product is also important to us.  There will be better weather days and hope to see you then.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

We have fared better than Andover, KS so there are things to be grateful for!

Clark

April 30th, 6:47 AM

 Tough decisions.  We are closed until noon today.  At noon we will reassess the weather conditions and decide if we will open for the balance of the day.  We apologize for any inconvenience and want you to know why we have made this decision.

1.  We must protect our product from 50 mph winds.  It beats it to crap and it's one week before Mother's Day.  We must protect the quality of our crop.

2.  We need to stock product to the highway.  I don't pay kids enough money to ride on a tractor, in the rain, in 50 mph winds.  I would never expect them to do that for me.  If I was 16 and the boss told me we're going to get soaking wet and then drive down the road on a cab less tractor in 50 mph winds, I'd tell him to go pound sand.  I want to keep the kids that work for me healthy.  Don't need no sickness!

3.  If we move product in this wind, it breaks the zip ties that hold our tags on.  We lose our pricing pricing.

We will update this blog at 11:45 today to state our intentions for afternoon.

This has been a tough year.  I'm going home and plant melons, squash, and cucumbers and hope that we will have better days in the very near future.  We are pleased that it rained!

Clark

April 29th, 7:04 PM

 As I sit here Friday night and type this the forecast for Saturday says:

Rain showers early, then remaining overcast and windy later in the day.  High 56F.  Winds NW at 25-35 mph.  Chance of rain 40%.  Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.  

Our plan for Saturday April 30th is to be open, BUT, if you are driving from a distance please check this blog often.  If we decide to close due to high winds or pouring rain we will update right here so you will immediately know.  You can always call 308-390-0159 Clark or 308-390-0158 Kelli to find out our intentions.  If the winds become very strong, 50 mph or more, we will close.  We will not jeopardize product quality because of the wind.  

If you intend to shop, realize we are open air!  Bring an umbrella and shoes you can get wet.  If it rains hard, our walkways will hold water for 20 minutes after it stops.  We drain quickly but it might be wet. 

We are currently getting a very nice rain.  First time I have seen water in our parking lot for months.  I think spring might be arriving.

Call with questions.  Hope to see you soon. 

April 27th, 11:47 PM

The Shelton and Aurora locations are fully stocked with product.  Regarding the forecast for the weekend, we plan to be open.  The rain chance looks good but rain will, most likely, not close the store.  It is open air.  Bring an umbrella and your rain shoes.  If it pours rain and the forecast is for it to pour rain all day it is possible we will close.  If we do decide to close we will post it here immediately.

Clark