Bad Case of the Mondays

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[@bobcrone6151]

Brian: Did I ever tell you about the time I forgot to shut the gate? Cole:

[@nickfeilmeier8586]

Who needs a volt meter when Brian’s got a screwdriver!

[@erichwendley2459]

47 years ago, I lived in a Small town , 60 miles Southeast of Buffalo, NY I was a 3rd shift Maintenance Man at Fisher- Price Toys in Holland , NY. I rented A house in Rushford, NY and lived there With my Wife and Daughter. One Morning I got home from work and my wife left a note on the table from the Landlord that there was no Water. He owned the well that Supplied 7 Houses In Rushford with water.. He Worked for the New York Central Railroad and was Out of town a lot working the railroad. He relied on me to Take care of things while he was gone. Well this was a super cold February Morning, And I went to the Well House, much like yours only Larger.It was a Surface, Deep well Jet pump and the well was 86ft deep. I could tell by the smell The motor had Fried, so I took the pipes apart and there was no water in them , telling me the Foot valve Had gone south and the motor fried trying to re-prime itself. There was 8, 10ft lengths of 2 inch Galvanized iron Pipe that had to be pulled to get to the Foot valve. The land lord had rigged up a Come-a-Long setup Just for pulling the pipe. you had to pull it and remove each 10ft length until you got to the bottom. . Well Long story Short, I got a new Foot valve, And a Complete new 5hp Pump assembly and reassembled the whole thing . It took me until 2 in the Afternoon to finish But we had water again. Funny that those thing always semm to happen on a cold day in the Winter.

[@homagetogorto]

I really appreciate Cole's approach to mistakes: own it, learn from it, and move on. I bet Brian has some great stories about lessons he had to learn the hard way when he was Cole's age.

[@barbeonline351]

You left out a step: REPEAT. Leaving the waters to overflow is getting to be a running gag. What, the last time Cole even set an alarm, but then left his phone behind. You two each have your ways of cracking me up.

[@keithrobinson1331]

Story about taking Jeff to the circus was priceless I laughed my ass off sucks when the well pump takes a dump we run well and Raul water

[@benjohnson1082]

Watching an old video - Brian: " their souls are stuck in the concrete under here..." Gold!!

[@BWYinYang]

Two things Cole must not forget 1) Turn off water 2) Shut the gate 🤣

[@TwoAcresandaMule]

Bad days only make the good ones sweeter.

[@carlinkay1151]

Thanks for keeping the winter video’s coming Cole....most Tubers have slowed right down! We just love watching all the goings on with the “Cattles “ G’day from Western Australia ...temp 35c/ 95f. 🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you Carlin!

[@frankscruggs4749]

Nice looking animals.It seems like lately everyday of the week, is a Monday for me.Good video Cole,Brian,and Ellie.

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks for being a continued viewer Frank, I appreciate it much!!

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Glad you got the water running again. Multi tasking Cole. Not good for the brain. Electronic distraction make you forget the tasks at hand. Thanks for the biology terms Cole. Thank goodness for good plumbers and farmers. Rock on Mt. Vernon SD. Brian you are d man!

[@patriciabannwarth6844]

Brian, I keep watching my mailbox for my copy of your 8 track Christmas tape. Did you remember to put postage on the package? Oh wait, I may have forgotten to send in my order!

[@VentureDad6]

Your dad is a treasure. Enjoy days like this. Lost mine 12 years ago.

[@GaryVills]

That Jeff story was one of the best Brian story’s

[@allenmoore4186]

That’s the nicest shoot to work cows with! Y’all have a beautiful herd! You should be good for another 30 years on your well.

[@ChrysanthsMum]

Seems like farming AND Catt line is an overwhelming life. You guys do amazing work for all you’ve got to do! Thank you for teaching we non-farming folk so much!

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks!

[@laurelb1962]

I knew absolutely nothing about cattle farming until I came to your channel. I so look forward to every video. And, I gotta commend you both, you take real good care of those cattle. Kudos 👍👍👍😁

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks so much!!

[@cadenoberbroekling2202]

Just go to Menards in Mitchell and get one of their carts for your hydraulic-pump

[@gungadin6889]

What farming is all about. Crazy mixed up days were the best laid plans get blown apart. Trying to do multiple things at the same time.

[@fuzzyiguana]

You gave folks a very accurate explanation of what colostrum does. Great job! Immunoglobulins are typically categorized IgG, IgM, IgA. The primary immunoglobulin in bovine colostrum and milk is IgG, whereas the primary immunoglobulin in human milk is IgA. Keep up the good education!

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jasondaugherty319]

Our pump went out about 2 years ago and it had been in the ground for 28 years. Luckily the same pump was still available and we were able to purchase and have them install. Hopefully this one will last 28. It’s funny how no matter how large or small your farm is you see a lot of the same problems. I can definitely relate to your videos !!

[@jjcactusandsucculents-open2156]

Love this video Cole. It's so great to see how you and your Dad work together. Thank you so much for sharing ! You'll please stay safe and healthy :-)

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you!

[@jeanhorne5893]

Hi Cole and Brian hope you all are doing good today.God bless you and your family today and always.

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks Jean!

[@josephrodgers3119]

Thanks again fella's for the video,Ms. Ellie you know who you are, Jeff you O'horn dog, wait, 5 years old, you O'horn pup. Making the day.

[@ottoneidlinger4938]

Laugh out loud every time you say “that’s all I got to say about that” Brian.

[@thomasbarrows9074]

the gate thing been there done that, mother in law calls the cows are out wife yelling at me because chasing black angus in the dark not a good night for me

[@mlm7598]

LOL must have been a Monday........LOL Like the time we came home from So Dak winter weather .....hit Montana, a semi hit us and threw us down a 70 foot side hill........totaled the car but thank God and we walked away....how I do not know......ended up getting home five days later ......God saved us........but got back to our place on a Monday and the deep well had burned up while we were gone and had to replace the whole thing......during the holidays........snow up to our knees almost and to beat it all we had a small pump house that you an hardly change your mind in............Man my heart went out to you guys on that Well deal..........been there and done that and not much you can do to predict it....thank gosh is was only the two of us and no critters that needed water but my hubby and I.......LOL We are our own water company, water waste plant and trash haulers........gotta love living our in the boone docks. LOL Blessings, glad all worked out.

[@tannerfamilyfarms3450]

This makes me wonder how people these days have time to riot and protest. Normal people have better things to do. Thank you farmers!

[@scottraven1721]

Have you ever shut the gate on yourself, and had to jump over it ? Eh heh :) Another excellent video gentlemens that was a classic story Brian.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

When I see the Schwan's Truck I know it's gonna be a good day. Those Root Beer Float ice cream bars are the boss. And the Butter Pecan ice cream, and the Maple Walnut...and so many others. Everything on that truck is top shelf.

[@chriscrosby8012]

Cole; You are just the Bearer of Bad News Today on this Monday Lol😂😂. Good thing Dad has Skills he can do anything!! Stick with him you’ll do just fine 💗💕❤️💗🙋‍♀️

[@richardy2883]

I know how the cattle feels being waterless woke up Saturday morning to the pump for our well decided to call it quits.

[@jeraldjaquet7650]

For the pump you could use a off road wagons with air tires just set it on it and pull it around

[@damonens9478]

It's a bad day when water goes down, a guy in alberta I know of , feeds about 35,000 cows, heifers and steers and for 3 weeks solid they had a guy trucking 7 days a week hauling water by the tanker to keep.up. 500,000 Liters a day for those critters

[@cindym.1618]

I used to work on military aircraft. You two crammed in the well house brought back some memories. I'm so glad Monday is over for you. Hopefully today was a thousand times better.

[@billhooker3006]

Cool vid Cole. Put your Jester hat on with 2 reminders hanging on it. One turn the water off and two close the gate. Stay warm.

[@jaycascio9423]

I love how you keep it all real Cole! Great story telling as always. Thanks!

[@jwhayes1965]

I remember being at my grandparents dairy farm one summer when the pump quit. Grandad and I got it pulled out by hand, but nobody had parts in stock. So we got to haul water from the neighbors for 2 day for the house and to clean the dairy barn. Good times. Luckily for us, the cows stayed on pasture with good ponds, so we only had to haul for the calves.

[@IcamanSogge]

Very entertaining again ending was icing on the cake.

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you

[@williamcarr3969]

Wow my dad always talked about grandma’s well pump going out on Christmas Eve. It was galvanized pipe at 200 plus feet deep snowing side ways. Glad I was too young to help that year.

[@judysmith736]

Yeah it was a rough Monday....but you guys worked through it! Cattle drink a lot of water so glad you got the pump fixed and cattle watered...and the weather was cooperative! Liked the wingman story! 😂. Keep on keeping on and God Bless ❤️!

[@coopmoneyhorror1420]

To fix your chute problem. This is what we do with our hydraulic chute. Take two chains tie it around the chute and the chute run way and get it has tight as you can and it will catch itself before it even gets a chance to pull the hydraulic hose out.

[@lonepine5596]

Wow you guys are professional cattlemen. Impressive skills.

[@jeffmeans894]

As my grandpaw use to say, sounds like life time! Glad to see father and son work so good together

[@coryferguson]

Lol y’all do about what I do when it comes to fixing 😂😂😂 hey Monday I’m spreading science in my fields to spread the grass root system.

[@canvids1]

When you got problems on the farm Cole, they seem to come in bunches. So now Cole we have to remind you to turn the water off and close the gates LOL "Great video thanks"

[@pattyberan4523]

Take a tip from IowanFarmer and write yourself a note with a dry erase pen on the windshield. 🖊

[@lisanida4431]

Impressive Cole! Your pronunciation and knowledge were spot on when you gave the information about the shots (11:10).

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks! 😃

[@majcorbin]

This episode was a welcome escape from all the political noise and stress

[@josephpuou96]

Bad days makes good content👍 Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏝😎

[@tommypointer7876]

A bad day on the farm is 10 times better than a good day in town..

[@michaelreinholt3606]

Really enjoy your videos like your cattle operation

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you Michael!!

[@carriegrosenick6426]

Brian did you forget to shut the gate. Love you guys. 🥰♥️💞🌽

[@johnjablonski2155]

I do look forward to your videos. I check several times a day. I also like Larson Farms too Keep up the good work

[@SonneFarms]

thanks John!

[@joegonnet712]

I love this channel you two are the best never stop filming you guys bring me so much joy and happiness to watch

[@SonneFarms]

Thank you Joe!

[@bobbysears3228]

First the water, now the gates. Maybe time for sonnefarmsdad to start just crackin ya with half slappy!!

[@deannacalderon7322]

That one had its mad face going. Big heffers as my dad says wide load coming lol. Open range cattle 🤣

[@linstryck2045]

Hope the rest of the week goes better for the Sonnes! Definitely a crappy Monday....

[@kristinreynolds577]

I’m so glad that your water didn’t go out in the summer! That’s be awful! I can’t wait until calving starts! I’m excited to see your beautiful calves! 😊😊😊

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Funny just had to get new water pump here in November. We must be like twins lol. The shoot works great but the cows dont like the shots. Great video again thanks your hard work!

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks James!

[@karencary3312]

Cole it's a good thing you are such a cute young man and you're related the bosses. If you had quit dreaming about rootbeer floats, you would have remembered to close the gate. As a child, did you forget to turn off lights?

[@JesseBowersIV]

thanks for the "Good Morning Ellie" opening to the video! Those are the best!

[@Andaman1979999]

For the pump for the shute just by a landscape nursery cart. the sides fold down and has big wheels and a handle that allows steering

[@pennsylvaniadairyman2290]

Awesome video! Your videos are awesome enough to watch to the end.

[@jrbrumley9334]

I had several of the pressure switches replaced over a short period of time (the same lightweight one that you are using) and finally got pretty upset that they were having to be replaced so often. I called the well people when another one went bad and he said he was sorry but that is the way it is. I asked if there wasn't something they could do, they were replacing them at no cost to me and it seemed to be a waste and inconvenient for everyone. He said well, when he put the first one in it cost around fifty dollars and that is what he was replacing them with. Then he said there is one that costs just over $100 that he could put in but I would have to pay the difference. Well, that was a no brainer, I had him put in the better, heavier, switch and we haven't had a problem since. Apparently, they are some sort of special order but he did have one in stock. Amazing!

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks for the idea!

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always 🌞 Farms!!!

[@matthewdowd4686]

Another great vid from Sonne farms! Thanks guys! 🦅🇺🇸

[@SonneFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnpasset9276]

I literally laughed out loud the last 30 sec of the video. Brian trying to school you Cole over leaving the gate open. S*** happens right?

[@derekjensen5918]

Mondays suck!!! I think you should put rollers on the pump to role it around easier. Once again another great video Cole and Brian. I am sure the heifers will forgive you!! Lol God bless

[@davidd2613]

They make flat platform metal cart with pneumatic tires.

[@kridder6268]

Always great when you make a stupid mistake- a total brain fart only to have it rubbed in! You go Brian... 😂

[@michaelg.5862]

Crazy day for you both. Maybe you won't have to worry about that well for 20 more years.

[@briansonne814]

yes the last pump ran 31 years. And it really sucked at 27 having to pay for it then.

[@briansonne814]

@Turner ReMine Sorry Turner, I dont like to discuss personal things like that. It just feels a little to revealing to me.

[@briansonne814]

@Turner ReMine I will Turner, thankyou for your messages.

[@coryferguson]

Famous last words “remember we have 3 hydrants on”

[@rickduquette3399]

Cole, you are not paying attention, your Dad is giving you one of life's lessons. CLOSE THE GATE AFTER YOU OPENED IT. Yah you got to eat a little crow but your Dad is just trying to instill in you good working habits, like close the gate, turn off the water, don't drink the last beer when sitting with your boss at the end of the day. And my favourite one, no matter what your job is never, NEVER lick your fingers, unless your a baker then that's OK I guess. Brian as a wingman for his little brother did you ever take him to the circus again after that? That sir was a great tale Thank You.

[@briansonne814]

nevr again!

[@ozranch9479]

Another good video. Those type pressure switches have been giving stockmen fits for as long as I remember. Some inventor needs to "new and improved" them things.

[@erictilley4095]

Cole you don't want to use PVC pipe out there for those hoses ,it will start sagging when the sunlight hits it over time ,use oversized rigid pipe and reduce it down for a squeeze connector on the ends to keep it tight but have a little slack in the hoses...use rigid straps for the pipe and you won't have that problem with your hoses...

[@jimwalker8151]

People don’t realize how much cows drink .we have a dairy and when we loose water it’s a scared 😱 time

[@andrewmicas4327]

I learn more from you about animal welfare than I leant from my Dad. We had a small farm in the 50 & 60 and lost calves and cattle from all the things you treat them for. Animal welfare has come a long way since then.

[@peteparker7396]

Cole, pro tip of the day. “If it’s got boobs, tracks, tires or electricity you are gonna have trouble with it!” You’re still my favorite Cole on KZbin,,,, even though you leave gates open 🤣🤣🤣 If I was a youtuber, I couldn’t record the conversation my Dad would have had with me. Without a loooong string of continuous edits to keep it PG.

[@1striperon]

You need some time, Cole, to put casters under the pump? There's lots of hours before you rise in the morning. Dairy farmers know that, and get lots done before 9:00 AM. Yes, they are always tired, but you only need one morning for the caster job. lol My favorite saying: "Dairy farmers work 8 hour days. One before lunch .... and one after lunch." (I am the son of a dairy farmer.) 😶

[@tractorboy4148]

my grandfather is a well driller and he works on those tanks and wells every day. in the summers i help him and let me tell yeh that tank is ancient it looks to be from the 70s. he uses those well x trol tanks too. also whats interesting is the pressure switches he uses is 40-60. the pump turns on at 40 and shuts off at 60.

[@bcpfarmandtrucking6560]

Been there done that with the well pump and the gates...good thing it was on a Monday and everything was open for parts and not having to pay after hours service...we are dealing with closed roads 75km wind(was up to 105km) snowing and no power temp is -23 celcius with the wind...all out blizzard

[@peteschiavoni]

That was 2 Monday’s rolled into one. Brian did the carnival trip with Jeff happen on a Monday too?🤣🤣

[@defan4evr]

He's adding SALT TO THE WOUND rub it in dad 😆 🤣 😂

[@mikejacobsen3240]

In case u didnt know U can use an Air Compressure switch u need to turn pressure down , Maybe look for a Flat Cart to bolt pump to

[@mikemoore1779]

Get a cable tray that they run electrical wires in for the hydraulic hoses that way they are up out of the way and not have to be tied in yet will have plenty room movement

[@michelpicton8357]

Wow what a crappy Monday lol. Thanks for taking us along!! Your dad is hilarious

[@jackfrost1460]

Hi Guys 🙋🏻‍♂️ A good video of real farm life! Seems there’s always something to deal with! I use to vaccinate a lot of sows . Either in crates or as they came off the trailer. I started using a product that was called a rubber neck. You just unscrewed the piece on the end of the gun syringe that holds the needle and screwed this piece on and it had its own needle holder . There was like a rubber mount inside of it and it allowed the needle to move without bending the needle . It was so much better rarely did I break or bend needles after using them . This was in the 90s not sure if they are still around. I think the ones I used were made by Ideal .

[@mikebonge7206]

you really have some good plumbers, and electricians, trucking companies that take care of you,, they come in a hour to help...

[@SonneFarms]

For sure!

[@kellykopsa384]

I went to the Tama, IA pre-conditioned feeder cattle sale last Friday. From time to time they would sort the red or white ones out some because they want the red but mostly because they want all black. The bids really drop after 725lbs, most action was for 575-650lbs avg lots.

[@timk8814]

Hopefully next Monday is a better Monday!

[@WhiskeyKing813]

Funny thing is my well pump went out on Monday also.

[@SonneFarms]

Interesting! Let me know if someone also left your gate open

[@coyroberts8356]

Thanks 😊

[@SonneFarms]

You're welcome!

[@peterhaan9068]

How right you are, Schwan's root beer float ice cream bars are delish!

[@MrGjc310148]

cheers guys,you genuinely love your cattle,nice,the heiger losing her calf,well sorry that was not nice

[@SonneFarms]

Thanks 👍

[@hellzsniperII]

Being about the same age as your dad i feel his pain u should have shut the gate !! LOL

[@fazerainbow5674]

awsome video cole love brians storys love it when he starts it with did i ever tell you the story of when i lol i laugh at that every time lol thumbs up and shared

[@tracyshewell9544]

Oppsy. Cool video. Love to watch you guys work cattle

[@marktalbert2939]

Having a bad day makes you Appreciate the good days. Keep up the good work. Stay warm and don’t forget to shut the gates Lol

[@jodysappington7008]

you all have a good night

[@ronniejenkins2056]

The point is, dad is always right tough day but you both handled it well , have a good one!