Classified Ad: Handyman needed, must be able to work in heat and long hours

Well it's become apparent that we need some experienced, knowledgeable help around the property.  Just to much to do and not enough hours. 

We advertised for such as person and had 3 applicants show up for interviews.  The first test we had them perform after filling out their application was driving the tractor cutting the paddock area.

The first applicant was someone that one would expect had experience, simply by the way she dressed.  Yes, that's correct a female. What was somewhat troubling is she arrived drinking a beer.  We proceeded with the tractor test anyway, figuring there wasn't anything to hit in the open acreage.  Please notice the posture

The second applicant was also a female.  Based upon her answers on the application we were afraid she would tend to over analyze her work assignments and then focus on us. Not something we need at this point in the project.  She had a couple of positive points going for her, 1: She wasn't drinking when she arrived and 2: Her attire was more appropriate for an interview.

Problem was she couldn't figure out how to lower the cutting deck to actually cut the field.  Which led us to our third applicant, a male.  Very smart and personable.  Based upon his answers on the application we thought we had a sure thing and couldn't wait to give him the tractor test.  We immediately became wary when he couldn't figure out how to where his hat(s).  Red flags went up as he approached the tractor.

After much debate we decided on applicant number 1.  We plan to give her a call this weekend as it's her

 birthday (that's what it said on the application) and we figure she could use the good news.  Hopefully she'll be able to answer.

Oliver out.....................