So let me get this right... Aging father has to two lazy sons that will not get things ready to go in the morning. get your butts up a half hour earlier. Warm up the tractors, turn the valves however you want them. Tell him to call if anything fails,since you set it up you'll know how to fix it.(:)

  Next best thing if he is interested is taking some courses this winter with someone who isn't personally involved. Trying to learn things in the heat of the moment ain't good.