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I miss you!
Joe
Joe
The Farm in August
Bill fired up the chainsaw and cut up a couple of logs for the woodshed.
The house and the fields look great, thanks mostly to Judi and Max.
Alana and Heather found the wild cherry tree that Bopcha had shown them last time they were visiting.
Aunt Martha is in great spirits when Kay and Diana visit.
Kay admires Aunt Martha's garden.
The Farm
Bill and I had a late breakfast with Judi, Kay, Max, Susan and Gil yesterday. We went to the C & J in Philomath, ate lots of their good bacon, and waddled out. Had a lot of fun.
The farm looks great. Bill and I walked thru the woods loop when we first arrived on Saturday and trimmed back growth that might endanger faces if one drove the Ranger thru. I ran/walked the woods loop Sunday morning. Great exercise, but one sure needs to lift one's footsies!
We drove the truck into Philomath. It is running well, but I think we will take it in for a well truck exam later this week. It has a squeak/squeal in the back brakes that is troubling.
Max took the gas tank off the Ranger and removed the plastic nozzle I accidently dropped in there while filling the tank last time I was down. How was I to know you had to secure it before filling the tank! Bless his heart!
Bill and I did a little bit of mowing with the John Deere (Judi had it well under control. I just topped off a few dandylions) and hacked away some blackberry bushes that had grown up near the tractor shed. We cleared the path to the swimming hole, checked the bridge by driving over it in the Ranger, and explored the other side. Max finished mowing it and so now all the fields have been done this year!
Today we are going to do some of our office work, then go into the woods with Bill's power saw and see how well we do with wood chopping.
The farm is absolutely beautiful this time of year. We have had plenty of relaxing time and are enjoying ourselves.
Yes, the geese are fine and Max and Judi replaced the faucets on the pump so I put fresh water in the ungrateful beasts swimming pool and water dishes.
Heather and Alana are in the area. In Portland for now, but hopefully we will see them sometime this week.
Saw "Buck" at the Darkside Theatre. It is really good, especially if you like horses!
Love,
Dee
The farm looks great. Bill and I walked thru the woods loop when we first arrived on Saturday and trimmed back growth that might endanger faces if one drove the Ranger thru. I ran/walked the woods loop Sunday morning. Great exercise, but one sure needs to lift one's footsies!
We drove the truck into Philomath. It is running well, but I think we will take it in for a well truck exam later this week. It has a squeak/squeal in the back brakes that is troubling.
Max took the gas tank off the Ranger and removed the plastic nozzle I accidently dropped in there while filling the tank last time I was down. How was I to know you had to secure it before filling the tank! Bless his heart!
Bill and I did a little bit of mowing with the John Deere (Judi had it well under control. I just topped off a few dandylions) and hacked away some blackberry bushes that had grown up near the tractor shed. We cleared the path to the swimming hole, checked the bridge by driving over it in the Ranger, and explored the other side. Max finished mowing it and so now all the fields have been done this year!
Today we are going to do some of our office work, then go into the woods with Bill's power saw and see how well we do with wood chopping.
The farm is absolutely beautiful this time of year. We have had plenty of relaxing time and are enjoying ourselves.
Yes, the geese are fine and Max and Judi replaced the faucets on the pump so I put fresh water in the ungrateful beasts swimming pool and water dishes.
Heather and Alana are in the area. In Portland for now, but hopefully we will see them sometime this week.
Saw "Buck" at the Darkside Theatre. It is really good, especially if you like horses!
Love,
Dee
Hello
Yep, I think Steph is one happy girl.
Took the dogs up to the Sulpher Springs yesterday and was parking my car when a coyote ran in front of the car. I obviously did not get out of the car until I was sure he had disappeared into the woods. So on this walk, I carried a very long stick and kept the dogs out of the underbrush.
Did I mention that my left eye has almost regained all the sight it had lost. I would think it is probably 20/60 (without glasses) which is really really good compared to what it had dropped to which was about zero. After my next appointment with the surgeon, I will set up an appointment with my eye doctor and get a new glasses prescription.
My poor tomatoes are struggling and with my luck will ripen while I am in Colorado.
Trying my hand on selling things on Ebay and I have people watching a couple of the items but no bids as of yet. I was hoping that I could sell and make enough on Ebay to avoid going back into the workforce - but no, it looks like I will be looking for some type of employment in September.
See everyone soon.
Took the dogs up to the Sulpher Springs yesterday and was parking my car when a coyote ran in front of the car. I obviously did not get out of the car until I was sure he had disappeared into the woods. So on this walk, I carried a very long stick and kept the dogs out of the underbrush.
Did I mention that my left eye has almost regained all the sight it had lost. I would think it is probably 20/60 (without glasses) which is really really good compared to what it had dropped to which was about zero. After my next appointment with the surgeon, I will set up an appointment with my eye doctor and get a new glasses prescription.
My poor tomatoes are struggling and with my luck will ripen while I am in Colorado.
Trying my hand on selling things on Ebay and I have people watching a couple of the items but no bids as of yet. I was hoping that I could sell and make enough on Ebay to avoid going back into the workforce - but no, it looks like I will be looking for some type of employment in September.
See everyone soon.
Welcome!!! Some more.
Kisses to you Stephanie. And isn't that little girl the cutest?
Welcome!!!
So nice to meet you Mike Montoya!!! Welcome to the family. Love Aunt KC and Uncle Tom
Stephanie and Mike
Mike and Stephanie. Two lovebirds looking very pleased with themselves!
What would a wedding be without Anna bearing the rings? Crystal and Nathan have produced a beautiful addition to our beautiful extended family.
The ring.