Miss G and Grammie
Miss G came up to visit and lend a small hand this week. She helped Grammie pick rocks, shovel gravel, and herd cows on the side by side. Miss G also helped Uncle Matt clean his big baler with a…
That’s a Sprinkler!
Check out this sprinkler head. It is one of two “end guns” on the center pivot. These allow the irrigation water to have greater coverage. Don’t stand by this head for a cool down unless you really want to be…
I’m Being Invaded!
Much to my surprise, I found a HUGE wasp nest tucked into the upper corner of the pump house. Thanks to wasp and hornet spray, I was able to save the day and gain back control of my garden and…
Bringing ‘Em In
We have been bringing the cows and calves into the barnyard at the end of the day to spend the night. Due to the standing water in the pastures the past two years, we have lost a portion of our…
Minding Our Business
Have you ever noticed when the time comes to buckle down and get some serious work done, there is always someone being nosy? That is what happened this morning while setting up the irrigation pump house. The girls had to…
Thanks Janice, Your Idea is a Keeper!
I took a trip to Akers Pharmacy in Chewelah and exchanged some hot air with one of my peeps the other day. Do I sound as though I can swing the current lingo? You say that I am behind the…
Boring Is Not For Me
I still have more to do, it can’t be night yet! There is never enough time to get all the work finished in one short day. The hay is getting baled, but the bales need to be put in the…
Bales of Hay are Coming
The alfalfa, grass, and alfalfa/grass crops have been cut. Raking will begin next, followed by baling. The bales will then be transported to the barn and ready for sale. The first crop of the season is always the most difficult to…
Next Generation
What brings more joy than to teach the next generation your craft? Only hugs and kisses! Grampie and little Miss G are spending time bonding in the cab of an International tractor. The first button to find is the horn.…
Strawbery Jam Day
Jam and peanut butter on fresh bread, ice cream topper, biscuit heaven, waffle or pancake spread, or ??? What’s your favorite? Our small strawberry patch has yielded enough fruit for batches of yummy freezer jam. A rainy day results in…