Our little goat is all grown up

This past weekend was a momentous occasion. Our little female goat Iris (daughter of Bella) was sent away with Heather's Uncle Baker for impregnation. Of course, this is a new concept to me. What happened to good old fashion goat love?

Pictures attached are Heather & Iris; Heather, Iris, & Baker; and the parade of chickens (Henny is red hen on the left).

Still have all my fingers

I decided to get myself a table saw this week to help complete some carpentry projects that have been waiting. It has been put to use the last couple days crafting a set of raised panel doors. Sorry, I am withholding pictures until I make a more presentable set. Needless to say, I hope I get a lot better.

Brother Brad requested pictures of the fall colors. Unfortunately, this has been less than a spectacular season given the continuing drought. The pictures attached are from the back of the property and the little pin oak up front who was planted on our wedding day. He has grown about 3 feet which is on target at about 1.5 feet per year. Hoping for a few extra inches a year I will occasionally treat him to Miracle Grow when the Queen of organic gardening(aka, my wife) isn't looking.

Lance

A Man's Rooster

How about this? The little rooster that Heather and Brenda named "Lance junior" has become quite the sociable bird. When all the other chicks run, this little one just wants to be picked up and taken for a ride.




As before, I have been preparing the house for winter. Soon I will begin the annual "wrapping of the house". This is our version of "decking the halls" and consists of wrapping the house's rock foundation with sheet plastic in order cut down on the drafts. It is not as attractive as decorating in holly and mistletoe but I am sure in saves a few gallons of propane each year.

Lance