HALLOWEEN

The granddaughters next door have a black cat. Well she is almost a black cat. The girls can play with the cats but they are not very fond of Warren and me.



The witch is hung. I have the cards made and sent to the Aussie grandkids. There is just a bit to do to finish the ones for the girls next door. Cards for the grand niece and nephews go out today.

HARVEST has Commenced

Yesterday we got the beans harvested. At about eleven it was dry enough to get started. The guys worked here until about eight thirty.

One swathe down, lots more to go.

Today the sky is not so blue. It was dark when they go done so the picture taking had to wait until today. What we need is sunshine and heat to dry down and harvest our crops.

It is nice to have harvest under way. Chuck does our harvest work. He does his own harvesting, our harvesting, and two other farmers. None of us have enough acres on our own to warrant new equipment. The combines today are pure luxury compared to what we had 30 years ago.

FALL

I seldom get a good picture of the dogs. Today was an exception. Maddie is looking right at the camera. She is a pretty dog but...... is seldom still, digs in my gardens, wants the lion's share of attention, and the biggest portion of food.

Our beans today.


Our beans a month ago.
Harvest is slow this year. October has been cool and rainy.

The corn is testing wet for this time of year. We need hot dry weather for a few weeks.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I know this guy checks the blog from time to time just to make sure I do not write any bad things about him. Today is his 21st birthday. Or should I write that his age is divisible by twenty-one?

I am sending him greetings of love, today and everyday.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

My Mom once told me that I will be late for my own funeral. Being early is not one of my great attributes. As today is only the second of the month I am not sure if this post is early in the month of Breast Cancer Awareness or a day late because the month is over a day old.

This post is to honor all who have or have had Breast Cancer. Most especially this is a tribute to my sister, Cindi, who 12 years ago was fighting her personal battle with cancer. She celebrates her 12 year of being cancer free this year. I know first hand that not only the person with cancer but the whole family is effected when cancer is diagnosed.

To all those who run the race for the cure, wear pink for the cause, buy a cancer stamp, gave money to a cancer charity, have battled the disease, or helped another in their battle, I salute you.

The Tim Tam Slam

Since our son brought us three packages of Tim Tams from Australia last month we have been saving some (as in rationing). For a long time they sat on the higher counter in our kitchen as a testament to his visit. One day I put a package in the frig. An Internet research on the proper way to do the Tim Tam Slam acquainted me with the information that it works best to use cold cookies. The next morning both granddaughters accused us of eating the Tim Tams. Hannah does not even like Tim Tams but missed seeing them. She does not like Oreo cookies, so what do you expect?

Kelsey and I were the only ones brave enough to do the Tim Tam Slam. We bit off opposite ends of the cookies and then used it as a straw.

The rest of the family missed out on a real treat. Tim Tam Slam cookies are the best!!

Sunday Bike Ride

On Sunday we went for a bike ride with the Matt, Malissa, Kelsey and Hannah. We all prefer to ride on the paved trails. Not far from us are miles of city trail. The hassle to load up our bikes to ride the trail is worth the effort on a lovely day like yesterday. Until recently M & M had a van. Without the van we needed to improvise a way to get all six bikes transported. When Warren made the bike rack for our pickup he made it to hold four bikes. With careful work we can squeeze and strap in all six bikes.

Helmet Time

More Helmets

Resting? Or waiting for me?

Arranging all six bikes for the trip home.

It takes many hands to get the job done.