2009 Late Harvest

Harvest is late this year, and the crops are still carrying too much moisture. Quincy and I took advantage of the nice warm day with the sun shining to share a ride in the combine near our pasture. Chris is driving the tractor with the auger wagon, Ron is driving the combine, and Quincy is on my lap in the combine. No - that is not my hair in the picture but Quincy's. I cannot load pictures right now, but hopefully everything is working when I return!

One last picture with Holly at the end of the week. We had to return a day early so I could be at work on Monday the 3rd. Holly and Brad took us back to the marina. Notice that Holly never gets too far from the farm.

The younger ones went tubing to expend some energy. Notice the beautiful sky and island in the background. What a beautiful lake!

Ron and I enjoyed a boat ride nearly every day. No worries about the hair on a trip like this.

Holly and Ron have some quiet time after a swim. Notice the difference between the farmer arms and the legs that haven't seen the light of day for awhile.

Brad Early and Holly return from a boat ride.

Our home for 7 days in beautiful Kentucky/Tennesee. Most of the time we were on the Tennesee side of the 30,000 plus acre lake. Later the boats were tied end to end and shore to shore in a cove.

Inside the kitchen/living area of the houseboat after unloading most of our stuff, it was like moving. Notice Ron in his boat gear. He and Brad bought the same hats at Walmart on the way down to Kentucky. Ron said he would be Brad's "old man" twin since he already has a real twin.

Dale Hollow Lake

Seven days, 14 friends, two houseboats, two pontoon boats, two jet skies, lots of food and no land to escape to equals a fun time.

Goshen Market

It started out to be a very cool season on Saturday mornings at Land of Goshen Community Market

Blueberry picking 2009

Blueberry picking is in full swing. Glad it is cooler to pick this week!

Kristi's wedding party

Kristi's wedding party is looking cool on one of the hottest days of the year! The flowers held up well.

Botanical Gardens Class

I survived my first time teaching at the Botanical Gardens. The students were so much fun, and the gardens there are amazing! These three stayed behind to help clean up!

MELHS golf tournament enjoys Sue's pie

Strawberry/Rhubarb and Peach pie await transport to Oak Brook. Notice cutting board behind pie from talented Brad Early (Holly's boyfriend).

It was a late harvest this year because of all the excess water throughout the year. Ron finished up all crops the first week in December.

In the fall Patty Heinz, Debi Masinelli and I had a quilting retreat at the farm. Patty and I worked on a house quilt while Debi put binding on her Christmas tree quilt. Working assembly line style helps complete projects so much quicker. Ron was able to move my ironing board from the wall in his office (formerly my sewing room in the early 80's) to the laundry room to help us work even faster.

Goshen Market a success this year

The 2008 Land of Goshen Community Market was a success this year. Everyone was happy to at least be out of the 3 year drought. Heinz Gardens sold 380 jars of flowers, 104 pounds of rhubarb, 80 quarts of blueberries, and provided flowers for 2 weddings. It was a great season.