Dad's going to Georgia

Dad's so excited he can't stop dancing.

Fall Has Come to the Farm

Tomorrow is first day of muzzle loader, Tom's getting ready looking for his thermos. Where oh where could it be ???? Sorry Meg, I ratted you out. But in the mean time here is some wildlife that came out, knowing it was safe.

Thank goodness November has 2 do over days in it (28,29) some how they fell in the middle of the month this year, I hear it has something to do with the moon. Check out the difference in size between the pheasants and turkeys.

Snow Storm

More pics

Snow Day

October snow with 40 to 50 mile per hour gusts. California and Georgia looks better and better.

Rices on Tuesday

Bought some lovely berry bushes now where oh where do I plant them.

What a wonderful day!

More pics from Grams that we were actually working.

Fall weeding at Grams

Had a wonderful time at Grams yesterday. The weather was in the 70's and the sun shining. We finished weeding one of her many gardens. Working side by side we talked all afternoon, how great is that! She's doing so well and in Gram tradition she always has a list of projects that she needs to do. We compared cellars since that was our big summer project, "organizing" them, can't say cleaning even though hers was beautiful, we have a problem about discarding things. Apples don't fall to far from Grams tree, we're both waiting for that day when you really may need 42 screw drivers and that old pot holder. I had such a great time. Love you Gram. Here's a big wave for all you girls.

Did anyone say antique road show?

Dad's plan is to use it as a tractor seat, pictures to follow. This should be one laugh riot.

Out with the old in with the new.

The Metamophoris

This is the plant the boys grew in nursery school, for mothers day.

This ones for Joe, That nice green crystalis you saw turns black with gold spots, then in a few hours to a day, Wala, a butterfly. It's still a little wet and trying to unfurl its wings hanging on to the now clear crystalis. I don't think they can fly to well until it reaches 65 degrees, and we had some cool weather so it hung around on the porch a day, then i saw up in the oak tree. These late summer births are the ones headed to Mexico, something about being better nourished and fit. Found others (crystalis) hanging on the house and under the bird baths.

The Unexpected Birth

Thought the boys would like to see the kittens. I told them it was a secret.

Meg guessed it, after their visit last week and remarking how thin the cats were, I decided to worm them before I went to AC, not really a good thing to do for an expectant mom, thought she looked better the very next day, so I thought it worked, until I got home and saw her with her baby. Here are a few flicks. It took me about 10 seconds to realize I had the cap on the camera, so be patient. Now Krissy you might have heard of this before, it may be to hard to look at...Cat Juggling! But all three take a nap after playing.

Another front moves in

Now that I know what to call it.....

One other picture of the front, that rolled in. Neat huh? I really don't think it was raining that hard yet, the window needed to be cleaned. That's a lamp reflection in the left hand corner, but that thin white line are breakers on the beach. Followed by the ocean, sunny sky in the distance, and rolling clouds. The front.

Dad in the Ocean

Yup, that's your Dad way out there, the only one in and no life guards, but it was nice and warm. Yes, he did go under. Something about being therapeutic, thats what his Nanny would say.

Atlantic City --- BIG WINNERS

Get this one meg, 75cents= $1,378.00, better than those ponies you bet on. HEE HAW! Ah oh! What, a do over? 75 cents= $1,248.00. and then random $200-300. Did have to sign IRS papers though. Love those bells and whistles. I also went into a steam room for my first time I didn't know if i would last, you couldn't see your hand in front of your face once they let the steam in, it was really "cool" (not the steam). Of course I'm talking to all with science back rounds,almost, Bobby will get the money item. Anyway I'm rambling. Take a look at this storm picture, ignore me in front of the window, no I didn't get my hair kinked, it's just what happens when you let Tom take the picture. Look close at the beach then you can see where the breakers are followed by the ocean followed by sunny clear sky being chased out to see by the storm that came in from the west. It was really neat to watch the storm taking over with the thunder and lightning.

Did you say jersey tomatoes?

This has to be one of the tallesest tomato plants i've ever seen, the cage is 6 feet and it comes out about 2-3 feet higher with loads of tomatoes.Well if that ground hog could climb he'll have a feast.

Old Uncle Joes' pond III

Here I go again in my yellow bulldozer. Hi buddies!

Uncle Joes pond II

Hi boys, I'm making a new pond for old uncle Joe. I just went up a BIG hill but it scared grammy and she put down the camera. I like climbing hills with my yellow bulldozer. Love and kisses Grampsy

Grampsys' Big Tractor

Hope this comes out, a wasp tried to get in the picture.

My New Addiction

I believe it contains all the food groups and then some.

Do Over

What a relief i get to do today all over.

Why you shouldn't walk in front of a bulldozer

Hey get off my dozer! -That's the best action shot I could get for now.

Bulldozer Grampsy

Again, I hope this comes out, it's easier learning when you kids are around to ask questions. Dad staying busy. A great big hug and kiss to Thomas and Patrick.

it's a new me!

Hi girls it's your mom, just wanted to see how this works,wish me luck.