and I'm not READY!!!!! Ok, it's only been two months since my last post. Great way to keep on top of things. Let's see.....we went back to court with the neighbors from hell. Both brothers were convincted of trespassing, and one of assault and battery (on Jim). They are now under court order to leave us alone. We'll see how long that lasts, but we're talking jail time if they violate it.
I finally sold my palamino gelding. Apparently, it took 6 men and week to get him to ride again. They were warned. They finally put a rodeo rider on him. Anyway he's back riding as before, and sold to a guy who is aware he has to ride him daily. I bought a Paso Fino/Tennessee Walker cross mare who we named Bella. I am beginning to adore her. She's a little spooky, but rides like a dream even by herself. Gabby and I are going to put jingle bells on the horses on Christmas Eve and deliver cookies to our neighbors for fun. I'll try and get some pictures of that.
My father in law is working pretty steady on the beginnings of our winery. He's ordered twenty vines to be delivered in March/April. We'll order twenty more once those are in. Once we get the hillside done, we'll take stock and see how we doing. We have a buyer for the grapes. He's also interested in blueberries and raspberries. I'm hoping that down the road, this will enable Jim to retire early and "work the land."
My Bella:
2 comments:
I have to say that when we were collecting leaves in your backyard for our school leaf project back in 1980 I would never have pegged you for such an outdoors, nature-loving person. I love reading your blog and picturing you in your life down there. I really hope we can get together in '08!
Anna
You should see the leaves I have in my backyard now...I really want to get together too. Let's see if we can plan something definite after Waverly's arrival!
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