Trail Ride

We went on a trail ride in a wagon pulled by a team of Belgians that was so much fun. The destination was a church where they served a fried chicken dinner; all you could eat. There was every kind of wagon and buggy imaginable and a good two hundred horses tied up that belonged to the people that road horseback. The weather was beautiful and the ride so relaxing. You really have time to take in everything when you are moving at that pace. The dogwoods were blooming and I marveled at their graceful form and beauty. They seemed to be swirling amongst the other trees and dancing as we road by. When we passed a spring fed rivulet I could see every sparkle on the water and hear the ripples. To let you know how relaxing it was, two people were sleeping in one of the wagons that was with us on the way back. :-)
I took pictures and hope to have them on here soon.
Nancy

The Joys of Spring

Tender and tasty spinach in the cold frame

You just have to try it!

Annual ryegrass broadcasted by hand last fall in the raised bed. All of those wonderful nutrients ready to till into the soil!

Look at these cuties lined up in a row!

Spring is wonderful, isn't it?

Nancy

Journey To Simplify-Part Ten

"You will never have to move again. I'll never let happen to you what happened to my dad.", were the words that my father-in-law spoke to us when we moved onto the farm. Shortly before he passed away his closest friend paid him a visit to warn him that his present wife was not going to do what she had promised him she would do with his farm and estate, according to his wishes. That his children would never see any of it. If only he had heeded the warning. Immediately after his death, his wife went out on the town to celebrate; and our lives became a living hell. To be continued... Nancy