It has been one rainy week. When I say “rainy”, I don’t mean gray and drizzly, I mean downpour after downpour. It has been awful (well, not unbearable, but very close to it). This afternoon, the clouds dissipated some, and the sun came out. I sure hope it stays out some.
I’m not feeling very inspired tonight so I don’t know how much news I’ll be able to think up.
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The above was written about a week ago. I became easily distracted and never came back to this letter. Sorry. We seem to have been having lots of rain this summer. Yesterday, Monday, was beautiful, but in the night, the rain came back. Yesterday, Tony and the guys started cutting the hay. L We need some dry weather now.
Concrete trucks rolled in yesterday to pour the concrete for the new greenhouse. The new greenhouse is being placed right next to the present greenhouse (which is near Floan’s and Cox’s homes). I think it will be used to house our flowers and leave the bigger one for peppers, cukes and tomatoes. According to those who are in "the know' it is not good to mix veggies with flowers because of the different pollination times, hummm...a mystery to me...
We had a great July 4th celebration. Jennifer and Gri with the help of Annie, Kelly, Kerri, and some others made a wonderful spread. Nathan and Melanie donated chicken and watermelon for our feast; Lauren and Dwayne bought us a beautiful huge grill for such occasions. We didn’t have many guests, but it was still a very nice celebration. Guests were Nathan & Melanie and family; Jake, Phanta, & Zayden; Andrew, Kylin, & Landon; friends of Caseys (Holly, Matt, and kids); Paul & Mary; Hillikers; Toby & Marie; Sam, Marki, & kids; and maybe someone else I missed?
Garth and Jarred have a huge construction job for the summer. They are having a hard time getting some of their work done because of all the rain.
Our garden is coming in wonderfully, but we haven’t gotten as much weeding done as we’d like to… due to the rain.
VanderHarts are home from their summer trip – they had a great time touring the western coast of the US. Andy and Sarah Jane have arrived home more recently. We are happy to have everyone coming home.
Miss Jannis went home yesterday with a violent flu bug. I hope she’s the only one to get it. (I must mention that she spent the weekend at Whitestone this past weekend.)
Jake and Phanta and Zay spent five days here; Zay actually came home with me a few days before his parents to have some farm fun. He told everyone he was staying here for seven more days they day he was leaving, but I guess that didn’t happen because he’s gone.
Cathy Purdy went in on Sunday/Monday, and had her knee surgery on Monday. I haven’t heard anything today, but yesterday it seemed that the operation went as planned. She will have awhile of recovery probably in Fairbanks and staying at the Denali Center where they will make sure she gets the post op therapy she needs. I’m sure she’d welcome some comforting emails. cathy.purdy@gmail.com
Christine (nee Jepsen) has been released from the hospital and is doing well. Thanks for all your prayers for them and emails to them. Richard’s parents have gone down there to visit (which was previously planned) and will spend some extra time with the Moores.
Kathy Casey has gone to Washington to visit her folks for a few weeks.
Rob came down with a mild case of strep after DCYC but is getting better now, still has a few days left of meds.
This week end Bethany Buongiorne and the twins will be travelling to the farm, we are all looking forward to that! Bless her on the road and give them travelling mercies, it's an 8 hour long drive from Palmer to Delta and then another 45 miles to the farm.
PatLou was supposed to fly down to Colorado or Utah to help with fires, but now the monsoon started down there and they called that off. Their fire station was vandalized recently which is a shame....this has slowed the activity of the crew somewhat pending investigation. Cannot believe some people have no other thing to do but take what does not belong to them, especially from a place where workers are involved in keeping the rest of us safe from wildfires...what a world! He is on call so will not be able to come down with Beth and the girls....too bad about that.
Rob has started his riding lessons with Stardust Stables in Delta Junction. He does quite well and has progressed to where he controls the horse on his own...well...kinda...ha!
I have been busy making and editing slideshows of our Youth Camp, and now helping others to make their own from their various adventures. I enjoy this but does take time!
NOTICE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A COPY OF THE DRY CREEK YOUTH CAMP ACTIVITIES, I STILL HAVE A FEW LEFT. LET ME KNOW at
or contact me via FB.
Pats'gone to Seattle for a piano guild convention. He will be back on Sunday. Sounds like he is having a good time.
Today is a lovely sunny day!...PTL
All for now, hope everybody is doing well and enjoying their summer.
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