A Relaxing Day

It was a relaxing day at the farm...for some.  The weather is still great, in the 70's and it is hard to believe that two years ago we had already had snow.  I don't know if it is global warming or just Mother Nature giving us all a nice Fall.  Either way, the weather has been great and the colors are coming through even though they are getting to the end.  The trees are losing their leaves and we know winter will be upon us soon enough...well, maybe!  It was a good way to start off a week!

The 46th Annual Holiday Bazaar

This week end in Greeneville, TN the Greeneville Women's Club is hosting the 46th Annual Holiday Expo and Craft Bazaar at Henard Elementary School.  This is a huge event for Greeneville and one of the best craft bazaars around.  It is held in the gymnasium at the school that have two levels and both levels are filled with over 100 vendors selling holiday decorations and gifts.  This is one of our favorite events and had always been a success in buying Christmas presents.  This year, since I am in California, Lisa attended it by herself but said it was great and had some great gifts and gift ideas.  Maybe I will be around for the 47th!

Oh Wow! Chicago Celebrated!

I am still on a Chicago Cubs "high" after winning the World Series again after a 108 year deficit.  Yesterday Chicago honored and celebrated the World Series win and it was huge.  WGN America broadcast the entire celebration and it was incredible especially if you were a Cubs fan.  It was a 5 1/2 hour televised celebration and I loved every minute.  Over 5 million people showed up for the celebration... 5 million!  The streets along the parade route were packed and when the buses carrying the players drove down Michigan Ave.  the roar of the crowd was amazing.  Way to go to the Chicago fans who attended.  The Cubs did not expect such a greeting but deserved it.  I have always said that a Chicago sports fan is one of a kind.  They support their teams, win or lose, and the fans of the Chicago Cubs have proven that for the past 108 years.  Way to go Cubbies and Go Cubs Go!

The Mail Box Facelift

The mail boxes at the beginning of Quail Way we're rearranged yesterday in order to add the new address.  Travis, George & Lisa's son, will be joining us at the farm.  He was able to work from home with his job so he decided to relocated to the mountains of Tennessee.  George and Lisa have been doing a lot of things around the farm to make his move easier.  With a new tenant comes a new address.  Tim and George spent most of the day down at the mailboxes moving and relocating mail boxes to squeeze in the new address.  George and a couple of other neighbors upgraded their mailboxes but they all pretty much look the same.  Nice job guys!

My Cubbies Are World Series Champs!

Wow, what a feeling!  Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs - World Series Champions 2016!  They earned it the hard way by earning it.  Greatest season ever!  I am one very happy Cubs fan and can finally feel the sheer joy of winning.  As a Cubs fan, and all Cubs fans, we finally get to feel the joy of winning and it is even sweeter knowing win or lose we are fans until the end.  What a series with the Indians with the highs and lows bringing an emotional roller coaster especially in a Game 7.  Thank you to the Chicago Cubs!  This fan is very grateful and proud!  Go Cubs Go!

Go Cubs Go!

This will be a short post today and I definitely do not want to predict or curse anything.  All I have to say is WAY TO GO CUBBIES.  This has been a great World Series with its ups and downs but now it is game 7.  Let's do this Cubbies, just one more win.  Go Cubs Go!

The Dump Truck Has Donor

The dump truck that decided to break about a month ago has a life saving donor.  Another dump truck was purchased for parts to help get and keep the first dump truck running. George purchased dump truck #2 then had it towed to the farm where it will rest down neat the orchard until it is time to start giving new life to dump truck #1.  Thank you dump truck #2 for donating your parts to give life to good old dump truck #1.