A bunch of Alabama re-necks visitin' on the bumpers
...... notice the trash hauler in the foreground!
Gerry's new bedroom......where's the AC?
Before- big overgrown pile .... After-nice swath of dirt, ready for grass!
The garden.Finally!!! Well it has been several months since I have been out to the Ranch! I have been going through "Harmony" withdrawl! It was great to see Norman and Gerry after being away so long. They are doing well and making progress. Norman's grass is growing very well, it is green, lush and park-like. Just the way he envisioned it! Unfortunately, where he hasn't planted grass is green and lush too....very tall and healthy weeds! Thankfully, Gerry's garden is also benefiting from the great growing. Her beans, tomatoes, cabbages and peppers all look productive, and her spent cucumber patch is awaiting her fall transplants. It is looking almost Eden-like with all that is growing! (Of course.....with all the building stuff, it is definitely Eden post-fall of man!)
They are slowly moving their HQ's up to the "lodge," setting up a small bedroom, kitchen and bath in the to-be ladies room. It is roomier than the RV and I am confident they will be more comfortable with those arrangements, especially if we have another colder than average winter. The library is set up with computers and TV, command central if you like. They have also moved the trundle bed there for the comfort of visitors like me and my boys. There is enough room for the two twin beds and a queen air mattress and we still can get up and go pee in the middle of the night without stepping on anyone!
We enjoyed our visit, got some mowing, trimming and party-ing done. Went to mass on Saturday and stayed for Father Ernie's birthday party. We celebrated Lydia and my birthday's on Sunday with a party of our own. Jake and Janelle, and Father Earnie came for grilled chicken dinner and dessert -a yummy dump cake Gerry made. The kids got to go play in the creek and Jake brought his heavy duty trimmer that he used to cut through some really tough overgrowth! (I'm bringin' round-up with me next trip!) We had loads of fun and got some work done to boot!!
Lydia assisting nurse Janelle ..... Emily got hurt too!
While there is an endless stream of work to do, there is also no end to the love and peace to be gained from a visit to Harmony Ranch. It truly is a blessing to have a quiet place to go and enjoy away from the business that occupies much of our lives. I hope for all to find that when they visit.
