More Wood

We had some strong storms come through here last week. Over the weekend we went to Bath county and picked up some firewood Andy had located for us.

 These are some hailstones that fell on Tuesday.

 The first place we got wood was on Lois' property. This is the area where Andy and Heather go deer hunting. It is a beautiful spot for killing defenseless woodland creatures.

 Andy had the tree cut up and hauled down to the clearing by the time we got there.



The next place we got wood was in the woods off Donahue road. Andy cut it up and brought it out on the four-wheeler.

 We left the truck on the road this time.

 There was still some wood left from the last trip. I need to get the racks assembled so we have somewhere to stack it after splitting.

 It was a pretty good load.

 All stacked. Once Leo gets off the chopping block I can get to work.

 Ready for the chopping block.

 Lisa planted a dogwood next to the fence. She brought compost for the hole.

 Paige.

Post Cat Post

The weather has cooled off a lot. Highs were in the 70s and low 80s until this weekend. We had some patchy frost this morning. It's not quite cold enough to start the wood stove but it's coming. I was out chopping wood for the stove in the nice weather.

 Betty likes sitting on posts. I'm not sure what she's doing on this post but let's call it "sitting".

 Lisa is still training the two ram lambs. They get to go for walks in the front yard. Harry and Bill are both doing well.

 Lisa planted some trees. One by the gate. We hope it will put some shade on the garage some time in the future.

 This one is in the sheep pasture. They need more shade out there.

 These are both silver maples. The cage is to protect the trees from the sheep. Maple leaves are delicious if you are a sheep.

 Lisa has been watering them with tree food mixed in.

 Paige.