Jim, Joan, Margaret and Andrea drove up from the bay area last Friday, to help us, again.  What a treat to have had them here!  Andrea's work you can see to the right....  piles of firewood in camp, ready to be burned this summer.  It all came from the surrounding camp area, downed by a fierce wind this past November.  We've worked for weeks, hauling branches, piling, chipping, cutting, burning and mulching.... but we have just a few more touch-ups, and the grounds will be pristine!  Oh, there's ... [Continue Reading]

I realize people question the concept of Elko, Nevada, at the end of January.  Temperatures normally are in the teens, or lower.  However, what fun it always is!  Hard to beat extraordinary performing artists, like "Riders in the Sky."  Together for 32 years, they still like each other!... and are always willing to show anyone, the "cowboy way."   The Keynote Address by Temple Grandin, lauded for her abilities to know just what animals want and need, was well worth the wait (she was ... [Continue Reading]

Lack of winter rains had us talking about not planting corn this year.  However, the past few weeks have added greatly to the water table, filled the lake, and we're back on track.  Admittedly, we could still use more rain, but things should be good for this season. Tomatoes take water, but because we use drip emitters, the amount can be regulated nicely.  Malanyon has well over 300 plants he's hoping to put somewhere! Phil planted out about 60 tomato starts into the garden last week, ... [Continue Reading]