Well, it's raining...again.  Those states are going through a drought are more than welcome to come and take some from us. We had a few days in the 80's this week before dropping down to the high 50's.  Someday I'm hoping that we get some nice, low humidity 70's.

I was able to ride Edgar tonight.  We had a good time and will be preparing for a camping trip this weekend with all of the barn buddies and 'catered' meals (thanks Lisa!).  

Plants are planted, bees are gathering, hummingbird feeders are filled, meat chicks are growing and chickens are laying.  Everything is going as well as can be expected.  And while we're not to the point that I can sit on the front porch and enjoy the view, that time is coming, it always does.  Here's hoping that your tomorrow is better than your today

So it has been a few weeks since I posted last.  I apologize.  But it has been a phenomenally busy 2 weeks.  Tonight I spent my time out in the garden weeding and planting all of the little plants that should be producing lots of fruits and veggies in a few months.  We have a raised bed garden so it is already dry enough to work.  We have received record amounts of rain in the last 6 weeks and it has been difficult finding the time to get out and work.  Though weeding does go alot easier when the ground is sopping wet.

I had to also fight the testosterone battle this evening.  Nacho, the 2 year old colt, is starting to feel like big man on campus.  So let the games begin.  I find a session in the round pen until he is panting, dripping and steaming is very satisfying for me and allows him to think about who is the boss.  It's amazing how therapeutic watching a horse really work can be, especially if he has been a brat.  

I lost one bee package.  They didn't want to live here so they left but I will be getting a nuc of bees tomorrow to take up the space.  A nuc is several frames of bees with brood, honey, workers and a queen.  You insert into your own box and 'voila!' a hive is born.

I will be coming up with a schedule soon on how to manage my time and all of my hobbies.  As I was planting/weeding today I figures that would be the best way to live a full and productive life on the farm.   So come back soon for a week in the life of a farmer.  Here's hoping that your tomorrow is better than your today!