Thursday, July 23, 2015

Summer in Virginia

Summer in Virginia

Photo Credit: Kmeunierphotography
Our Parking Spot for the moment

We apologize that you haven't heard from us in a while.  We've been super busy, but the main reason was because both of our computers died in the same week.  So, it's been taking us some time to get back up and running.  We're almost there.....I must say, it's nice to be back on the blog....even for a brief moment.  We have a large land survey job that has just come up, so the next couple of weeks are going to be pretty hectic again.
We have been enjoying the summer here.  I really missed these nice hot summers while I was in NY.  And, I think it's been fairly mild so far which is nice.  August is usually the hottest month, so I'm sure more hot weather awaits...Chad has been doing well with the heat, so that is good.  I was a little concerned it might be too hot for him down here.

There's always much to do on a farm and this Spring/Summer this place has been a bee hive of activity.   Last May, the dam broke on the pond and it has been getting repaired the past couple of months.  

The new overflow pipe

New emergency spillway

There have also been many other repairs to do.  My dad has also been working on installing a bathroom into his barn, so the septic tanks were getting installed this past week.  

New Septic Tanks

 And, we helped with getting up 220 hay bales when the field got cut.  

Aerating the hay

Hay Bales

We've also been doing some work on our vehicles.  The heater core went out on our car last week, and Chad also did the body work that it needed to repair the hole in the bumper.  And, this was in addition to our volunteer work.  Never a dull moment....

Buick body work

All finished

My family has 8 outside cats as well....who we are grateful for because we really don't want any problems with mice.  They're pretty funny and cute.  Chad especially loves them.

The Mama Cat

Photo credit: Kmeunierphotography

Photo credit: Kmeunierphotography

Photo credit: Kmeunierphotography

Photo credit: Kmeunierphotography


Here are a few more pictures from our Summer adventures.....

Hiking

Gone Fishin'


Wheat Field



Large Snapping Turtle

 And, more beautiful sunsets......

Photo credit: Kmeunierphotography






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6 comments:

  1. Hi, Bambi!
    I enjoyed your post and your lovely pictures! I hope we get to meet Chad one day!

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  2. Hi, Bambi!
    I enjoyed your post and your lovely pictures! I hope we get to meet Chad one day!

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    1. Thank you. Yes, hopefully he can meet you soon. :-)

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  3. Bambi! It's so go to know what's going on with you! Those cats are super cute too! I have to cats for the same reason, Philly has a terrible mice problem!

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  4. Bambi! I'm so delighted that I found this blog! I just stumbled onto it through a link on Ambers Facebook page! Wow! I didn't hear you got married!! I'm so so happy for you! Someday we need to meet up again, it's been too long! Maybe if you guys ever drive that RV out CALI way you can park next to our place! Haha! :-) lots and lots of love from far far away... Jenny

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    1. Hi Jenny!
      So great to hear from you!! Wow. It has been way too long. Hope you and your family are doing well. Would love to see you if we could make it out to CA.
      Take care! Much love....Bambi

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