June 26, 2010 Rain good for the crops

Summer Rain has been good for Covo crops,

those for cash like corn and







those for fun like pumpkins.

Inside, the mud room is taking shape and the a new window was added above the decorative glass.

June 18 - 19, 2010 A roof over their heads

Welcome to Covo Hills

Jeff and Dan drove out to Covo Hills on Friday afternoon, passing through the worst storm of the season, fraught with tornado force winds and driving rain, thunder and lightning, power outages and downed trees. They arrived safely, glad to have a secure building to sleep in - instead of the tiny camper under the trees. Jeff said the sound of the rain on the metal roof was so loud, they could barely hear each other talk - but at least they were safe and ready to work the next day - which was nice and sunny.

The drywall throughout the whole building is nearly completed.
The front wall was a huge accomplishment.
The drywall is notched around every beam,
 which took extra time and effort - but looks so custom.

Jeff looks safe on the scaffolding, but at one point, he and Dan
tumbled off together.

Looking towards the mudroom and loft.

Interior window using Deena's glass blocks

Another glass block window between the mudroom
and garage

One of Dan's finds - Cabinets installed in the equipment barn

There's gotta be a story behind this photo. Dan?

Garlic 

Pumpkin 

Grapevine

June 6, 2010 Planting time

Sisters at work

One of those rare summer days when we all get out to the farm together. Deena and Charlene are beautifying the lodge area by transplanting hostas and
other perennials from their home garden.

Dan lends a hand

Charlene

Deena

Covo gals - Marianne, Deena and Charlene

Meanwhile, Dan and Jeff are drywalling the lodge loft, as Marianne paints window frames.

No day is complete without seeing Cash, our friendly neighbor farm boy, who thoughtfully brought over a snake skin for Mitchell.

Cash