August 5, 2010 Home through Oregon

This sign caught Katie's eye for the first time.
"I thought going to Oregon is like going to Kentuck up at Sawyer Lake."
Purely ficticious and a little funny.
Not so!

August 4 - 5, 2010 Cousin Jared conquers Covo


Cousin Jared starts his farm experience with the requisite trip to the Mississippi, followed by a spin on the tractor and ATV.














This is a pretty historical photo.   It documents the last time we cooked a complete dinner on the original fire pit down in the campground. Katie and I had a little difficulty starting the fire, until Jared came to the rescue.  Or so he thought. What really started it was the gasoline Jeff poured on the logs. Yeah, right? After all our trying with sticks, paper and multiple matches, that's all it took. Well worth it, if just for the corn.







The next day, Jared helped Jeff insulate the garage and learn how to cut and apply drywall.








Katie did the real and important work of single handedly assembling the grill that was purchased at Target with her employee discount.


Shooting Time











Don't know if anyone has ever climbed the corn crib before. Leave it to Jared to think it would be fun! Of course, Katie is not about to be outdone by her cousin at her farm.






Cash was happy to show off 
his turtle before he became dinner.
Work at Covo? Get a t-shirt!


August 1, 2010 Spiders lace an eerie sight


At the farm alone, Jeff took an early morning ATV ride and was amazed by this eerie sight.