September 26, 2010 Priming the walls

White primer transforms the lodge interior from spotty green walls to a pristine white. Now what color for paint?


September 19, 2010 revisited: A real fish tale


The milo food plot is so thick and beautiful this year that Uncle Palmer offered to cut stalks with his pocket knife so Janie and I could take home some natural fall decorations. 
There we were hovering on the edge of the milo when we heard strange noises therein. 
Scratching and yowling like a hurt animal. 
We listened for a minute as the rustling sound drew closer, unsure of what to do. 
Just as we all quickly backed away, Jeff casually came up on the ATV, asking what was up.
We were ready to bolt, fearing the worse, when Cash charged at us laughing.
Our wild animal was Cash!

September 19, 2010 Brian learns to fish



Cash escorted Brian to the creek on a fishing expedition. He tried to teach him how to fish, but guess what? Cash was the only one who caught a fish!


So Brian took Cash down to the tee box and taught him something more useful than fishing: how to swing a golf club.


Meanwhile, Janie and I help Jeff and Uncle Palmer with farm chores. Planting and positioning the ATV crossing over the creek .

September 12, 2010 Changing weather, changing lodge




Interior garage wall is finished with leftover metal siding.





























The woodburning stove from Aunt Rita and Uncle Palmer is installed and look at the cute little table Jeff built with leftover wood. Perfect for Kate L.'s kerosene lanterns.




Pumpkins take off as corn dies back