A little break in the heat...

 

After so many days with a heat index of greater than 100, today's 80's feel downright cool

Corn

Family game times at the farm

 

Gardening

 

Small steps

 We got the step rail in last week so David and I installed it yesterday. Now Mawmaw can hold on when she goes in and out to the garden

Chestnut trees

I removed the protector sleeves from the Chestnut trees. The new growth was very twisted in them. Using stakes and ties will protect the spindly trees till they can achieve some strength. David and I got a lot of mowing done and I sprayed the kudzu across from the old house. Next trip up I will need to mow the old house lawns.

I started the install of the quick hitch on the 284. Some modification of the implements was necessary and some expense but the result should make attaching them less stressful for my shoulder and forearms.

Bowl of sadness

Another week of doing the routine stuff that must be done to keep the farm. It is a losing proposition. It races ahead of any effort one can manage. Keeping stuff working is a full time job. We got the screen door screening replaced. I replaced the tines on the TroyBilt tiller. I also got some mowing done.