Another Quick Update.

As the hot Summer sunshine beats down over Western Washington, the fields are turning from green to brown and the rushing creeks are slowing to a lazy trickle. The horses, cows and sheep spend much of their day in the shade of the towering cedar trees. The young turkeys and the chickens disappear into mud holes long since dug to try to escape from the heat but Tom the turkey is in Turkey Heaven. So many women and they are all his….all attempts of insurrection by the younger males are hastily quelled, Tom isn’t prepared to share his harem. Slowly but deliberately he glides around the pen, wings dropped and tail feathers fanned, his snood constantly changing from white to vibrant red and vivid blue as he poses and courts his ladies.

Sadly Anna left to return to college, we miss her lively personality and quick wit but look forward to her return one day. Katie still lights up the ranch with her easy going manner and her radiant smile and has been joined by new house guest Laura who arrived on Sunday to spend two weeks here at the ranch. Together the two girls have been busily mastering the many varied activities in the barn, orchard and pastures. It is always a pleasure to share the farm with our young friends and….since I’m out of time (once again where does the time go ?) sincerely hope that Greg’s photo selection gets my approval.

Time to go, another hot day down at the barn is waiting. Take care, keep safe, M