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Something Apparently Got Lost In Translation

5/27/2015

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Something apparently got lost in the translation here.... "We are off to put a drain down the hillside" he said as he and Jim disappeared through the farm gate. No apparent reason to question the validity of the statement: the old green farm tractor was groaning under the collective weight of every imaginable instrument of construction and destruction and the glowing white ten foot drain pipes were already in situ in the tangle of blackberry, fern, nettle and foliage. Unsuspecting any modification ( to put it mildly !!) to the drainage installation plan, happily unaware of the proceedings in Greg and Jim's world.... Erin and I cheerfully sorted out family, friends, the world and all its issues whilst tossing multiple piles of poop into a waiting wheel barrow and ensuring that the stalls were clean enough for our equine residents to destroy in 3 seconds flat...or less.  Clearly if I had been aware of the proceedings on the hillside, our morning may not have been quite so lighthearted.

"Before we lay the drain...we have to do a little clearing" he said. "Fine, what do I need to do" I remember replying as Jim silently...knowingly, looked on. I'm not sure if Greg ever mentioned that we were bound and intent on re creating  St. Andrews Golf Course on our overgrown hillside but as the sun beat down, the chain saw chattered, the blackberry and brush cleared and where there once was jungle...we have a clearing. I think, I need a re definition of "a little clearing". We are scratched and bloody, sore and bruised BUT we have created a masterpiece ( well...nearly !). I'm going to let the photos tell the story as Lulus field was transformed. I would like to say that the ten foot white drain pipes have moved....but sadly I can't. What I can say is....teamwork is amazing !! Thank you Erin and Jim for sharing and enriching our world. Jim...that smile by your woodpile made our day. Now I'm  going to soak my poor aching bones !! Take care, keep safe and cherish your friends. M 
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mum j says
5/28/2015 03:24:38 am

be careful greg doesn't need another black eye. all well here. loves 2 all mum j.

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Erin
5/28/2015 03:59:39 am

Thank you for enriching our world too. Jim & I cherish you both. Jim smiling and joking again is a clear sign of how he feels. You both, the farm, the laughter, the hugs, have been a huge blessing in our lives.

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mum j says
6/2/2015 03:20:04 am

my prayers are with you. loves you both.all well here. mum j.

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loretta
6/6/2015 03:28:15 pm

awww thanks for giving my girl a bath she is a sweetheart and greg and maureen you two are such sweethearts thanks hugs and love

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mum j says
6/8/2015 06:35:15 am

hope my girl got home ok, and had a good trip. greg and I missed you. I am better. loves mum j

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Audrey
6/8/2015 11:12:15 am

Looking good out there! Love these posts! Good luck with the clearing :D

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kathlen
6/9/2015 12:56:29 pm

More writings please. Thanks to both you and Greg for the beautiful card

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mum j says
6/10/2015 01:21:07 am

big dr day hope for the best. call you later. loves 2 you both. mum j.

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