Monthly Archives: June 2014

The water’s rising

Posted on June 19, 2014 by farm2011

It’s been raining a lot lately and it’s too much not only for our crops, but also for people’s property. Daryl dumped the rain gauge tonight from last night and it was 4 inches. 4 inches! I guess it could … Continue reading →

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Deja vu – Proud moments

Posted on June 18, 2014 by farm2011

When I came home the other night I was a little confused on why the sidewalk had dirt on it. I mean, I had all the flowers planted and they were actually even starting to bloom. Then all of a … Continue reading →

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Telephone poles

Posted on June 17, 2014 by farm2011

We got notice a couple of weeks ago that they were going to replace the telephone poles in our area. Now honestly, I don’t really have an opinion on this. As long as they don’t shut off our electricity or … Continue reading →

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Little Kitty update

Posted on June 16, 2014 by farm2011

Today’s post is going to be more visual than anything else. I worry that sometimes Little Kitty isn’t getting enough to eat during the day and out in the big real world. Trying to forage for food if he doesn’t … Continue reading →

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How we celebrate Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2014 by farm2011

Everyone celebrates the weekends differently and they also can celebrate the ‘Special’ days in about a million ways. Around our neck of the woods, families could celebrate Father’s day by going on a picnic, golfing, bicycle riding, or for a … Continue reading →

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Garden time

Posted on June 14, 2014 by farm2011

It’s another windy day on the farm and you know just how much I love wind! NOT!! But it was the moment of truth for the garden. If I didn’t get in there today and get it somewhat cleaned out, … Continue reading →

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Brat & Brew – Friday night in Protivin

Posted on June 13, 2014 by farm2011

I was ready for the Brat & Brew 5k  Friday night in Protivin. I mean I went out running these past couple of weeks and everything that I knew was that I wanted to get my time for this 5k … Continue reading →

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Dairy Days – Fredericksburg, Iowa

Posted on June 11, 2014 by farm2011

It was the 90 th Dairy Days in Fredericksburg this year! Holy Cow !! There are a lot of towns that continue to try to figure out how to keep their town alive and the town of Fredericksburg has really … Continue reading →

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Hay baled

Posted on June 10, 2014 by farm2011

I used to think that October was one of the busiest times, but I take my opinion back. I think June is just about as crazy as it can get! But slowly things are getting crossed off the ‘List’ and … Continue reading →

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How do you describe Beautiful?

Posted on June 8, 2014 by farm2011

I’m finally getting a chance to write about the wedding that we were at on Saturday. Now granted, I’ve never been to a barn wedding before and you can just about imagine how much I would like it right? Well, … Continue reading →

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