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Drip Irrigation

What a beautiful day we had yesterday! Knowing that vineyard work was soon to begin, we have been doing concentrated schoolwork in preparation to take…

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Pellenc AP25

We have a new toy in the vineyard! It is the Pellenc AP25. What, you might ask is that? It is a battery powered tying…

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End of an Era

Our 3 year old is now officially potty trained! This would be a milestone for anyone, but for us, it is the end of an…

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A Sad Day

Because of more problems with our internet, I was unable to post the introduction to Bob and Monty when I originally wrote them last week….

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Monty

We have another new family member. A cat.  Monty – short for Montepulciano – one of the Italian red grape varieties that we grow. His…

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Boomerang Dog?

Most everyone has heard of boomerang children – but – a boomerang dog? Well, we have one! Meet Bob, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, our boomerang dog. Bob…

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Winter in the Vineyard

While many may not see beauty in a vineyard during the winter, I do. Vines which are growing so vibrant and green during the summer, are…

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ICF – Phase 1 Complete!

For a chronological listing of our building projects with ICF (or insulated concrete forms), be sure to look through the ICF Building Index. What will eventually…

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Woes of Country Living

I have not posted the last few days because we have no internet! Tonight, we are visiting our oldest son and his family for dinner,…