Animals | Family | Family Life
Butchering Our First Steer
This weekend certainly took an unexpected turn when our ox fell into a ditch – literally! We have had a steer out to pasture with…
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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…
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…
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…
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….
Monty
We have another new family member. A cat. Monty – short for Montepulciano – one of the Italian red grape varieties that we grow. His…
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…
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…
Traditions
How many of you have family traditions associated with Christmas time? I know we do. Many we may practice for a few years and then…
Catching Up!
Time leading up to and following harvest has certainly flown! We harvested the Roussanne, Montepulciano and Aglianico successfully and with much help from family and friends. Because…