My resolution is, of course, to blog more. Summer is a hard time to be a homestead blogger. There are crops to water, harvest and preserve, every day. Throw into the mix a reunion party out of town, increased hours at the winery, Big Ag being in the midst of harvest and me taking over some of his tasks around the property and you have the perfect storm for not writing much down.
But it's all continuing if not completely according to plan, at least well enough to get things done.
We've even been bidding work on an expanded patio and pergola out back, so we can enjoy the warm temperatures more by dining al fresco. There will be pics when that starts happening.
But for now, it's just the eternal question we ask in warm climes such as ours, which is, "when is it finally going to cool off?" Sadly, the answer is probably not for another two months.
And if we get the monster El Nino that is predicted, we will be warm -- but wet at least -- all winter long. That should present some interesting challenges.
So stay tuned, I'll be around again soon. I aim to keep that September resolution.
I've missed your writing! And have HATED seeing that awful spider when I check in :) but I know what a busy time it is. I hope it cools for you soon. We had the oddest June, July, and August. It was like perpetual September. I loved it. Well, go figure, now that it's September it's in the 90s. I'm hoping this pattern breaks soon! But it doesn't seem it will within the near future. For us, a September like this usually means a wet and early cold October. We'll see! Exciting news on the pergola. Even less lawn!
ReplyDeleteHaving even less lawn is the idea for the whole thing. We've already seen a savings in our electricity bill as we stopped watering the lawn in preparation for this. Feels good and it's good to know we're doing our part! We've had a pretty cool summer too, a few spikes here and there but nothing significant. 2015 is going to be a great year for wine, that's for sure - perfect growing temps. But as the crop is down, it will also be more expensive. But worth it, I'm betting.
DeleteLooking forward to reading about & seeing the new patio & pergola.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Permanent shade and dining space is going to be wonderful. I'm really excited about it.
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