The Farmhouse

Friday, October 23, 2015

Fall At The Farmhouse

Well, I don't need the calendar to tell me it's Fall. I don't need the falling mercury to remind me that autumn is here. No siree, I know that Fall is upon us when I see this.


That's right folks - sweatpants!! When my beloved dons these beauties, I know Fall has arrived.They are here for the next 6 months so I must get used to this sight.Ahh love!

Much has been happening around these parts. Yesterday the BIG Tulip Poplar was laid to rest. We are sad,but, we had to remove it because it was dead, dead, dead! 

See the guy way up there?






Gone.




This is the hole that insects made. This is probably what killed the tree. It was hollow inside.

Our favorite contractor Jason came by to build a fence around our ugly tanks.
Before



After



We are going to plant bushes next to the fence to provide a screen.
I like this fence next to the front door as it hides the propane tank from view. Thanks Jason.

So today I parted ways with my pony. In other words - I fell off! Ouch! Like I don't have enough aches and pains. It wasn't her fault though, she got her hind hoof stuck while jumping over a fallen tree. The worst part of falling off (other than Head Trauma or Being Paralyzed) is getting back on. It's hard hauling this big old body onto the back of a horse, so glad she's short.I am happy to report that my RA meds are finally starting to work!! Yay! It's taken about 3 months, but, I am seeing a real difference. So grateful.

I must mention that we had a bit of Hollywood in our hood. The cast of House of Cards was stationed across the street at Stevenson University. Bella and I spotted the action on one of our walks. We saw the trailers and the lovely catering tent. We didn't see any "talent" though. I was hoping Bella would be discovered.

Speaking of Bella, she has taken to her cool weather spot on the porch.




Isn't this cute! She never does this in the summer, only fall and winter. Weird.
That's what's happening here at the FH. 
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