Riding The Storm Out At Minglewood

Jimmy gearing up for a concert

Bo and I catch up with Greg

The aerator has been keeping things open on the pond

Two augers = Two Ice holes

Always on thin ice

Well, well, well.  What do we have here an ancient artifact?

Always good hanging with these two

Thankful for Friends and Family

Out fished again

 

Hikes

Decorating

Celebrating

Sarah

Fireworks

Let Your Freak Flag Fly!

Another Codfish show with the crew!

 

Work and Play

 Susie has been taking advantage of the beautiful weather to work on her sculpture in the lavender garden

Taking breaks to play with her helper

We take a break to check out the new mural and garden up in Dubuque

And visit the goats at Cox Spring farm

I've been out working hives in the area

and I spotted the areas newest attraction, the run away Emu

The product of my labor.  It's been the most productive year ever for Bees and honey production

This might have something to do with having the time to "properly" manage them. 

Marty and I have had a few adventures as well

Biking back into flat lake on the pleasant creek trail

And we floated the Maquoketa river from Supples Bridge down to Canton

Sioux City FYRE Fest!

Susie and I jetted off to the West Coast of Iowa for what we believed to be a fun packed weekend 

 

 We arrived early with other festival goers after checking into our accommodations

which were not mildew infested fema tents.

While other festivale goers enjoyed libations and stories from the host

Susie and I enjoyed some delicious snacks

As night fell the crowd prepared for what was to come

Torches were lit

And the show began

Flames filled the darkness

We enjoyed an unexpected treat of great people, fine food and conversation.

Thanks for an amazing night Bo and Cynthia!

   

August Art and Music with my Honey

I harvested quit a bit of honey

And went to the Irish Hooley with my honey.

we checked out a few bands....Thanks whimp.

Susie and Nazoni worked on a mosaic

I caught Yonder Mountain String Band at Codfish with Mart and Jimmy

We finished up the month at our friend Sandy's art show

and I got to see my former student, Addie.

The lady's

Sandy's pic of Susie

Her pic of Jerry and I

And our adventure to the Royal Blue in Andrew