Thursday, October 10, 2024

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



Sunday, September 15, 2024

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!


   




Sunday, September 1, 2024

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

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Wild Things!

 We went to a show with Blondie and Bo
It was Keb Mo!

An unexpected visitor
a stinkin Badger!
I think he was Thirsty 
The hunter

GOETSCHEL GATHERING IN BELLEVUE

 

The Family Goetschel

Birthday Boys!
Make a wish
Hugs
Oh my!
That face
Beau and Kimber
Dance party...
Hey, that was fun!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

BECKER REUNION AT BACKBONE


 
The Crew


Ryan and Jack
Lauren, Kate and Kimber
Ben, and Beau pulling Jace and Kensley
Kimber and Kensley on the SUP
Fish on
Ghost stories
Oh Brother