OCTOBER ODDS AND ENDS

 When October rolls around the weather often dictates what's going to get done.  We've had a few lite frosts recently but no killing frosts.







 The produce in the hoop house is looking great and we're still getting plenty of beautiful tomatoes.  So, the other day I fired up the cob oven and dried some apples and tomatoes with basil.  

 Next summers projects list is growing all the time.  More work to be done on the lavender garden and the Moon Hawk sculpture garden and I'll be rebuilding the cob oven with a better door opening.  Aside from that I really like how it works.

 I did make it out to wet a line on one of the gorgeous fall afternoons  after school.


My catch is not much to look at but it was great to be along the stream while a pair of Belted Kingfishers  called out its loud, dry rattling call. The Belted Kingfisher is named for the distinct, alternating bands of white, blue, and rust that encircle the bird’s throat and breast.

 Susie and I caught the closing night at the Voices form the warehouse and got to listen to River, Jacob and David.  River Glen began his musical career at the age of 2.  Their family band, The One Hat Band, had modest beginnings playing street corners in Galena, Illinois—a popular tourist destination—but quickly blossomed into a widely-recognized and well-loved folksy-family sound.

We've had some great fall bike riding.

 Last weekend was the Tenth annual BoBtoberfest. After nearly a decade of confusion and bewilderment bob finally seems to have gotten his act together. 

 LMAFO's Redfoo is still party rocking.

Happy Halloween!