It's Been a Week

Thursday

Friday

Friday Evening

Saturday - Save big money

Sunday progress

 

Fall Back...

We got our pumpkins carved 

and up to Dubuque in one piece

We were a little sad that we only had 5 kids stop by for trick or treat.  

I guess that means extra candy for me.

It's been a beautiful fall for exploring

We hit the Convivium to say good luck with your new life adventure to Natalie, Alfonzo & baby Rosa.  

I try to get some more wood bucked up and up to the  wood pile when I can.

I did take a break last Thursday to check out the Chapel and visit with Mart, Joan and Jace.

This weekends project was across the river, helping Jimmy get his wood stove up and rollin for his garage.  Mart worked the roof  with me there for a helping hand.

While Jimmy, John and Gregger (chimney inspector) worked as the ground crew. 

First fire lit with one of Bo's firestarters

Lit from the top down,  if you haven't given it a try.

Just another setback as I look forward to having a reliable vehicle. 

Once and a while we find a moment to relax

A happy way to end the day.

 

Could it Be BoBtober 25?

 

This year may have been the 25th year of the BoBtober leaf looking tour.

One of the nicer days for weather with temps in the 60's,sunshine and tailwinds.

Juan Valdez

Dos and Tres Valdez

The cats meow....

And Cuatro Valdez

Martino explaining the route to 

Bob.

Jimmy and Jose' check for a tailwind.

Greg and Mrx rehydrate in Epworth

Heather, Jill. Julie and Austin. 

The Tweedle Dee's

We were good hanging outside.  The Hawks homecoming game wasn't much to watch

We finished up the evening with a small fire as the night time temps dipped into the lower 40's.

The 4 Valdez Brothers made camp in Durango for the night.

Look Who's Back!

Beau made it back just in time for homecoming week at school.  

Kathy and I dressed for an iconic duo.

after school we met on little mill to reconnect and wet a line.

Beau worked hard, restocking the wood pile with the great oak that went down at the top of the lane.

Saturday morning we were up before dawn and on the road to the backbone to meet up with uncle Steve. for a float.

Most of the creek chubs that Beau caught were bigger than anything that Steve and I caught.

Goose gear.

Barb,Kimber and the kids rolled in and we cellebrated Susie's birthday!

We had a blast with the kids.

And these Kids.

After goat treking we hit Jimmy's pond. Look at that hog.

Hay, hay! we all had a great time.

Kind a corny! 

Off To Chitown

We were up before dawn on Saturday

A few hours later, let the let the fun begin!

First on the agenda.  An architectural tour of Chicago by boat. 

Then John, Cynthia, Susie and I followed our ears to some lakefront musical entertainment.

Friday evening we checked out the Van Gogh installation  

and we were totally immersed. 

Susie and I both got some great ideas.

Cicadids and a hat with candles on it . 

Finishing up our first day just down the street from Bo's sisters place at the Old Town Pub.

Holy cow we're at Wrigley 

Bo and Cynthia in front of Bo's old Right Field apartment in Wrigleyville.

It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball.

My first game in Wrigley

A wise man once told me: you'll never forget your first.

Bee Safe!