Last week on Friday when we were hiking along Farrington Hollow Rd. on our way to Dibble Hill, the cows that normally greet us were in the barn being milked. I like to capture them on video because they are always so curious about us. The owner of the farm has invited the kids to stop and watch the milking process. It would be so educational for them to observe the milking since most probably have never seen cows milked. We'll consider it next year, but we would have to get up even earlier if we have any hope to get to Arkwright Falls.
The Ladies of Farrington Hollow Rd.
We traveled to the 10th annual Amish Relief Auction in Cherry Creek. Every year, they hold an auction to raise funds to pay their medical bills. For us, the highlights are the food and the hand sewn quilts. I bid on one of the traditional Amish patterns, the Light and Shadow, but it went a bit too high. There were so many beautiful quilts, but I prefer the geometrics with intense colors. Mary has purchased several quilts over the years as gifts, but this year she bought one of the signed and dated quilts to try to sell on e-bay. Unfortunately, the Amish do not want to be photographed, so we have to settle for the cows.
Willie's garden is now finished. Willie the nurse cat was my most beloved cat. He seemed to sense when anyone in the family was ill and would stay close by till they were well again. When my father was dying, he never left my side and slept at my feet each night. Just a few months after Dad died, Willie died too. We buried him close in the garden where he loved to nap. I divided and transplanted a dozen hostas and lilies to fill in the empty spaces and then Steve spread the mulch. We still have to finish Puddles' garden, the bird bath garden, the stone wall garden and the entire property line. Only 34 days left!
Willie's garden
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