At the Farm

Woke to a sunny bright day. A squirrel shook his tail at us perched high in his tree. Birds came around to check out this big white thing parked near their favorite trees.

The Farm is perched on a hill; we could see the front porch with swing and rocking chairs. We walled up and a group of toddlers tumbled like puppies, parents stood chatting and Brian greeted us by name. We had just met Brian last night. What an exciting story he and his Mom shared with us about the early start for this great musical group, The Henningsens. You will have to wait for the book to come out, but here is just a glimpse: Mom caught a young Brian looking at himself in the reflection of the front picture window standing in his cowboy boots with that look in his eye. The one that says, I know who I am. What a moment for a Mom to witness. And all these years he never knew she was watching. I can't wAit for the book so get busy writing, Brian!

Behind the house is a web of old logging roads; we hiked around for a few hours. There are still a few grand trees and we found one with multiple trunks! We walked and weaved our way living the feeling of tall tall trees secure and solid yet so fragile. Oh! Starting up the rock path Kathy stumbled over the rocky turrain and took a moment to get her footing. Will was a few steps ahead. There was a loud crashing sound and right where Kathy would have been without that moment came a huge dead branch. Part of it stabbed the earth and stood in that spot. Kathy looked up and thanked her guardian angel.

Back at the farm we joined friends and family for some hot chili and fellowship. The Walker's had arrived and we had a nice chat with Apryll. The boys were off being boys enjoying the woods and hanging with the other boys. Debby, Brian's wife, was so gracious. The sun moved down behind the trees as we sat at the long picnic tables sharing stories and laughter. We helped with clean up and strolled the grounds.

Time was getting along and we figured these people had put up with we two strangers long enough so made our goodbyes. It was so nice to have been welcomed and we departed with a warm feeling in our hearts for this family of ten.

We drove looking at the beauty of dusk. Deer crossed heading for their sleeping grounds. Soon large southern homes jutted up against the trees rolling landscape. Then businesses. Pizza called to us and we answered. Munching we watched our movie: Aviator The Story Of Howard Huges

Today is a Good Day to Drive!
Van-Go
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