UP AND BACK, PART 2

Since we were unable to complete the CRP application process with the FSA office in Orofino last Wednesday, an additional appointment was scheduled for today (Monday) at 9:00 a.m. at the farm. The earlier the better, we thought, since Mike had appointments at TaxTyme this afternoon. We left the town house at 7:30 in what we "Inlanders" call a heavy rain. Seems like it didn't let up all the way to the farm, and it rained all the while we were there. Frankly I stayed in the house while Mike met with Farmer Kyle and the NRCS rep. They made quick work of the property review and recommendations. The scheduled meeting was over before 10:00 and we didn't linger at the farm. We were home for lunch.

Since it was raining, we took very few pictures. Mike took this one to show the damage caused by flickers to the front windows (east dormer) of the farm house. This is old wood and rotting and in need of better protection. Our original general contractor has agreed to repair the damage and install steel coverings for all the window facings to prevent such damage in the future. More on that at a later date.





And here's a picture of the pond full of water.

The little cherry tree is budding out and looks good. The daffodils I planted last fall will soon bloom on the slope behind the house. And the "Crown Imperial" by the front steps looks strong and healthy though it has yet to bloom. A few warm days would transform the world.


Uncharacteristic of us, we did not take Nellie along on this quick trip. By the time we arrived back at the town house, the sun was shining but the wind was blowing. I found Nell in the the back bathroom where she seems to feel safest in a windstorm. KW