Exterminators are our friends . . .

Pete from Dixie Exterminating came out today to check out the barn. Cleared it for termites but said we have a resident black snake or two. Nice. Better in the barn than the house. Of course Tom Hardin of Hardin Pest Control already took care of those snakes in the attic . . . relocation program, don't ya' know. Exterminators LOVE black snakes, "They eat mice and other poisonous snakes, Diane!"

I don't know. I'm not convinced.

Pete also volunteered to come out with his church group to help with construction or other repairs that need to be done. How nice is that!?!?! Thanks, Pete. Keep your phone handy, because I will be calling!

Recycle, Re-use, Renew . . .

As we thin the wooded area near the pool we strive to make the best use of the trees that were sacrificed. "Free BTUs!" says Jennifer as she loads the logs into her truck.

On the stump in SC . . .

No, not the political stump, the actual wooden variety! Dan, Ivan, and Diane have been keeping "Big Red" busy as they clear the play areas and pool site.

Hey, this thing works!!

Diane cooking on the griddle reminds me most of: a) Rachel Ray, b) Wolfgang Puck, or c) SpongeBob Squarepants. Yes, "c" is correct.