Restoration Ranch

I'm finding it interesting determining just how much detail you would actually like to read! Work continues on the construction at the farm, but let's face it: most of it isn't as exciting as pouring the ceiling. For example, the entire septic tank has now been sealed so that there won't be any leaks. Extremely necessary, but not very exciting. The entrance into the farm has been fortified to hold the weight of the big trucks coming in. Then the fortification needed a little fortifying. Not all that exciting either. And then there is the gate that had to be removed in order to strengthen that entrance. We had to find someone who works with iron to modify it so that it would still work. So you see, a lot is happening. It just doesn't always seem worth writing about.

I did get tickled at Fran (the worker there at the farm) when we were discussing with the iron workers what was to be done and all the details. He worked so hard to make sure he was being a good 'boss'. He handled everything with the two men and then told us what the charge would be. They had started at almost double what they ended up charging. Fran, at first, seemed miffed that they had even asked the higher price. Later when he was retelling his story, I told him that their job was to ask for more and ours (his and ours) was to pay less. He liked that and then grinning proceeded to tell me that they saw our car and figured they would ask for more, but then they looked at him and knew he didn't have anything. He truly is a blessing to us. Every team that has come to the ranch to work has commented on him and his wonderful nature. Contrary to the reputation of country people here, he is one of the hardest workers I've ever known. Here are a few photos of him when our grandchildren were visiting. He loves kids as much as he loves to work!