well, it's been a long time since the last post. Lots of things have happened. We drilled a new well 421 feet deep and finally have water. A much more expensive adventure than had been anticipated. The outside of the house is finished including the siding, deck on the porch, and a cedar ceiling on the porch. The irrigation system is up and running although there is a little bit of work to do on it. We are going to put up a storage shed (12 by 12) and have the forms done wating for a dry day to pour concrete. Mary came home Wednesday and we have done a lot of things inside. Door bell installed, curtains hung in the bedrooms and kitchen, garage cleaned up getting ready for the auction tomorrow, and all of the locks taken to the locksmith to have keyed alike and reinstalled. Until this afternoon it has rained pretty much continuously since last Saturday. About five inches total. This afternoon was the first time we have seen the sun since last Friday. Fortunately Norvin combined my beans before the rain started. Mary took advantage of the sun and took some pictures of the maple trees by the pond.