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What an exciting day yesterday was! We attended the Flatlanders event in Goodland, KS about 60 miles from us. I got to do some much needed shopping at Walmart. I stocked up the pantry and got crackers, sugar, flour and other things.
At the Bike show we got to see about 150 motorcycles. Beautiful machines… all colors, all sizes and all ages. There was a 1949 Harley Davidson and it was a beaut! The event people were also showing a safety film to show you how to ride safely. On the South end of Main St, there were numerous cars of all ages, colors and abilities. By abilities I mean, some could be squashed next to the payment by reinventing the suspension, some were like a model T only with the ability to race, and some just drivable. I have a soft spot for 1968 Chevy Chevelle Super Sports. If I ever find one in silver with white top and white interior, I might have to buy it. Lots of chrome on these vehicles. Shine that you could see your face in. Richard rode his Gold Wing and had a great time! He didn’t show his bike cause it is a working bike, seen lots of miles.
After we got home and unloaded my treasures from the van, we sat out on the patio and watched the evening slowly envelope us. We had the fire going and the smell of buring wood is wonderful, even soothing. Two friends stopped by and we got to hear the most amazing testimony. Calvin Standing Bear shared his testimony and shared places he had been blessed to visit as he is a well know musician. He is traveling the world sharing his gift and is part of the Red Tail Hawks.
It is time to leave for Church, please count your blessings and pray for your friends as well as your enemies!
Sherry

Richard and I loaded up the van with shoes, clothes, food and one special bicycle. We took out the seats and packed bags tightly into every space available for this trip. Through ONE spirit organization we have sponsored a little boy for a couple of years the link is http://www.nativeprogress.org if you are interested. We take school supplies and a birthday present to him in August.
Family is very important to the Lakota Indians, and there are several (12 or more) people who live in a three bedroom home. Everyone takes care of the little ones and we saw a great respect for the elders. The poverty level is about 85%. I used to think, why don’t they just get any job available? There are clothing issues, transportation issues and also motivation problems. Fifty percent of the population is diabetic due to poor nutrition and health care is minimal.
We were blessed with good weather and safe travel.
Thanks to all who donated clothing, money, and prayers!

Hasty Lake here we come! We are planning a weekend of fishing, fellowship and food at Lake Hasty, it is next to John Martin Res. by Lamar, CO. It is going to be lots of fun and lots of sunshine.
Last time we were there some folks next to us caught a catfish over 9 pounds. Unfortunately, those fish are not too pretty to look at but great to fry.
I am making potato salad and roast pork for sandwiches. It is also pot luck so I am sure we will have plenty to eat. One of the guys is going to make a run to Rocky Ford to pick up fresh corn and maybe a watermelon or two.
Anyone need some Zucchini….just kidding.
When I come back from fishing, our local County Fair will be beginning on Tuesday July 28. We are having Monster Trucks, a Tractor Pull, and something new called Cheyenne County Wild West Bunkhouse Cowboy Competition. Just the name alone sounds like fun. Hope to see lots of new faces at our Fair. The Fair Board and County Commissioners work very hard to put this on and make it safe and fun for everyone. We have 5 entries for the Turtle race.
Better run, the potatoes are needing cooled down, the onions chopped and pickles chopped.
May your day be filled with the presence of the Lord!

Seems like spring is just around the corner, we have tulips blooming and just planted peas, beans, spinach and lettuce a few days ago. Richard’s garlic is growing well already, he planted it last fall. Richard has a great compost program and it has paid off. The ground looks rich and ready for all those veggies. We are going to try our own version of hanging tomato plants upside down in buckets and see what happens.
The granddaughters just bought two chicks as pets and we added them to the pink, green and blue ones we have. Our laying hen must have lost interest… we lost all of our twelve eggs, Richard opened them and found only about four that were forming and they had died.
Sherry finally got her book “Molly” transferred to a different computer using a Pocket Media drive and so she doesn’t have to retype the whole thing… maybe she will find time to finish it. This weekend she set up a computer at Richard’s Mom and Dad’s for them. They got a great deal on a display model at Sam’s club.
Sherry has been talking and talking about Susan Boyle. What a great voice!!! Sherry was at the doctor’s office in Greeley and that is who they are talking about too. Scottish women are not known for their beauty, Sherry’s grandmother is from Scotland and they are strong, working women.
Got Logan’s hair cut done. He sat still for most of it, I used the scissors but it makes the hair cut uneven. He looks like a rodent… He is our Maltese from the Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado Springs.
In Greeley we were able to get cream from the Health Food Store, I also got Mung beans and am trying to sprout them.
Great day for Chili, I made a big batch and will take some to the church tomorrow for a pot luck luncheon as Robert Lowery will be a guest speaker. Richard used some and he seasons his very HOT!
I was thinking about making a pan of cornbread but decided on crackers instead. I think we will have tacos for supper.
This last week was really special for Sherry, her birthday was on Resurrection Sunday and she decided to get baptised on the same day. A friend, Amy, was baptised on her birthday in March, so Sherry thought that was a great idea and followed along. Sherry had a doctor’s appointment in Greeley on the 15th and so surgery will be on the 12 of May.
On the 16th of April, Sherry celebrated her 27th year of Sobriety. Although she doesn’t get to attend meetings very often, it is always on her mind. Her wanting to help people led her to apply for and get her Ministers license in Feb. There are sometimes people who need a minister but shy away from a church leader.
So that is what is happening in our world… Keep safe and be happy.
Richard and Sherry

We raise mostly Astrolops, which are black feathered and a dual production bird. We have a couple of mixed breeds which seem to be doing well. Thanks, Sherry