JMan gets in a late evening swim before school starts back up.
Koda looking good on the trail.
Hmm mom, not so sure I like these limey things!
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Red Apple Farm
Family day out at the Red Apple Farm in Phillipston MA. If was a serious effort the pry the offspring away from electronic simulation but the threat of bodily harm and the chance of getting cider donuts convinced them to leave the cave and venture into the big blue yonder.
40 minutes later we were in banjo land surrounded by lots of good looking animals and a few humans that looked like they spent way too much time in the boonies.
Koda on the other hand was in heaven. Lots of love from all manner of folks, big small, some with 4 legs and tails.
We managed to stay away from the fried dough and cider belly bombs. It was touch and go for a few when I could not find coffee at 3pm, but one of the many workers pointed me toward my salvation. No ice coffee but I made use of my double cup and found ice….so ice and coffee make…well you get the picture.
GMan had a little father/son challenge flipping tires the local Cross fit folks had on hand. I took the bigger of the two we had and still managed 8.5 flips in 30 seconds….GMan got me by .5….thats 1/2 a flip. Not bad for an old fart. We did however set a new record which stood for the remainder of the afternoon. I’m fairly certain my body will remind me of that event in the am.
During the toss…I’m the gray headed one in the background….incase you mixed us up. Hard to believe GMan is almost as tall as me.
I managed a hand slap in public from GMan after….bonus points for almost self inducing a heart attack.
Jess and Koda hit the pumpkin patch.
Joined by JMan…
JMan on the other hand decided to try a tractor pull….meaning he pulled the tractor. He got off to a great start as it was a slight grade in his favor, but when gravity went against him it was tractor 1 – JMan 0. Good effort up until the end, I was a tad concerned he’d bust a ring on the final pull.
We saw all types of animals, some with better hair than many of the rubberneckers on the outside of the fences….or was it really the inside! In any event the Alpacas won best hair in my books.
My dear you look marvelous!
Everyone had a wonderful day and we only brought home the remainder of 1/2 an apple pie that GMan and I put a serious dent in….come on now, flipping tires is hard work!
Your friendly tour guides.
I got me a new bone!
Happy Birthday Lou…
5 years and a bit since Lou passed. He was a lovely man and a true gentleman.
Fell off the rails…
I fell off the rails for a few weeks. Here’s a few photos to keep you all amused.
Koda keeping an eye on the trail.
And wondering how to get at the water during our evening hike.
Interesting railing idea. Looks like 4″ spacing so it will pass inspection!
Calling the flock, North Church – Portsmouth NH
A different sort of calling…the draw of water.
Got some dirt on the tires
About a month in the new place it’s finally shaping up. After work today I decided to not work all evening on the apartment but instead go for a bike ride.
Found my shoes and put a little air in the tires and headed to Boxborough Trail Link-Up. I ended up in two back yards and only managed the first segment along 495….but going and coming from back yard accounts for something…..right?
It rained hard while I was in the trees, but it so felt good to cool off, however, it make the trail very slick. Speaking of which…its all single track with rocks, roots and other obstacles. Manageable enough for an old timer like me.
I would have snapped a few photos but decided my phone was better off in the zip lock bag given how hard it was raining. Word of caution….this is most definitely not a trail for the Paddock loner bikes.
The above is not my image (its off the inserted link), nor did I find this location as I was far too busy getting out of people’s back yards! The part I found was fun.
Like a vacation with my own couch
JMan and I took the evening off and enjoyed the pool. The water is great.
Wall art…
Finally got some art on the wall.
JMans Birthday
We celebrated JMans birthday today. It was a quite event with just the family.
Kinda looks like nappy Birthday Jacob! However, it was s good cake.
GMan dishing out the goods.
As usual we all belted out the Happy Birthday song (off key of course). Not a lot of growing food here but it is a party after all.
Because he’s so cute
Koda is settling into the new gaff quite well. Here’s a few cuteness photos.
Before a visit to the spa.
Shortly after the spa.
Just chilling in the doggie park.
Enjoying a little of JMan bday ice cream.
