Ross Brothers Farm
It looks like we last left off in 2005. Five years ago now. A lot
has taken place here on the farm.
A couple of new out buildings, a number of raccoon raids on chickens, a pumpkin
crop failure, apple
and fruit trees that failed to bloom or bud and grapes that are so sour,
not even the rabbits will eat them.
As 2010 grows, so does our farm!
The Summer of 2010 was the hottest we have experienced in years. The pond we dug
-- dry as a bone. It didn't
hold water for more than a week. Now we did add the shower and flush
toilet and it all seems to work fairly well.
Summer this year was hot, very very hot and dry. We haven't finished installing
our electric fence but then again we
don't have anything to keep in.
Oh yes we did change the cabin color from
red to "state
park brown". I think it gives it that more rustic look. At last count
sometime around the first week of December 2010, about 25 of our evergreens
along both sides of the property died
as did a number of our Christmas trees. The pear trees didn't fruit very
much this year, but the apples were in plentiful supply.
The grapes came and went. I did burn off a small area and hope to get some
"Texas Wild Sunflowers" to grow next spring.
It is part of the 5 year plan to raise honey bees. Sorry no tomatoes or pumpkins
either.
And for those that might some day stumble across the stone marker(s). Barry and
I did bury the remains of our
brother Randy on the property. May God Finally Rest His Soul.
In the next few days, 2011 will be upon us. I can only image what the 11th year will bring to the Ross Brothers Farm.
Last updated: December 25th 2010. Merry Christmas To All!
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