Now I know what they mean when they talk about the “good ole days”. Longing for them now. And I sure don't mean 1988 to 1993. With the joy of growing beautiful trees being this growers' only “profit” for the next 2-3 years, let’s take stock of the important aspects of life.

At 7# 8 oz, Abigail, the newest grand daughter, makes all life a joy. Brayden is learning to talk. Ty and Taylor went with us on our Oregon trip. Sharon got a muzzle loading cow elk license for CO. So this year the steaks are on her. 

Vanderwolf, Baby Blue Eyes, Taylors & Spartans are some of our new varieties. Will be a few years before they go to market but we are long on patience. Our fruit trees are ready now in 15G; we guarantee them to produce fruit in one year. Should be great for your retail sales. We are now growing more deciduous trees than ever.

Hank, Ginger and Sissy are counting the days till elk season again; honestly they enjoy the mountains and the bugling elk as much as I do. Fourth place seems to be my designated spot at the archery tournaments. Our ponds are full of 2# bass with excited grandkids to catch them. Buff & Tuff are the newest cats, and Rusty is diligently trying to keep the deer out of the strawberry patch.

These tough times will end some day. Let's all work together to get through them. The expression about the same boat seems appropriate at this time.

Thanks for all of your business through the years.