What Happening
Summer's Here: It's hard to believe, but Jillian's
a High School senior already. She's got lot's of stuff
going on this summer with a scattering of work thrown in.
Sabbatical Trip to the UK: At my job, we are lucky
enough to get an 8 week sabbatical for every 7 years of service.
I finally took my first last summer. We did one big family
trip (18 days) to England and Scotland. It was a great
time. We stayed in small hotels and B&B's the entire trip.
And, we stayed in a
Borthwick Castle in Scotland. We did not get to see
the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots who is supposed to haunt the
castle.
The Goats: With the drop from 4H, we have
downsized the goat herd to just 4: Our original 3
"Lap-Goats" Shire, Shamrock and Speedy and one of Shamrocks
granddaughters (Woopsie). They are definitely spoiled
rotten. We aren't breeding so no new babies.
The Shop: I had a great experience during my
sabbatical last summer. I was able to take a one week
woodworking course taught by David Marks. I learned a heck
of lot and had a great time. Our project was the Bubinga
Veneer & Maple coffee table that David made on
this episode of Wood Works (DIY Channel). You can buy
the plans for the table directly from
David's
Website.
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