Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

yes, not much grows under those trees.
there are still plenty of weed like plants that do , and some grasses..
all of our black caps are volunteers.
the birds probably brought the seeds here.

Annie picked our first batch of strawberries from the plants we set last year. nothing better than fresh warm strawberries..

If you ever do decide to cut the nut trees down, shop around for a veneer factory..
If you happen to have a log fit for veneer, it is worth thousands $$$..
I have been pruning mine off and on over the years to eliminate lower branches. all of my trees are at least 12 feet up to the first branch..
when my parents lived in Illinois, there were a few instances where someone came through and cut down some black walnuts from people's front yards.
just stole the trunks and left the tops.

.........jiminwisc......

 

[jvls1942]

just checking in to report that the AC is in and running.
I told Annie that it is a good thing we did it while we were young. it would be a bear to do it after we got old..

 

[Daethen]

Ok, so yes I am crazy. Going to pick up a second skunk tomorrow. Got baby fever bad. Good news is that our house appraised above the asking price so looks like the loan is a go barring any last minute hiccups.

 

[bigzio]

Good for you on the cool air Jim..maybe someday here too.
I'm not sure about the skunks....I for sure like chickens and so I'll keep it safe and happy here!

bigz

 

[jvls1942]

good rainy morning,
I ran the AC for 15 minutes just before I went to bed. then I turned it off and was good for the night.
Annie picked a pint of strawberries. the first ones from the plants we put in last summer.
now that the AC is done. I can go back to sorting tools and cleaning the shop.
I might even find time to mow some lawn.
......jiminwisc.....

 

[babylady4]

Beautiful evening.....

 

[jvls1942]

good morning,
did not need the AC last night. all the rain we had kept things cool..
However, it took me until after 5AM to get to sleep. I found out that if I have a Big Mac for lunch and then go to the Red Eye brewery and have one of their bacon cheese hamburgers. it is way too much meat for one day.. the beer was great..
that is a great shot of a mirror smooth lake.
Dr Ha Ha (Joe) is in Canada, fishing.
I hope he finds a lake like that.
..........jiminwisc........

 

[babylady4]

Me too Jim.

After spending the day at Great America, this was the canvas for the ride home....

 

[babylady4]

Happy Bloody Mary Sunday! And Happy Fathers Day too!

 

[bigzio]

Looks tasty and filling...nothing like a meal of goodness in a glass! Glendale opened today....so fresh strawberry daiquiri's will be on the menu later this week.

bigz