Christopher OakeyRueing the End of WinterWe closed out the ski season a couple of weeks ago with our now annual trip to Timberline Mountain in West Virginia. We stay in Molly’s…Mar 18, 2022Mar 18, 2022
Christopher OakeyThe Dilemma of Dealing with a Very Large LossThe end of last month presented another opportunity to hit the ski slopes. This time we ventured slightly further to Massanutten ski resort…Feb 13, 2022Feb 13, 2022
Christopher OakeyBack from the BrinkThe last few weeks have seen a flurry of lambing. We now have 12 precious little babies.Jan 23, 2022Jan 23, 2022
Christopher Oakey‘Tis the SeasonWith Knox still in Wilmington prior to Christmas, his grandfather recruited him to help raise money for the Salvation Army. Knox spent part…Dec 28, 20211Dec 28, 20211
Christopher OakeyThe Stampede before the CalmLife is a flurry here as we enter the quiet season. In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, Thomas lost one of his two front teeth. A few…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Christopher OakeyBusy Days of FallThe butcher only needed a few days to process the lambs I had delivered to him. I picked up several boxes of frozen meat from his shop…Nov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021
Christopher OakeyYouthful Pursuits in A Season of DeathThe trapper has been very effective in terms of catching prey. The very first night he caught a female coyote.Oct 14, 20211Oct 14, 20211
Christopher OakeyA New Adventure … and An Old ChallengeSweet potatoes are ready to harvest. Past ready, really. They have grown so large as to lose much of their sweetness.Sep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021
