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…3 min read·Mar 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…5 min read·Feb 13, 2022----
Christopher OakeyBack from the BrinkThe last few weeks have seen a flurry of lambing. We now have 12 precious little babies.5 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Dec 28, 2021--1--1
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…6 min read·Dec 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…6 min read·Nov 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.5 min read·Oct 14, 2021--1--1
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.5 min read·Sep 24, 2021----
Christopher OakeyAt Labor on the BeachThe bounteous summer continues! There are so many goodies to find in the garden. Molly typically prepares a gift basket for delivery to her…4 min read·Sep 7, 2021----
Christopher OakeyNext Stop…Wally World!After more than a year of contemplation and searching, I finally located the ideal candidate for our new family roadster. With the used…4 min read·Aug 21, 2021----