Gearing up for Batesville!!

We are looking forward to the trip to Mississippi to see old friends and make new friends too! I am "makin' a list, checkin' it twice....", and hoping to get to Batesville with everything I need and most of what I hope to have with me.

Paperwork? In progress
Pen signs? En route
Giveaway gift basket? ? ? ? I have a list!!!
Luggage packed? HA
Truck serviced? Not yet
Farm sitter scheduled? YES!!

I depend on lists. Real lists. Paper and ink. There is something about physically writing the words that sticks in my head much better than clicking letters on a tablet or smartphone. Yes, I am sure there is an app for memos and an alarm that will remind me to go look at the memo. And Facebook will realize I am at TSC and ask if I want to review the place. Maybe I can get it to ask me if I want to buy feed bowls and water buckets? Someone, give me a tutorial. 
But for now, we will get blue ink on college lined notebook paper and stick with what has worked for more than 40 years.

Speaking of "over 40 years", last week I got to celebrate the big "5-0" with family. Its always a good time getting together with this bunch. The game was Headbanz. 

And I am terrible at it! But just to show I am a good sport....... here I am with BEER on my forehead. We all had a good time, laughed a lot and are thankful to spend time together. My sister-in-law was nice and made me a birthday cake! Good times.

We also got to watch the episode of FarmHer that was filmed here on the farm. We are really thankful to be a small part of Marji's vision - to increase awareness of the roles women play in agriculture. They did a wonderful job of depicting life here on Dean Hill. 

Here is hoping to catch up with you in Batesville, whether for the first time or the 100th!!

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