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Another trip between Georgia and the New York farm

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Its unusual that I make the trip this late in the year. Although it is highly unlikely it would snow (and bring the road salt and all the other bad stuff). It is often rainy. I had excellent weather. The main objective was to bring the brush hog up and mow trails. The trails have been disapearing and there are a number of bush islands appearing everywhere a small finish mower can't do the job. The tractor worked well. Back up over a multiflora rose bush with the brush hog up and drop it down and take care of business --at least for another couple of year or so. I spent many hours years ago yanking these things out of the ground with tractor and chain which yields a more satisfactory long term outcome. I will be doing the same with the largest ones for sure. I understand that these bushes were originally planted as a natural fence. Animals and humans alike don't like the thorns. They are invasive.

Auntie's Birthday in Washington DC

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We are back from up North. Another complicated trip complete. We went to the farm, saw some friends, had a Rochester cheeseburger garbage plate (with a diet coke), and went to my Aunt's 90th birthday party. My Aunt's birthday party was quite an event. About 100 people attended. Each guest was more interesting to talk to than the next. Some fascinating conversations and a great way to celebrate the event in Auntie's garden in Wash DC. I gave a quick speech.