September Celebrations

September is filled with special days.  Last month we celebrated Cody’s five-year adoption anniversary, along with Dutch’s fifth and Meg’s third birthdays (with Blue Bell, of course!).  

Cody and Dutch are experienced Blue Bell consumers, and wasted no time emptying their cups.  

It was Meg’s first opportunity for an ice cream treat, and she dived right in.  

Rue and Bo are always happy to share in the celebration, and look forward to marking their own special days next year.

There were other September celebrations, which were special as well.  Terry and Pattie Meyers joined us for Labor Day weekend.  Mo, their young boxer, enjoys her time with the Bagley Pack…especially the opportunity to play with new toys!

We spent most of our time porch-sitting and just enjoying each other's company, but did go into Hamilton and visited their nice small museum.  We also took in the Civil War "reenactment,"  which consisted of  shooting off the historic mortars.

Memorabilia on display included this original chuck wagon and a number of firearms these two re-enactors from nearby Comanche use when they participate in "battles" across the country.

And then, just a few days later Bill and Sherrie Sage and Sassy stopped by for a couple of days on their way home to Cleveland, Georgia, from their summer in Wyoming.  We missed our time with them this summer, so were thrilled that they could stop by for a visit.

We enjoyed plenty of porch-sitting, and a good lunch in Hico at the Chop House in the beautiful Midland Hotel. 

  

We were sorry to say goodbye to Bill and Sherrie, but hope to see them next year in Buffalo, if not before.

And, a couple of times Charly Kronberger and her dogs came to work sheep at our place.  It's always a good time, especially when Paul comes with her.  

We have been blessed with visits from a number of friends since we moved here…long-time friends, new friends and friends with whom we share never-to-be forgotten memories.  Cynthia Elam Darwin and her husband, Roger Sturgell are from the last category, at least Cynthia is.  Years ago, she and I spent many hours crewing on racing sailboats on Lake Travis with a double-handfull of like-minded, often sunburned, committed sailors.  We made memories that won’t be forgotten, and though we have both have moved on to less-strenuous pastimes, we wouldn’t change a minute of those times.  (And I would be remiss if I didn't mention that another special person who shared those times was Terry Meyers.  I can't calculate how many hours I spent on the pointy end of his J-29.  In fact, that is where I met John, but that's another tale for another time.)  

Cynthia and Roger were only able to spend a short time with us but we’re planning to get together again, hopefully before another 20+ years pass!  In the meantime, we'll enjoy the sunsets and life here in the country.