We also had guests attending the Small Farm Conference at the high school. Mel always gets up early and has coffee ready for me when I come to work. Over said coffee, Mel & I sat and visited with Oriana, Chris, & Kim while they had an early breakfast. Mel is interested in getting some chickens ( I think he needs a reason to get an antique chicken coop).
It is interesting to me, how small the world is. They all had common acquaintances and shared places.
The conference attendees went off to learn the latest and greatest in the world of small farming and the other six headed out to the Cross Country Ski Shop and the golf course loop. When they returned, we spent some more time catching up and Denise expounded on the healing properties of honey, a sort of "honey on honey".
Our couples dined at Bennethum's and Mark and I anticipated the arrival of new guests along with one of our favorite familys, the Slaughters from Chesterton, IN. When everyone was settled in, Mark & I grabbed our skis and followed John, Marie, and Wesley to Hartwick Pines for the Lantern Lit night ski. They had already completed one loop and were waiting for us by the bonfire.
We skied the loop and for at least a few minutes, the Wolf Moon peeked through the clouds, helping to light our way.
For those of you wanting to experience this event, 75 lanterns lighting the 1.25 mile trail will be out again on Feb 13 & 27.Sunday was spent visiting with our guests. The Schulte family from Marshall had attended the Small Farm Conference and Mike and the kids headed out to Hanson Hills for tubing. Mom Stefanie stayed behind and she and Mel talked chickens and other farming. (Mel is definitely getting chickens!)
John, Marie, & Wesley headed back to
X-C Ski Headquarters for the afternoon.
One more guest joined us for Sunday night. Betty made Borchers her stop on the way to Stokeley Creek. She tells us she will be back, especially to see 'Cede.
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