July 4 Party

    Lacking any wheat to harvest this year, it seemed a good time to hold a 4^th of July gathering at the farm.  It has been a few years since we did that.

     Time was, our mother’s birthday being on July 5, we would gather here, sometimes going on to Walks Camp Park, to celebrate both birthdays.  Returning the farm to wheat production put somewhat of a crimp in the tradition.  It took a lot of time to get ready for guests as well as getting equipment ready to harvest wheat.

      July 4 fell on Tuesday this year.  Folks planned to celebrate for the entire week, some things  happening on the weekend before the fourth, and many things taking place the weekend after the fourth.  I put out feelers to see if there was any interest in partying at the farm.  There was, and the weekend before the fourth seemed best.  The invitations went out, and the folk came in.

     One group peeked in late Friday night. 

Most came Saturday afternoon. 

     

They brought campers,

and tents,

  and awnings.

     Some stayed in town and came out to the farm during the day.

Some made their first visit.

Mike fixed Sunday morning breakfast using the “chuck wagon.”  Biscuits and gravy!

We pitched a few horseshoes, played a little golf, had a jam session, and ate a lot.  A good time was had by all.