Happy Independence Day, my friends. My apologies for not posting sooner, but the last few months have been a whirlwind. In addition to finishing up book five (editing is almost complete), I’ve been in the process of starting a vineyard here on the farm. It will be far easier to show you the process than to attempt to describe it, so here is the journey in pictures:
Started by cutting black locust posts.A lot of posts.This part took over a month.We became monogamous for a bit.No really, a lot of posts…Howdy.Then I laid out the grid for the vineyard.Lots of flags and string…A slow and tedious process.Then I moved the posts into position.Did I mention there were a lot of posts?This gas-powered auger saved me so much time, but it was an abusive relationship. My wrists may never be the same.Hello again…There were some sloppy muddy days.But finally, I got to the last post.Setting these posts was the hardest work I’ve ever done.And I’ve done some serious work before.But the pride I felt was indescribable.Then the vines arrived.Over 400 of them.They needed to soak.This was a messy step.After digging 400+ more holes, the first vine went in the ground.Within a couple of days, it started showing life.Seriously, I cried a little.Grow strong little one.And finally I got them all planted.And Saorsa Doire was launched.
Big Owl's Tree 
Very cool!
Congratulations. We have one of those saws and they are great.
bizzy bizzy bizzy