Closed the farm

This week we shut the farm down for the winter. Cleaned the rooms, locked up and drained the water. Done it enough times that we do a pretty efficient job. I always wonder how long it will be before I recall something I forgot. I mentioned to Cathy, it came to me, that I took my gold chain off and left it on the dresser. She replied "I saw it and picked it up". Now I have to wait for the next thing I forgot.
I left with a feeling of sadness. I miss the place. I hope I will see it again very soon. I would love to be there when the snow covers everything, and the wind whistles by the house. That most of all reminds me of my youth in Iowa. Were you aware that I had a youth? Long time ago.

Going north at last

Looks like we will be going up to the "farm" Tomorrow AM. Been trying to get up for a while .Cathy was sick all last week. Before that it was her Doctor appointment. Need to get up there soon or the house might freeze up. Talked to Ron Johnson. said there will be some snow. Cathy wanted to go to DE to be with Susie. But hated to see me go alone. Joe said he would come up with me but could only get Tuesday and Wednesday off. Not enough time. Cathy and I will stay for 4 or 5 days. Lots of things to do. Owning two houses can be a lot of work. Anne Marie called this morning. She said Susie might be worse than any one knows. I hope not. She will start Chemo soon. Went on radiation today. I don't know who is suffering the worst. Could be Cathy. She has one more test, then Doc Kim will tell us whats up.