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Butchering Our First Steer
This weekend certainly took an unexpected turn when our ox fell into a ditch – literally! We have had a steer out to pasture with…
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Canadian Geese
The Lubbock area of west Texas is a winter haven for Canadian Geese. There are several ponds of water in the surrounding area and the geese…
Drip Irrigation
What a beautiful day we had yesterday! Knowing that vineyard work was soon to begin, we have been doing concentrated schoolwork in preparation to take…
Pellenc AP25
We have a new toy in the vineyard! It is the Pellenc AP25. What, you might ask is that? It is a battery powered tying…
End of an Era
Our 3 year old is now officially potty trained! This would be a milestone for anyone, but for us, it is the end of an…
West Texas Sunset
As you know if you have been reading Dimes2Vines for very long, moving from the lush green of lower Alabama to the deep brown of…
A Sad Day
Because of more problems with our internet, I was unable to post the introduction to Bob and Monty when I originally wrote them last week….
Monty
We have another new family member. A cat. Monty – short for Montepulciano – one of the Italian red grape varieties that we grow. His…
Boomerang Dog?
Most everyone has heard of boomerang children – but – a boomerang dog? Well, we have one! Meet Bob, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, our boomerang dog. Bob…
Winter in the Vineyard
While many may not see beauty in a vineyard during the winter, I do. Vines which are growing so vibrant and green during the summer, are…