The blizzard of 2016, an epic east coast storm dubbed Snowzilla by the press had us snowed in with the neighbors. Luckily, no one lost power and we all had plenty of food in our cupboards – weekend of January 22 DRIVERLESS ROAD First it snowed and then it froze, turning the Moncure Pittsboro Road into […]
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The glory days of Autumn in which Piedmont Tropicals bears fruit, Matt and Dana tie the knot and Piedmont Biofarm prepares for winter – October, 2015 PIEDMONT TROPICALS The greenhouse on the south end of the property is beginning to bear fruit, thanks to Bob and Malcom’s diligent care. Baby ginger on the left
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In which we join Tami and Lyle in celebration of Tami’s 50th birthday for an evening of costumed revelry – October 17, 2015 PRE-PARTY PREPARATIONS A long time in coming, Bob has been growing out his facial hair to assume the persona of Mr. Smee. PICKING UP THE NEIGHBORS Shelley parked at
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In which we finally get to the North Carolina State Fair after six seasons in residence – October 22, 2015 GETTING THERE ISN’t HALF THE FUN We were nearly there when we found ourselves stuck in a long, slow line of traffic. Thirty minutes later, we triumphantly approached the parking lot. GREAT EXPECTATIONS
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Slow Money Southeast Regional Gathering: A Money and Meaning Summit – September 10-12, 2015 Months of planning on the part of Bob, Tami, Lyle and Carol culminate in a very successful local economy conference. A TASTE OF MONEY AND MEANING Preview of coming attractions at Fearrington Village Barn Thursday evening, September 10th in which Chef
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We were overdue for a neighborhood potluck and so we had one on our neighbor Joe’s birthday, the day before Bob’s 57th birthday – September 24, 2015 SWEET TREATS Might as well see what the cakes looked like. Janice made a gluten-free cheesecake and Camille made vegan carrot cake. HAVE A LIGHT Janice
Camille is back in the saddle after a 26-month hiatus, thanks to Paula, with a nod to Malcolm for the introduction. GETTING READY AJ keeps his eye on things as Camille and Paula bustle about, preparing for the ride. Before long, he is mostly tacked up, saddle bags included and waiting for his bridle
Judy lives on a beautiful piece of land just half a mile west of our place, a twenty minute walk through the woods or thirteen minute stroll along the road – July 5 and 11, 2015 TEAM WORK There’s always something to do when you own horses. Judy walks out to the pasture to check on
Right next door, at Edible Earthscapes some unusual things are growing. – July, 2015 NOT AT ALL MAINSTREAM The crops our friends are growing next door range from conventional (tomatoes, cucumbers) to unexpected (burdock root, rice and lotus.) The rice paddies make a nice home for frogs and turtles, too. IRRESISTIBLE
You don’t turn 50 every day. Ted helped Helen celebrate her fiftieth on July 11, 2015. PARTY LIGHTS AND SMILES Helen and Ted moved into the neighborhood less than a year ago and already have made it into a perfect place to entertain friends. KOI POND PONDERING Bob and Ted are likely
