After 6 dry weeks ( only about 1/2 inch of rain) Last night we got a substantial 2 inches! The parched ground soaked it up like a sponge. Already the pasture is greener and the lawn will need a final mowing before fall begins. This rain will ease my daily work load somewhat, because while we irrigate our veggies, it's nice to be spared the hours of daily watering for a little while. 
Our green peppers are filling out, hopefully in time for the last box of the year.
We have 4 different kinds of cherry tomatoes ripening right now, maybe enough for a few shares this week, but soon we will be inundated with the super sweet little fruits. Summer time is nearly gone, all too fast as usual. In subtle ways Fall is making itself felt now. Cool nights, shrubs and ferns starting to change color while some distinctive fall smells are beginning to float about on the nighttime breezes.
The famous Hymers Fall fair is this weekend, always a sign that school is about to begin again and marks the end of summer "vacation".
While I can't say this summer has been much of a "vacation" for me, I can say that it has been the best summer of my life. There is nothing I would rather do than grow veggies for my customers on my farm in this valley and raise my family in peace.
Thanks to all those who have made this a possibility.
