Covid
After long anticipation and planning (for an event that we had planned for months), Covid spoiled the event. Dave Anderson was coming out to play for both Cedar Vale Kansas and Pawhuska, but called and said that he was down sick in bed with covid. The folks in Cedar Vale rebounded by calling a few of the locals, who volunteered to come and entertain. Turns out they are neighbors to the ranch, and they couldn't have been sweeter. People in the community and a few of sisters arrived with cakes and home churned ice cream in arms which we served to the wonderful folks in town. The temperature was the best we'd had all summer and we visited and got to know each other better.
(Above) Elder Himle gets acquainted with a couple who live in Cedar Vale.
Visitors
When we were in Montana, we were excited to have Wes's younger brother Dave visit us (along with Vickie of course). Twice BLESSED, they. came to see us this weekend, here in Oklahoma. We spent the day seeing the local sites, visiting and giving tours of what Elder Himle's been working on. Below, David, Wes and Vickie race to the top of the stairs which take you from downtown Pawhuska to the courthouse.
On a rock, across from the bridge:
Cocoons? Spider Nests?
They're actually called Fall Web worms. These cocoons are used to protect them from birds and predators! Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) ‘nests’ often start becoming noticeable in our landscapes during the late summer and early fall. The caterpillars will spin their communal webs on the ends of branches on which they are feeding. They have been found on over 400 different species of trees and shrubs. In Illinois, they are most commonly found on crabapple, walnut, hickory, pecan, redbud, sweetgum, maple, and oak.
Field Burning
The other night we could see this fire burning from our window and called the cowboy nearest to ask if we should be concerned. He said it was just his east neighbors burning fields. Between the burning and the wind, the ragweed and grasses are bugging my allergies! Hoping for rain this week!
The Pole Barn Project
How's the pole barn renovation coming along, you ask? Actually, quite well! Elder Himle should be installing the toilet tomorrow! It's painted, the water heater is in... Below he helps Elder Johnson install the RV electrical hook up. This will provide electricity for two more missionary trailers on the same location. To Elder Himle's right is the propane hookup and the sewer connection.
Elder Himle hold the electrical panel while Elder Johnson wires it.
Misty Fields
The photo below is one we never grow tired of seeing. What is it? Mists in the fields. In the early morning hours, mist blankets the fields. similar to what we see along rivers when the water is warmer than the air.
The Tall OSAGE Tribe:
Next to the road coming into Pawhuska from Bartlesville is a rest area, where these life sized figures of Osage braves is. They were said to be over 7' tall. We stood beside their figures for. a comparison.
As for me...
I wasn't feeling the best this week and spent some time at the small clinic this week. I received a wonderful priesthood blessing and am feeling more like myself. How grateful I am for the blessings I receive at his hands.
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