We flipped the switch on our new solar array, which will generate enough power to offset our pivot irrigation system’s use. This project was in the works for over a year, and we are thrilled it is complete. Let the sun shine!
Yep, Bart in the BIG city of Chicago with me. We enjoyed a lot of family time exploring the attractions and good food. We were relieved that my traffic-savvy brother-in-law from Texas did any necessary driving. We spent a bittersweet morning visiting the family plot in the Slovenian section of Woodlawn Cemetery to carry out Dad’s final wishes, followed by a lovely afternoon playing yard games and eating Dad’s favorite pizza with our Chicago family.
Back in his element, Bart finished up haying with Jack and Jill, our half-draft percheron team, and Arlo and Arvid, fjords that a neighbor kindly let us borrow for the summer. Together they mowed and raked over 100 acres this year!
The giant sunflowers finally bloomed after reaching over 10 feet in height. These beauties drew a number of pollinators from bumblebees and moths to butterflies and wasps. But the world became quieter quickly in September. The sandhill crane family across the pond took off early in the month and the nighthawks have been gone since late August. By the end of the month we had just a few meadowlarks and a bluebird or two hanging on with the chickadees, juncos and other year-round residents. I am left wondering what the migrating birds may know that we don’t know yet.
Coulee Creek Ranch 
THANKS for the Musselshell River update
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I am very happy about your presence on this Earth and in my life!! All my love, Mom
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