We finally have a winner in THF raffle. Our tiny house has finally been used.

Kate was part of the fabulous team that helped us get the mushroom bolts from up north down to Augusta. It was Ron and me, brothers Don and John with nephew Jesse who drove up with a rented truck. Decided that making one trip with a large load would be easier on us and our Transit. We were meet by Josi, her son Ryan, sister Kate and her husband, Pete. Ryan, our log provider and his daughter Camryn were also there finishing up.

Excuse the sun spots but it is the best picture I got of our work crew.
We made quick work of loading up over 330 logs and then headed back to THF. It was a lovely drive along Route 12. Little traffic, good company and lots of sunshine. Snapped a quick photo of most of the crew before we got the second half of the job done.

John swept out the truck while Kate and Pete’s dog, Bernadette checked his work. Many hands make light work. We were done in about 30 minutes.

Of course, being one of Ron’s adventures, all could not possibly go smoothly. When all the logs were unloaded and stacked, and Kate used our tiny house, we loaded up to head home. And the truck got stuck. It was muddier than we thought it was and the truck was just not having it. Thank goodness Ron thought to ask Pete to hang around to make sure we got out. He came back in with his pickup, Jesse got behind the wheel of the truck and the rest of us searched the remaining junk piles for something, anything we could shove under the tires. I found a piece of plywood but Don, he saved us by finding two car mats. That, and the rest of us pushing did the trick. I must be getting used to all this. Never doubted for a minute that we would get out. Of course, I did think we might have to call on Dick’s tractor again. Hugh sigh of relief, hugs all around and we all headed home. Another wonderful day.
Kate, your prize will be waiting for you at THF mushroom inoculation party next Saturday. You must attend to claim it.
All others, while you won’t be getting a prize for coming on April 16 you will learn how you can grow your own Shiitake mushrooms, have some great food and great fun. Come on – if you have read even one of my posts, you know we always have fun at THF. And everyone should live through one of Ron’s adventures. I promise, it will only make you stronger.