George, Washington

On the 4th of July there is no better place to be than George, Washington. We're back in the rich farm country of central Washington visiting cousins and just having fun.

Irrigation if the way things are done up here and that means several different types of irrigation. There are circles which irrigate a large area with sprinklers in a circle covering as much as a quarter section of land in a day. Another method is siphon tubes. Here Steve and Craig set siphon tubes which take water from the ditch and send it down channels in the field. This method is labor intensive since pipes have to be changed daily.

Even the circles have to be monitored. Here Steve and craig check the water content of the soil in a circle. Water content is checked down about 18 inches and irrigation is changed depending on the results of the test. Craig is using a high tech water sensor while Steve is doing it the "old fashoned"way..... just digging a hole.

We had dinner at Rick and Kathy's new house on the Columbia river Wednesday evening. This is the million dollar view from their patio.

Rick did the BBQ and Steve cut the meat. The food was plentiful as you can see and really good. The food, the view and the company were all spectacular.

Just had to include this picture of Rick and daughter Julia. Thanks Rick and Kathy for a great and special evening. Great to see you all again! Good luck to Julia at WSU.

Now.... back to the 4th of July. The little town of George has a celebration every year on the 4th. How can you not when your town is named George, Washington? There was a 2 mile race and a 10K race. Sharleen, Ginny and I did the 2 mile and got a tee shirt for our efforts. Ginny placed third in her age group so she got a medal as well.

After the race there was a parade and then it was off to get some huge corn dogs and sit and listen to some music.

    It was then time for some cherry pie (remember we're in George, Washington). They made the worlds largest cherry pie and then served it free to all who wanted some. What a treat!        

        Back home the three of us had to show off our tee shirts. Then a nap was in order for all of us. Celebrating is a tough job! Now to get ready for the fireworks tonight. Happy 4th to everyone.