My brother and nephew (visiting from Florida and New York) were here to take part in a busy weekend. The technology and machinery size has changed a bit since my brother was living on the farm.
The weather cooperated for the Touchstone Energy Hot Air Balloonfest. Hot air balloons were aloft over fields and Lake Shelbyville.
Tomorrow’s forecast has a chance of rain. We shall see what happens. For today, roll with what comes your way!
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We are close to a hot air balloon venture; I love seeing them bobbing along over the Homestead.
They are attention-getters!