When I think of a prairie, I picture a landscape of flat grassland without any trees as far as the eye can see in all directions and where the yonder goes on for miles. Well, from the center of our land, you can see Pampa, the prison, a few ranches, the local landfill (well-maintained), trains and the bend of a railroad off in the distance, and some houses across the road . Except for the few houses across the road all those other landmarks are miles away. We won’t be out on the “high-lonesome”, but far enough out to have a country view on three sides … less than 5 minutes from town, and less than 10 from Pak-a-Burger. It takes 15 minutes to make an order after you call it in … perfect. No worries for city visitors needing the comfort of town.
We’ll be moving a hive of bees out there by the end of April or first of May so I’ll keep you posted on their life on the prairie as well. City bees actually find more pollen and nectar than country bees, so we’ll need to plant more to help them out.
Randy and I have had a dream to live in the country, and it’s about to happen. By “we” I mean Don and Marilyn are coming with us … watch how we build a one-story house into a home with living quarters for each couple by the end of summer 2019, and once we’re settled this fall; I hope we’ll add chickens, a few calves and a puppy!
Groundbreaking will start on February 18, 2019 with our builder, Chaney Construction out of Pampa. It’s been a pleasure working with Jimmy and Amy to make this happen, and we pray for guidance, safety, good decisions and unity to build our home.
A walk down a country road is good for body,
heart and soul.
beehavin' on the prairie 