We are plum wore out.

 

We made it.  it was a long trip, but we are so happy to be back. 

The guys have finished bagging up the coal and are ready for the next truck .. $450 to go and we can order it.  On the way over the mountain we saw fresh snow on the tops of the mountain.  It is such a mixed message. The temperature is sweltering hot , but starting now we will have a viable sign that winter is coming .. each day the snow will creap it's way down the mountain until it hits .. with this first snow people will start to worry.  Already we have started getting calls for help.

We have a new friend that has moved in at the farm.  I will start making friends with him I hope.

The plums are just hanging on the trees .. just walking past them is enough to make them fall.

Julie and Baktagul are busy picking and prepping them

Tomorrow we will start making Jam, dates, jelly and chutney.. I even got a suggestion for plum pie.

Our first day here was spent meeting with our students and bringing their tuition money.    I think that although they knew we would help with school, the reality did not hit until we arrived .They are all very appreciative of everyone that helped with this ..