There was lots to do heading into Labor day weekend. We went to the last Summer on the Square for this year. We sat around on the grass, talking with friends meeting new ones. Rich even won a raffle prize. A very nice “refreshment basket” that was full of Boulevard Beer and customized pop corn. Very cool!

Friday night we went to the BIG CITY of Ames to our east. We usually prefer to find locally owned restraunts, but couldn’t resist the call of calzones from Old Chicago. We definitely are going to do restaurant research before our next trip.

Saturday was FINISH SIDING on the Corn Crib DAY! It took us about 5 hours, but we got every single piece up and finished the north side. It looks great! It get me excited to move on to our next project. . .concrete work. Something is living in our camper that we left out there for a base of operations. I think we are going to sell it since we now have a close place to go to for showers, naps, and food. Know anyone?

Okay, so technically this isn’t and event from the weekend, but it is a fun story. Every year, after the pool behind our house here closes (usually after Labor Day), they have a “Doggie Paddle” at the pool. It is $1 per paw to get in and free for their humans. The dogs have run of the pool. So Mason and I took Ozzie. I know he likes water, but was not sure if he could swim. I thought it was encouraging when he immediately jumped in. I don’t think Ozzie took into account the depth and that he would have to swim. He feebly made it back to the edge and begged to get out. Next stop was the kiddie pool That was more his speed. What a chicken! He and Mason had a great time though.