Helpers, workers, where are you?

All kinds of wonderful work things are supposed to be happening here at Many Branches, but it is all promises.  The economy is so good everyone is busy and work is piled up.  That's a good thing unless you are waiting to have work done in a small space of good weather time.  So I spend time in the kitchen looking out the windows while cooking noting everything that needs done and admiring what does not need doing.  During this session I made scalloped potatoes with smoked Gouda and forgot to put in the ham, so the side is sauteed ham with peppers and onions. Actually I think I scare the workers when they do show up because I am so happy to see them.  I offer food and drink and smiles, but I guess everyone is doing that right now.  Mike and Nate are very busy which is great.  Andy is finishing up a set of classes at OSU and picking out the next set that interests him.  Matt is in Japan and missing his little family but learning a lot.  JD is now a Gator and will spend his Junior and Senior year at UF. (Oh dear.  I posted this news already, sorry, after all it is Friday the 13th so I am trying to be positive and not spook the gods.)

Alex just got engaged.  I have a feeling we are going to have many weddings this year and next.

Scallop potatoes with sautéed ham peppers and onions on the side