Yesterday’s plant moving party was a big success. Seedlings that had been started over a year ago for Wolf Creek Commons landscaping had been stored at Mark & Lisa’s house (and cared for by them) ever since, but they’re pending move to Nevada City Cohousing prompted us to have to relocate the plants. Bob & Gail volunteered their property, and built a deer-proof fence to protect the plants. It took 11 of us from about 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. to load all the pots into trucks and trailers, drive about 10 miles, and then cart them downhill to their new home. The weather was great, the company was good, and the task got accomplished. I must admit I’m not necessarily looking forward to carting all those pots back up that hill once we’re ready to move them to their permanent home, but yesterday was a task well done. We even had participation from prospective new members who volunteered to help out!

After a much-needed shower, the ensuing barbecue and potluck was a very pleasant way to rest my tired body while conversing with my future WCC neighbors. The food, as always, was excellent. The camaraderie was even better. And we got to gaze down on our future landscaping, below Bob & Gail’s deck, while enjoying a very pleasant Nevada County evening.