Loreto

Harold called Robbie and had a long chat.  It turns out Robbie and his wife have started a small vineyard near Loreto, Mexico, on the Baja, and they had to be there for the grape harvest!  He said their timing was off, but they had to come back anyway.  He said they have a lot to learn about making wine; they have made 60 gallon batches but have yet to get a tasty batch.  Robbie is still busy making sand in Portage (he said the excavator broke down there twice and he had to get an exchange), and could not yet make a promise on when he will get the culverts done.  He will get them fairly soon, spread D1 on the top landing, and add some fill to the steep spot on the hill.  He will leave the pit open for burning, and figure on filling there next year,  He said it’s likely to settle a bit by then anyway, and will take 3-4 loads of pit run, plus some D1 to cover.