Update

Well, the piles are still burning (sort of). With cool temps, sleet, some rain and little wind it is amazing that they are still smoldering. Unfortunately this is because they are not burning nearly as well as we had hoped and this week we will meet with some grading people to see what needs to be done to get rid of all of the massive amounts that still remain. Next weekend D&I plan to attend an all-day conference by the NCPGA and he has had to work all weekend last weekend and this one on his construction job so almost no progress has been made in prepping the land. We haven't heard back from our source in Texas to see if he still has stock of varieties we want or not and it is looking more likely every day that we will just clear and plant ground cover this year and plan on planting trees next winter. It's a hard pill to swallow but there is no sense in rushing and not having the land and soil right before the trees get planted. Pray for Godly wisdom as we decide how quickly and exactly how to proceed.