Cavalry to the rescue

Ok, so this hasn't been the best week for me. First, I threw out my back. Nothing serious, but the Doc on Tuesday said no lifting or bending for a little while, which rules out most vegetable farming activities. Second, I got the flu with a high fever. Tuesday I was literally immobilized, and we skipped our Wednesay market.

But then word got out about our plight, and people from near and far showed up this weekend to help us out.

First, Tommi and Susannah, who work here, did their usual awesome jobs.

Then our friend Tom and his Mom and his children Ethan and Emma showed up on Friday and helped us pick peas for Saturday's market.

Our friends Cornelia and Josh came on Friday and also helped harvest peas, potatoes, beets, salad turnips, and lettuce. Here is Cornelia helping Maryellen with the peas.

Then my brother Geoff and his spouse Sheri and their two year old daughter Lois came up late Friday night. Maryellen and Geoff did the market on Saturday as I luxuriated in bed and ate bon-bons.

Lastly, on Sunday, my Gramma showed up and fixed us all a big Sunday dinner of roast pork and pies and all kinds of goodies. Here she is with a duck-wielding Wavo.

We also had lots of calls and well wishes and good vibes sent from all over the planet. I am actually feeling a lot better now -- the flu is just a few remaining stubborn sniffles, and the back feels like I should be working again soon.

Thank you everyone!!!