(Above: Blueberry Pie. This is probably the most photogenic dessert I have ever made.)
12/20/2020:
Dawn of 12/20/2020: The rising sun illumines grey clouds and a group of Angus bovines enjoying the freshly installed cow-wood. 
A newborn Beefmaster heifer ET (Embryo Transfer) with its mother. The size of its ears compared to its skull is quite astonishing. 
Dusk of 12/20/2020. 
The drain has now been fitted. Now, I simply need to seal the drains themselves and fasten the waterlines to Jacobhouse via pipe clamp (or possibly glue). 
Dinner: A delicious bacon / mushroom / cheddar / arugula fritatta.
12/21/2020:
Morning of 12/21/2020: Blueberry Pie. This is probably the most photogenic dessert I have ever made. 
Shortly after an astounding lunch of sushi, a fellow that runs a nearby hydroponic farm (and that has bought beef before) dropped off a number of leaf-lettuce heads. This picture was taken to clearly show the label. 
Afternoon of 12/21/2020: blue sky and loose bands of high clouds. 
At first I thought this was a mother and her calf. On reading the tags, though, I found that there was no relation. These are just cows doing cow-things. I should note that the bovine in this image (#256 – tag barely legible) does seem to be beloved by a number of calves. For three days in a row, I’ve seen the juveniles licking on her, laying by her, and simply being near her. Maybe she’s just a nice cow. 
Sunset as seen through a bovine-chewed palm frond.
12/22/2020:
Dawn of 12/22/2020. 
Ritsabittle #3: A trip to (and down) the Rainbow River with Madre. This was the end of an offshoot up which we canoed. 
A truly tropical scene. 
Self-photograph of me and Madre navigating the narrow rivulet. 
An overhanging branch under which we had to duck in order to pass. 
This random gate in the middle of the forest made for a somewhat odd sight. 
Turtles. 
This is a picture of the Rainbow River taken from the headwaters. 
The reflections within the water here were of superb clarity. 
A Cormorant spotted about thirty feet away. 
20 feet away … 
3 feet away. 
Instead of flying away like a normal bird, the cormorant simply dipped into the water. 
A vaguely symmetrical image acquired on a straight run. 
Bald Cypress knees. 
On returning home, I rested, helped tend to a couple cattle-related activities, and visited the garden. All the plants appear to be thriving.
12/23/2020:
Dawn of 12/23/2020. 
As can be seen in this picture, the transplanted Loquat tree is faring quite well. 
View from the ‘Contemplation Step’ at the eastern side of Jacobhouse. The pastoral landscape dotted with bovines along with a plenitude of lush foliage and overhanging oaks makes for a tranquil scene. 
Sunset of 12/23/2020.
12/24/2020:
Dawn of 12/24/2020. 
A young British Blue / Longhorn hybrid out of #335. 
This is what I found standing to my right after taking pictures of the prior bovine. 
This is the third Blueberry Pie I have produced this week. I neglected to take a picture of Blueberry Pie #2, but this is a pretty close representation. 
A picture of a recently enjoyed piece of Blueberry Pie #2 which Madre brought up to our neighbors atop the East hill. 
Dinner pastries made with some leftover pie-crust (dough), prosciutto, gruyere cheese, and garden-grown arugula. 
Dinner. The aforementioned pastries, a delicious piece of Padre-made pizza, and a spinach salad dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
12/25/2020:
Dawn of 12/25/2020. 
An apple pie destined for the dinner table this evening (along with plenty of homemade whipped cream). 
A large loaf of sourdough prepared for a lunch at Grandma’s house. Now, at 5:53 PM, I can confirm that it bore a chewy texture and soft crumb. Terrific. 
A view of the sunset from Jacobhouse’s kitchen. 
Homemade apple pie and whipped cream: A superb Christmas dessert
12/26/2020:
Dawn of 12/26/2020. A heavy frost lay on the ground. 
The gate to the beef pasture glittered icily beneath the dawn’s light. 
The Angus bovines seemed quite comfortable with this frigid weather. 
Jewels of Opar after a full night of watering in sub-32 temperatures. 
It’s almost as if they were named ‘Jewels of Opar’ for a reason… though I believe that is a reference to when they are covered with dew. In this case, they almost looked akin to the coral one would find at a reef. 
A late afternoon sky above the beef pasture. 
Dusk of 12/26/2020 (and some very cool clothes… both figuratively and literally.) 
Dinner: A Master Blend Angus shoulder roast. 
A fully-sliced roast accompanied by a garnish of arugula. 
It is difficult to surpass a meal of homegrown beef & greens.
Final Note: This week’s Kayaking was quite an enjoyable adventure. There shall be even more matters of interest in the coming week, and as for the week after that? Mexico!
Seems like a lot happens in a week, appreciate you sharing or from the mouth of 335 “thank you”