Some new things

When in doubt, throttle it out! That is what Callum says, anyway.

This is our new fourwheeler--a Kawasaki Prairie 700--that is one big engine with lots of power. This is, foremost, a too. Although I know that we will have some fun with this as well. The Prairie is a smooth ride that's easy to handle. You can ride "two up" on the big seat. It has some neat features, like four wheel differential switch (so ALL four tires can spin at the same time...in case you get stuck, need that power, etc) a winch, and a plow. The plow can angle from side to side (like your typical plow can) but it also has three settings, to be either flat, "V" or "wing," depending on how you want to move the snow that day. We were definitely thinking ahead when we bought this, thinking of other stuff we will do with it someday--as far as work goes. When we move and have a bit more land, we'll do a bit more firewood (since we will have the space). This fourwheeler will definitely come in handy toting wood around. But let's not ignore the fact, too, that the Goldsmith's will have some fun this summer and fall on all the great trails in Fairfield and beyond.....

Last night we took Callum to Sukee arena to see the "ice-bike" races. Or, at least, the warmups...since the races didnt get underway until about 8. But in the yellow is our friend Paul--one of the mechanics at Mathieu's Cycle. He ended up winning the race last night. Callum got a kick out the whole thing--folks have, basically, screws in their tires, and they get really great traction on the ice!
Callum's latest tower, built this morning. Also note his cash register. He politely does business with Amanda and I, calling us both SIR each time he makes a sale....
Oh, and the subject of this blog is new thingS, so here is the second thing. Callum and Maira now have some goldfish in their room. What do you mean there were FOUR fish when we started out? I have no idea what you are talking about!! But Callum has these great fish, whom he named Thomas. All three of them. Well...four, originally. They. are. all. named. Thomas.