Of course, its the plumber's house!

Our plumber invited us to his house for a "Pond Party" yesterday. The property has a pond now, but it didn't have a pond when they bought it. In case you don't remember, Kelly (the plumber) is the one who finally knocked down that ugly barn we had out back. He really likes to play with his backhoe...he wants people to think it is a piece of necessary equipment, we know it is a toy. He used the backhoe to dig the pond. It occupies roughly 3 acres and is anywhere from 3 to 6 feet deep, fed by an underground spring. Having the aversion to water that both Evelyne and I have, we didn't go into the pond. (There were several others who refrained as well, for much the same reason, so we didn't feel like outcasts.) There were several teenagers at the party who had a ball out on the inflatable boat (room for 8...probably holding 12), and some younger kids who couldn't get enough of the paddle boat and the canoe. Adults were bobbing around the water in inner tubes or simply lolling on floating lounges. Food was good and it seems everyone was having a great time. Kelly and his wife, Connie, built a new house using their own labor and that of friends who were willing to help. It has taken them over 6 years to finish it, but they have a gorgeous home. It has two bedrooms upstairs, and a great two bedroom mother-in-law apartment on the lower level. (originally, this was to be a "hunter's retreat" which would be rented out during dove, deer and turkey seasons...it is now actually occupied by the mother-in-law). The house has 6 bathrooms...imagine that! Unfortunately, I forgot the camera, so for now you will need to use your imagination. Connie is from Tennessee. She said the next time y'all come to visit we need to take you to their house for a visit. Remind us...you will be impressed. (Especially considering this is rural Kansas!)