[Carpenter] 4/9/08 Status update

[Kevin Carpenter]

Hi Grant -

Yes, we are enjoying the journey, but like many a busy vacation, the trip
itself is rather exhausting.

Thanks for the clarification - I was NOT aware of the past list.

Do many people put in for funds, then change their minds when it comes
time to pay the upfront cost?  I would think at least some peoples
financial situations would dictate such a reaction.

With regards to the wait:  I'm just glad we bought when we did and got
into this springs sign-up.  Had we be bought now, it sounds like it would
be MANY years before such funds became available.

I would like to discuss with you the dry holes needed to keep my property
in Missouri <smile>.  Are those cheap enough, and is the situation urgent
enough, that I should just do them myself and use the SWCD funds for
larger projects?

Oh, forgot one other update:  We are having a public water tap put in.

Cheers,

Kevin

> Kevin,
>
> Sounds like things are starting to fall into place.  I hope you are
> enjoying the journey, as well as the excitement of getting things done.
>
>>From your earlier message, I feel there may be some explaining necessary.
> Though you were drawn number nineteen on the SWCD cost share list, It
> still may be another year before we have the funding to start on your
> project.  What you may or may not know, is that we still have twenty to
> twenty-five people left on the last cost share list to get through before
> we can start on the list you were just drawn from.
>
> There will not be any action necessary for you to take at this time.  I
> will call and inform you when it looks like we are getting close to having
> funds for your project.
>
> Until then, enjoy the ride and watch those bees
>
> If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail any time.
>
>
> Grant
> District Technician
> Adair SWCD
> (660) 665-3274 ext 111
>
>
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> "Kevin Carpenter" <kevinc at mysticplains.org>
> Sent by: carpenter-bounces at mysticplains.org
> 04/09/2008 12:01 PM
> Please respond to
> "Carpenter Prairie in the Mystic Plains COA" <carpenter at mysticplains.org>
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> Just a quick update:
>
> The fence cleaning project between the Shoop property and mine is done
> with the exception of reseeding (in the works).
>
> Last I heard, Donnie was still waiting for his shearing attachment to be
> completed, but WCC will commence once it has.
>
> We have a 900' gravel road in.
>
> The "domestic" area is fenced in with a 6-wire, 6 foot, electric fence.
>
> We pulled position 19 on the MDC SWCD funding lottery.  20 projects are
> expected to be completed this year, so we really lucked out.  Thanks
> Frank!
>
> Bees are expected tonight/tomorrow and will be installed in their new home
> this weekend.
>
> House Architect is SUPPOSE to show up Saturday to figure elevations and
> adjust the designs appropriately.
>
> We are expecting to arrive around dusk on Friday to install the bees, and
> will remain until Sunday early-afternoon.  Please swing by and visit if
> you get the chance!
>
> Kevin
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