Greenspan to Bernanke and the economy keeps a chugging along. The housing market that slowed in some areas, stayed steady in others. I trust that the Fed knows more about the economy than my major in Econ will allow me, but being on the receiving end of their rate hike, I for one favor error on the side of a light foot. The price of fuel alone is good for at least 75 basis points. What we look for now is the business world to carry the load.

Spring turkey season was slow, only one Tom. I got a mule showed hog with waddles down in OK with my bow. The Spaniards brought them over. Rusty was a big help. He's my "bird dog"/"kitty sitter"/"hog dog". We added Skeeter, Skooter and Peaches, why isn't it "Multiply like cats"? Same ole' Hank, Ginger and Sissy. I caught a few more bluegill and bass on the fly rod. Ty, my grandson caught his first Channel Cat. Taylor started T-Ball. Sharon & I haven't left Alta Vista. Kristin is learning to love the cloudy weather in Seattle with OTAK. For this ole' nurseryman, Radio Frequency Lesioning didn't cure, but sure helped my back. Talk to me if you lifted one to many tree balls in your younger years.

At Double Bar we had another good growing season and another good year to be in the nursery business. Thanks to all of our great customers for helping make our life's work a pleasant one.

We at Double Bar sincerely hope that we help make being a nursery person a pleasant occupation for you.

Sincerely,

Kip Hoffman
President