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Dispatches From Quarry Farm: The Last Cigar of The Next Caretaker

Dispatches From Quarry Farm: The Last Cigar of The Next Caretaker

by Steve Webb | Jun 20, 2019 | Dispatches from Quarry Farm

Originally posted by: Steve Webb on June 20, 2019 Caretaker Steve Webb and his son are the only year-round residents of Quarry Farm. Steve provides us with occasional, not always altogether reliable, updates from the premises. The grass is green with light brown wisps...
Dispatches From Quarry Farm: Sympathetic Funk

Dispatches From Quarry Farm: Sympathetic Funk

by Steve Webb | Apr 5, 2019 | Dispatches from Quarry Farm

Originally posted by: Steve Webb on April 5, 2019 Caretaker Steve Webb and his son are the only year-round residents of Quarry Farm. Steve provides us with occasional, not always altogether reliable, updates from the premises. “If man could be crossed with the cat it...
Dispatches from Quarry Farm: The First Snow

Dispatches from Quarry Farm: The First Snow

by Steve Webb | Nov 28, 2018 | Dispatches from Quarry Farm

Originally posted by: Steve Webb on November 28, 2018 Caretaker Steve Webb and his son are the only year-round residents of Quarry Farm. Steve provides us with occasional, not always altogether reliable, updates from the premises. The first snow of the year brings a...
Dispatches From Quarry Farm: I’m Looking Out The Window Again

Dispatches From Quarry Farm: I’m Looking Out The Window Again

by Steve Webb | Oct 6, 2018 | Dispatches from Quarry Farm

Originally posted by: Steve Webb on November 6, 2018 Caretaker Steve Webb and his son are the only year-round residents of Quarry Farm. Steve provides us with occasional, not always altogether reliable, updates from the premises. I’m looking out the window again. It’s...
Dispatches From Quarry Farm: Autumn Arrives

Dispatches From Quarry Farm: Autumn Arrives

by Steve Webb | Sep 4, 2018 | Dispatches from Quarry Farm

Originally posted by: Steve Webb on September 4, 2018 Caretaker Steve Webb and his son are the only year-round residents of Quarry Farm. Steve provides us with occasional, not always altogether reliable, updates from the premises. The turning of the seasons, the first...
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