Morning - I am out of town today and will write responses late this evening or tomorrow.

Traveled to the Kam Wah Chung museum this to revisit the small building that was the residence and place of business of Lung On and Doc Hay. The dry climate and record keeping habits created a time capsule of Chinese immigrant culture. Their story is reminder one does not need to travel or require a large amount of space to effect the lives of others.

It appears they sent financial support to Sun Yat-sen's Chinese Nationalist Party around the time he was working to overthrow the Qing dynasty and form a new government. Sun Yat-sen is considered the father of both mainland China and Taiwan.

Lung On was an active in multiple businesses during his lifetime. Doc Hay was the medical doctor for local residents, provided consultations to other practitioners and patient would travel from multiple states for treatment.

Doc Hay's records and Apothecary were recently visited by a delegation of Chinese scholars. Three extinct plants (not sure of the names) were found in his herb supplies. Samples have been taken back to China for analysis. His extensive medical texts appear to be unique and will be adding to the body of knowledge being systematically gathered on Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Personally my interest in Chinese medicine was sparked from discussions at family events about the doctor who had practiced in John Day, Oregon.

Farm Report

On the road to Portland for the C99 meet-up.

Colors are starting to change.

Mt Hood

Fortunately no truck on the run away ramp.

Old fire on the road to John Day.

A section of an old flue in eastern Oregon. As a child I was fascinated by the flue carrying water from the ditch to the neighbor's field.

A couple of weeks ago a single quail decided to join the chicken flock. Have not been quick enough with the camera. Did get a picture of the antelope who joined the cattle herd a few miles down the road.