Animals
- A Record Breaker!
Apparently we had the storm of the century this weekend.All I know is...it snowed and snowed and snowed.And then it snowed some more! By the time all was said and done,we had around a foot and a half...more in some spots. It's no surprise that we...
- Spring Fever...continued
Although Spring is in the air...winter is still on the ground. Our farm is situated on the north side of a gradual slope,so we retain our snow for the longest time.As I drive through the countryside...I watch the fields emerge from beneath the snow.But...
- With Frost Looming....
Yesterday was the last of our temperate October days...says the weatherman. With temps in the low 60's, I took the opportunity to get some outdoor work done.Mowing for the last time, raking leaves and cleaning the pasture were the chores of the day....
- Friends
You might think me odd when I tell you how exciting yesterday afternoon was for me.But then again, if you know me, you won't think it odd at all! Yesterday afternoon was Super Duper Pooper Scooper afternoon! After a month with snow on the ground...
- January Quietude
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season,it was wonderful to be able to enjoy a quiet weekend at home. Most of Saturday we spent indoors.I finished one quilt top and started another, while Hubbs caught up on his reading. Sunday morning...
Animals
Reward For A Hard Day's Work....
This is quite a busy week on the farm.
This Saturday we are having an open house for Hubbs' workmates.
With over a hundred people coming to the farm,
I am working hard to get everything in tiptop shape.
Mowing, weeding, and a little planting are all on the ToDo list for this week.
I thought the playhouse needed a little garden in front,
but realized that there is a stone pad underneath it which sticks out in front.
Plan B: Container gardens with delphiniums and coreopsis.
Finally, we were able to pick strawberries.
Huge, juicy berries, fresh snow peas and just picked green beans were a part of last
night's dinner.
There is no better time of year than this...
with our meals picked fresh every day!
When the work is done for the day,
we take a little time to play.
And play always involves time spent with the animals.
A visit to the donkeys is like a visit with two two-year-olds.
They are so busy...
and curious...
And like two-year-olds, they put everything in their mouths.
While one was chewing on my hair,
the other was chewing on my shoes!
You have to keep your wits about you when you sit with the donkeys.
Who knows what they will decide to taste!
In contrast to the donkeys is the pigs.
A visit to Ginger and MaryAnn is always calming and peaceful.
Like the donkeys, the pigs love to be close to us.
However, the pigs are almost always recumbent.
They lie down next to us and peacefully fall asleep...
And after a long day of work outside, I am inclined to lie down beside them!
Moll, my shadow, takes this opportunity
to do a little primping.
Actually, a lot of primping!
"Hey, stop staring!" she says.
I give her her privacy and go back to napping.
Bet you've never used a pig as a pillow!
I have to say, there is nothing more peaceful than a nap
with my friends!
- A Record Breaker!
Apparently we had the storm of the century this weekend.All I know is...it snowed and snowed and snowed.And then it snowed some more! By the time all was said and done,we had around a foot and a half...more in some spots. It's no surprise that we...
- Spring Fever...continued
Although Spring is in the air...winter is still on the ground. Our farm is situated on the north side of a gradual slope,so we retain our snow for the longest time.As I drive through the countryside...I watch the fields emerge from beneath the snow.But...
- With Frost Looming....
Yesterday was the last of our temperate October days...says the weatherman. With temps in the low 60's, I took the opportunity to get some outdoor work done.Mowing for the last time, raking leaves and cleaning the pasture were the chores of the day....
- Friends
You might think me odd when I tell you how exciting yesterday afternoon was for me.But then again, if you know me, you won't think it odd at all! Yesterday afternoon was Super Duper Pooper Scooper afternoon! After a month with snow on the ground...
- January Quietude
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season,it was wonderful to be able to enjoy a quiet weekend at home. Most of Saturday we spent indoors.I finished one quilt top and started another, while Hubbs caught up on his reading. Sunday morning...