March 26, 2019
The weather is nicer and I have been enjoying "working" in the yard in the afternoons. Adding dirt and compost to the raised beds, improving the dirt (hopefully towards soil) in the beds by the house by adding compost...
Along the creek bank I noticed some largish rocks that I knew would be an issue when we go to mow so I decided to move them. I noticed something else in the creek bank and went down to investigate...
It was a toilet seat, with a full one toilet, broken into many, many pieces.
I know some "country" people pick somewhere and create their own "dump." We have found what we think was the remnants from a box spring, full on bags of garbage partly buried, tons of contributions to our tetanus bucket (a metal bucket we put random metal stuff that we don't plan to use but want contained until we are ready to take it to a recycling place), many, many items that one of our daughters named "treasures" last summer.
The toilet was different for me for a different reason. For years I have lamented that I wish I was strong enough to move a toilet. The few times we have needed to pull up our toilet over the years I have to wait for my husband to be available. This time I was able to move it myself, though it filled 3 boxes, and they were heavy, I could move them by myself. I have now moved a toilet and don't have a strong desire to ever do it again :)
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Monday, March 18, 2019
Spring Break Kick off
March 18, 2019
Today Spring Break had a great start.
Today Spring Break had a great start.
The snow is receding
There is still an iceberg wall in the creek bank
My Awesome brother took the old metal door that we had on sawhorses and
turned it into a great work table/bench
Panther is hunting mice and found several :)
My Awesome brother made the bunny an amazing hutch and run.
Two levels, hiding places to get out of the weather and space to run and dig
The bunny already made a couple holes to snuggle in.
Hopefully she won't decide to get out, but if she does, she is in the chicken field
Inside the lower part
The "floor" on the left covers the lower hiding place, the cover/roof comes down
to give her an upper hiding place.
What is left of the thistle pile after winter broken them down some...
This is our two Australorps. Teriyaki is on the right and the new one, Stir-fry is on the left.
Chickens checking out the bunny in their field.
They spent time together last fall when the bunny escaped,
and hid under some bushes with the chickens,
so we think they are safe together...
We built a couple plant lights, a couple weeks ago and started our garden plants inside, and have plans to do more as the weeks head closer to frost free nights
Some of the salad greens
Tomato and cucumber starts...
A look back, where we were just a month ago, and for the past 4 months...
It was fun, but I am grateful for spring!!!!
Monday, March 4, 2019
Flock
March 4, 2019
The Flock seems to have made it through the winter with no electricity run to the coop. It was a milder winter as far as temperatures. Very few nights below zero. There was a significant amount of snow. They all actually look better. The one in particular that we worried because she was still missing feathers on her neck has filled out. Some were molting late in the year but have all recovered well.
We added a Black Australorp to the flock this past weekend when a friend has problem with raccoons getting to their birds. She has integrated surprisingly well into the flock. I was concerned about pecking order and adding a single bird, but she is doing ok. The two we added in the late fall still keep themselves apart from the rest of the flock.
I am hoping and praying for a hen or two to go broody and raise us a few babies.
We will see what happens....
The Flock seems to have made it through the winter with no electricity run to the coop. It was a milder winter as far as temperatures. Very few nights below zero. There was a significant amount of snow. They all actually look better. The one in particular that we worried because she was still missing feathers on her neck has filled out. Some were molting late in the year but have all recovered well.
We added a Black Australorp to the flock this past weekend when a friend has problem with raccoons getting to their birds. She has integrated surprisingly well into the flock. I was concerned about pecking order and adding a single bird, but she is doing ok. The two we added in the late fall still keep themselves apart from the rest of the flock.
I am hoping and praying for a hen or two to go broody and raise us a few babies.
We will see what happens....
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Snow
February 17, 2019
Today we woke to several inches of snow. It is interesting because we had several storm predictions recently, but none proved to be as much as we got today. I love how fresh snow looks. Yes, I am anxious for spring and grass and planting, but fresh snow just looks like a nicely made bed ;)
Today we woke to several inches of snow. It is interesting because we had several storm predictions recently, but none proved to be as much as we got today. I love how fresh snow looks. Yes, I am anxious for spring and grass and planting, but fresh snow just looks like a nicely made bed ;)
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
New Experience
January 23, 2019
I have long thought people pulling cats out of trees were a little silly. Why not just let them figure it out? They got up, surely they can get down.... I should know never to judge another, I am bound to end up in a similar situation.
A random dog came through our yard today. A big dog. Apparently it scared our outdoor cat and she climbed a tree. After 3 hours, the sun has gone down, She was crying up there, we had already tried a couple times to bribe her down, the temps are dropping and it is already around 20 degrees and she is still up there... We said a prayer then we pulled out a ladder. First one of our daughters climbed the tree but couldn't get close enough. Up I went, my reach is just a little longer. I got a hold of her and yanked her down. No, it wasn't pretty, but I also don't think I hurt her. It was the best I could do in my precarious position. Once I got her to me, she clung to me like she did really want the help. The way down I wasn't holding her at all. If she wanted to stay in the tree, she totally could have gotten away. I think she was grateful, especially since this cat has been known to nip at us.
I am grateful she is safe in the shop, out of the weather. Prayers really are answered!
I have long thought people pulling cats out of trees were a little silly. Why not just let them figure it out? They got up, surely they can get down.... I should know never to judge another, I am bound to end up in a similar situation.
A random dog came through our yard today. A big dog. Apparently it scared our outdoor cat and she climbed a tree. After 3 hours, the sun has gone down, She was crying up there, we had already tried a couple times to bribe her down, the temps are dropping and it is already around 20 degrees and she is still up there... We said a prayer then we pulled out a ladder. First one of our daughters climbed the tree but couldn't get close enough. Up I went, my reach is just a little longer. I got a hold of her and yanked her down. No, it wasn't pretty, but I also don't think I hurt her. It was the best I could do in my precarious position. Once I got her to me, she clung to me like she did really want the help. The way down I wasn't holding her at all. If she wanted to stay in the tree, she totally could have gotten away. I think she was grateful, especially since this cat has been known to nip at us.
I am grateful she is safe in the shop, out of the weather. Prayers really are answered!
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Drifts
January 8, 2019
I know that weather can be dangerous. It can also be beautiful. The winds have been blowing and the drifts of snow are beautiful. I wonder why it sticks in some places and not others. Some you can see where a structure or tree have blocked the winds, but other times a larger drift seems to have formed for no reason. It looks like waves of the sea frozen in ice crystals. So pretty.
I know that weather can be dangerous. It can also be beautiful. The winds have been blowing and the drifts of snow are beautiful. I wonder why it sticks in some places and not others. Some you can see where a structure or tree have blocked the winds, but other times a larger drift seems to have formed for no reason. It looks like waves of the sea frozen in ice crystals. So pretty.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Christmas
December 6, 2018
In October President Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints encouraged the women of the church to read the Book of Mormon before the end of the year and mark the references to Jesus Christ. As I have done this I have found different reasons this was good for me. I have noted characteristics of Jesus and the many, many times some are noted, and explained. I have noted how truly loving He is. This past week I have noticed how awesome it is to read of His birth, life and death as we celebrate his birth. It is interesting that we don't just celebrate his birth on one day, we celebrate for weeks. It is great as his birth, life, death, resurrection and Atonement have such a profound affect on every day! I can not image my life, without his. Would I be overwrought with guilt at all times? Would I have the strength to do even a small portion of what I have done? Would I have any purpose to life? Would I fear death constantly? Would I mourn and grieve inconsolably for those that have passed on? Would I have any direction? Would I have family or friends in my life? Would I have any love, happiness, joy?
I am grateful for His life, His example, His teachings, His love, His Atonement, His Grace, His long suffer, His death, His resurrection, His words. I am thankful for Him. He lives!
In October President Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints encouraged the women of the church to read the Book of Mormon before the end of the year and mark the references to Jesus Christ. As I have done this I have found different reasons this was good for me. I have noted characteristics of Jesus and the many, many times some are noted, and explained. I have noted how truly loving He is. This past week I have noticed how awesome it is to read of His birth, life and death as we celebrate his birth. It is interesting that we don't just celebrate his birth on one day, we celebrate for weeks. It is great as his birth, life, death, resurrection and Atonement have such a profound affect on every day! I can not image my life, without his. Would I be overwrought with guilt at all times? Would I have the strength to do even a small portion of what I have done? Would I have any purpose to life? Would I fear death constantly? Would I mourn and grieve inconsolably for those that have passed on? Would I have any direction? Would I have family or friends in my life? Would I have any love, happiness, joy?
I am grateful for His life, His example, His teachings, His love, His Atonement, His Grace, His long suffer, His death, His resurrection, His words. I am thankful for Him. He lives!
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