I pruned these hydrangeas from the front of the bush where it was hanging over the sidewalk. My husband and youngest daughter said it looks like I picked a bunch of dead flowers and stuck them in a bucket on the counter. I like the way they look! LOL
Month: September 2017
Puppies!!!
We gave the goats to Farmer Johnson, and look what we saw at his barn! Jake loved playing with them! These Great Pyrenees mixed breed pups are HUGE! They are about five weeks old and weigh roughly twelve pounds each. These are going to be big dogs when they're full grown!
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The love of my life
We've been together 30 years. I wouldn't know how to breathe without my other half. Photo of his smoldering sexy look from February 1999
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Festival fun
Jake loved the Apple Festival. He got to bring his best friend, and they rode rides. He watched the parade and ate a huge funnel cake by himself. He said he can't wait to go again next year!
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Better chick door
Our chicken coop is separated into two sections. This is because we can quarantine new hens when we buy them until we are sure they aren't sick (when I remember and don't cost us $128 for a $15 rooster - more on that tomorrow!), and when we raise our little chicks, we can move them … Continue reading Better chick door
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Smartcar mileage
337.6 miles ÷ 8.25 gallons = 40.92mpg That's better. I'll take it!
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Waiting is so hard…
The neighbors are target shooting, so DG wasn't allowed to go out with Ted to lock up the chickens. She's stared forlornly at the door like this since he went out.
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Goats do NOT eat everything
Proof!
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How many can you spot?
Last Saturday, we worked outside all day. The chickens helped. Can you see how many are kicking around under the blackberry bushes? There were nine!
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Eek!! Snake!!!!!
It was an absolutely gorgeous day here on the farm, so Ted fixed the chicken coop door, and then I said, "Let's clean out the garage while it's not hot!" He agreed, and we got busy. We've been out here for five hours, trying to organize all of the tools and farm stuff and gardening … Continue reading Eek!! Snake!!!!!
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