Believe me. We've tried for two years to give away the giant pile of cherry wood, and we've had two takers. Finally, Ted read that a leaf blower, when aimed at the base of the woodpile, would fan the flames enough that it would burn quickly. He went to work yesterday and came home … Continue reading We can’t give it away!
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Work never ends here
On the weekends, we always have something to do around here. Two weekends ago, we had to fix a gate that Ted noticed was ready to fall off the main pasture! Who wants to chase cattle? NOT US. We've been there and done that, and it's only fun the first two times! Luckily, the weather … Continue reading Work never ends here
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Cow kisses!
Tilly and Belle, best friends
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Spoiled girls
Bindi, Bessie, Belle, and Chantilly having their grain mix Belle and Chantilly are best friends. Look! Belle is getting little horns! This is how to tell Bessie and Bindi apart: Bessie has a big white mark across her back... ...and Bindi does not!
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Freebies are always good!
Someone posted on a local Facebook group that she had two broken refrigerators and a washer for free - first come, first serve! We use broken refrigerators to store our pig feed and cattle feed, and I've been watching for another for a while to store the chicken feed. I immediately woke Ted up from … Continue reading Freebies are always good!
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Welcome to the world!
Bessie had her baby sometime in the night between Thursday's wee hours and Friday morning. When we saw her Friday evening, she was prancing all over the field. There was no bumbling around like Bindi did. Welcome to the world, little Belle!
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I’m on baby watch!
Jake and I noticed Bessie, Bindi, and Chantilly were all in the hoop house and wouldn't come when we called, so we turned off the electric fence and checked it out. Bessie's membrane has broken! We should have a calf on the ground soon!
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Have a happy Sunday!!!
Love, Bessie, Bindi, and Chantilly
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Goin’ huntin’ (but not really)
Ted got a new toy on his way home from work Monday. I mentioned to him over his vacation that I saw a fly repellent gun at the feed store last summer, but I hadn't seen it since then. He was vaguely interested, but he didn't seem to be paying much attention, and … Continue reading Goin’ huntin’ (but not really)
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Summer break is here!
I'm so happy right now! My summer break officially starts as of 5pm today! I never know who's happier about summer vacation...students or teachers (but I have an inkling as to who it is). There are four big home projects on my summer to do list: 1. Finish painting and putting furniture together for Sahara's … Continue reading Summer break is here!
Striving Acres 