When you farm, it's pretty much common place to have something going on at all times with at least one animal. Today (Thursday), I had a first time occurence. I let the chickens out to free range, picked up Sahara from school, and heard her say this when she exited the van at home: "You've … Continue reading In my living room…
Farm life
Rising water
The snow is beautiful, but when it melts, this is what happens... Then add in two days of rain last week, and this is what happens... See the edge of the road near the bottom of the photo? The water from the pond in the background was almost over the road and bridge. This was … Continue reading Rising water
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On furlough
Sunday was absolutely gorgeous here! We spent almost four hours outside doing little chores that built up over the winter. The chickens got to head into the paddock for the day. Since we can't contain Bessie there anymore (she just goes right through or over the fence), we were thinking of moving the chickens there … Continue reading On furlough
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Even the dogs know..
...spring is just around the corner! Now that the temps are warmer, they love to be on the front porch for hours at a time. The top of the steps marks the coveted spring spot for lounging and napping.
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Waste not, want not
I made a roast the day before yesterday and then beef stew with the leftovers yesterday. I meant to put the stew in the fridge for lunch today but forgot. That's okay. Smidge didn't mind, and now she has lunch for the week!
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Snow AGAIN
The snow was melting like crazy Tuesday and Wednesday. The yard looked like a mud hole Wednesday afternoon. Now it looks like this Thursday morning: Front porch steps... Driveway and chicken coop...that picket fence is 3' tall - look how deep the snow is!!! We also have a tree blocking the top of the driveway... … Continue reading Snow AGAIN
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Dinner and a show
Sahara played music for me during dinner. It was great! She started playing the clarinet in September 2013. She practiced for hours all that year and joined marching band the summer of 2014. The whole band practiced for hours and hours. My little girl has some real musical ability!
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Winter water
It's cold enough (-20 this morning on the way to surgery) that the water tanks freeze and stay frozen. Ted bought another tank heater and threw it in the other water tank. He had to bust up the ice - even with the heaters - with a big 2x4. I just keep reminding us all … Continue reading Winter water
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Relax…
...with a good book! I also highly suggest doing so with an excellent cup of coffee and a loyal dog and a crackling fire by your side! I won this coffee cup in a library summer reading program held for adults a few years ago. I was so excited for that program. It didn't make … Continue reading Relax…
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Garden time!
Even though it looks like this outside my front door right now (with 4"-8" more expected today!!!), I'm getting some things going for my garden! What could I possibly do with an old ice cream bucket? I can start a little compost in it!!! I'm clabbering a little milk for my hens in one milk … Continue reading Garden time!
Striving Acres 