This started as a comment on a Facebook post (one of those "What I want from my husband" posts that I responded to). First, let me say to the men, " Do NOT pay attention to those stupid commercials where the jewelry makes the female human/penguin/whatever soooo happy!" We're not all like that. If you … Continue reading My country girl list
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Operation Move Those Pigs
Ted hooked up the electric to the fence in the big pig paddock, and it worked well so he decided today was the day to move the pigs. By the time I got out the door, he'd moved Dixie who heard Bitsy squealing because she was suddenly alone and promptly shot under the hot wire … Continue reading Operation Move Those Pigs
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Keep feed mice free
In the barn, if there's feed in feedbags, there are mice chewing into the bags and scattering it across the floor. Not only is this a waste of money, time, and resources, but it's also not sanitary. I've hit on the most foolproof way to store feed: old refrigerators placed on their backs and filled … Continue reading Keep feed mice free
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Elf antics
Those elves have been doing all sorts of things around here. The cupcake mix and goodies they left for cupcake decorating turned out quite well. Then they decided to climb my hutch and ride on the ceramic chicken. After this, Jake found a half eaten cupcake, and Elfie and Elfis had icing all over their … Continue reading Elf antics
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We met Jan Brett!
Sahara, Jake, and I drove 45 minutes this evening to a neighboring town's elementary school and met author/illustrator Jan Brett who stopped there as part of her book tour. The place was packed! She did a brief drawing lesson with the kids who attended and talked about her inspiration for her new book, Turnip, and … Continue reading We met Jan Brett!
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Elfie and Elfis are back!
We kicked off the Christmas season by attending the city's first annual tree lighting and visiting Santa at the local ice cream shoppe. On Sunday, the elves were found hanging around on the kitchen cabinet and living room ceiling fan. On Monday, Jake made them a little Lego bed with a Creeper pillow. They didn't … Continue reading Elfie and Elfis are back!
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Pigs on the loose (again)!
I heard DG and Puppers barking their alert barks, so I stepped out on the porch, hoping it was the UPS guy with my package. IT WAS BITSY AND DIXIE - LOOSE!!! They pushed the fence up at the bottom and both went right out (at the same spot). Nobody can ever tell me I … Continue reading Pigs on the loose (again)!
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I’ve got a plan!
Usually we have a big crew for Thanksgiving, and the past three years, I've made it a potluck. It's been awesome and easy for everybody. This year though I have cousins going to see a new baby on their side, two of Teddy's friends going to visit their families up north, and my parents probably … Continue reading I’ve got a plan!
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Little Miss Ornery
This kitten is so ornery. She's like a little devil cat most of the time. Once she settled in, she really settled in! Ted says whoever dumped her probably couldn't handle her. She stalks through the house, pouncing on everything that she thinks needs pounced (this includes paper, plastic, stuffed animals, trash bags, shoes, other … Continue reading Little Miss Ornery
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Pig on the loose!
It was bound to happen. BITSY GOT OUT OF THE PEN!!! She pushed the fence up and open at the very bottom of their area and trotted down the driveway. Gramma took her car and herded her back up the hill. I got a bucket of corn and some slop and fed Dixie. Bitsy wanted … Continue reading Pig on the loose!
Striving Acres 