summer

It was a long week

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I love taking pictures around the farm, and I love sharing about it all on this blog. Sometimes, though, there just aren't enough hours in the day to do everything. This past week was one of those times.  I simply packed too much into the week to sit down and blog about it.  I have … Continue reading It was a long week

Fostering (again)

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I was cruising Facebook Saturday and saw this: I just couldn't leave her in the pound for the weekend (she'd have been stuck until Monday because the pound is closed Saturday afternoon through Monday morning).  I contacted the assistant dog warden to let her know I'd foster the puppy, and I was on my way … Continue reading Fostering (again)

Music soothes the wild beast(s)

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I went to the high school to watch the band camp show. Sahara is in marching band again and loving it. I happened to look left across the field, and there were these beauties. A few minutes later, two more joined them. Sahara said these deer stand on that side of the field all the … Continue reading Music soothes the wild beast(s)

Busy bees

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This squash plant came up by the garage as a volunteer.  I had both pumpkins and zucchini donated to my chickens last year, and I have no idea which one this is. I just left it alone. It's had lots of flowers, and the vines are big and strong, but nothing has come of it. … Continue reading Busy bees

Bessie gave me a heart attack

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I was coming home from dropping Sahara off at band this morning, and I noticed Beef (unusually) standing a ways off from Bessie, and Bessie was off by herself, standing over what looked like a big brown lump setting in the dirt.  I couldn't see it very well, but the closer I git, I could … Continue reading Bessie gave me a heart attack

She needed a vet!

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DG's bandage showed bleeding through it, and I was concerned about bacteria and infection so I called the vet's office this morning. They were great about getting her in right away. She was very well-behaved while waiting her turn. The exam room made her nervous. She was not happy about the sedative (shot) but didn't … Continue reading She needed a vet!

Fixing a foot

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Somehow, DG cut herself badly tonight while Ted was doing farm chores. I think she did it in the creek, but I'm not positive. It looked like a gouge, but once I got it cleaned, I saw it was a big slash. We're rural so all vet offices close after 12pm on Saturdays.  I didn't … Continue reading Fixing a foot