Every summer, my inlaws plant a little patch of corn. My mother-in-law freezes what they can't eat, and then my father-in-law cuts down the stalks and brings them to our cattle. Bessie (left) and Tilly (right) 8/21/21 They sure do love them!
farm life
I think…
...Libya likes it here. (Secretly plotting the destruction of every other cat and dog on the farm)
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The chickens had visitors today!
Ted was able to push the opossum back under the fence (the same spot where it came in), and it played dead the entire time. He walked all the way back to the garage and got the snow shovel, and it still played dead. He put it in the snow shovel and carried it all … Continue reading The chickens had visitors today!
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That must’ve been some dream…
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Left behind
Ted went to lock up the chickens and wouldn't let the girls go. They've been staring intently at the door since he went out.
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The beauty of the day
"Walls for the wind, And a roof for the rain, And drinks beside the fire. Laughter to cheer you, And those you love near you, And all that your heart may desire." ~Irish blessing
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Woodpeckers
The other morning, Ted swore up and down that he was hearing a woodpecker. I could hear a knocking noise but thought it was something rattling around on my metal baking table from the vibrations of the dishwashers. Imagine my surprise when later the next day I looked out at the bird feeders on the … Continue reading Woodpeckers
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The tree
The lightning hit on the right side years ago. The tree trimming guys were sent by the electric company earlier this week, and they said this tree has to be cut down. They said the neighbor gave them permission to cut down what they wanted, and they think this tree is on his side of … Continue reading The tree
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Friday
Friday is a terror. I know she doesn't look like it, but she IS. See that toy under her? We have to hide it at night or else she runs all over the house with it, dragging it from one room to another, over and over and over. She thumps up and down the stairs … Continue reading Friday
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Happy chickens…
...enjoying the sunshine.
Striving Acres 