Life is improving here as help was available today. The tree is cut and the fence is back up and hot. No one can run away now.
Unless you’re a chicken and want to pay possum and make others think you’ve runaway.
Category Archive: Life
Dog and pony show; omg
It seems like a dog and pony show around here. Today, the dogs realized the fence isn’t hot because of the tree across it. In addition to that, it has pulled the fence down and the gate has a big gap in it. I had company when they learned this. I didn’t know where Beau was, but I had to catch Lacey or she would have gone out with the company and met up with Beau and it would have been a very long trip for the two of them. I did catch Lacey and brought her into the house. Then I started the car and Beau was close enough to hear the engine. He likes going, so when I got to the bottom of our hill, he was waiting to come in through the gate. Big relief!. So I put these two dogs in “doggie jail” which is 8′ x 20′. Then I gave each a bone. A big fight ensued. But these dog fights are more noise than any thing else. I just have to stay out of the way while they are deciding who is in charge. When that settled down, I gave them dinner, which started the whole thing all over again. That done, I went off to feed and water all the other animals that call this place home. The two little goats decided they would like to see the inside of the house and did their best to get in. We nipped that one in the bud. But they did get in about 2 feet before they were turned around. Then while I was feeding the others, Daisy decided it was time to chase chickens, which is a big NO and she knows that, but it is also fun and she is a 5 month old puppy. I finished all that, and put the two young ewes and the two goats in a horse stall for the night so they wouldn’t get into trouble until tomorrow. After that we blocked the gate so no one can get through. Then because Daisy was being a puppy, we let her trade places with Lacey. So tonight Lacey is guarding the pastures by herself, with backup barking if needed from Daisy and Beau in jail.
Everyone was fed and I need a halter for Daisy, so I went to Explorer, typed in Amazon and clicked the first one that came on. It was a virus, then I was able to contact the Geeksquad, who frequently saves me from such disasters. (Believe me this has been very inexpensive insurance) Now who would have thought that clicking the first Amazon entry would do that? Computer is all repaired now and I’m ready to drop
Oh, what did I accomplish today? I changed the light bulb on the stairway and went to the butchers and bought dog bones. I made some meals and did some dishes. But perhaps I should have sold tickets to my “dog and pony sheep show. Bored? Not a chance! I am thankful I can sit back and laugh at all this.
And so I don’t forget, here is my OMG = One monthly goal with Elm Street Quilts. I am happy to sign up for their challenge to get one thing done. It gives me the extra push I need. This month isn’t over yet, and I am so hoping to get another 2-3 things checked off the list I made early this month.
Welcomed home
Today I did the animal chores since we are now home again. See what welcomed me home.
These trees have taken down this fence and shorted out two sides of the hot wire. I contracted to have these trees taken down and the brush cleared to be done by the end of September at the latest. And this is the reason I detest not being able to do things myself.
But on a happy note, so much rain fell during the time we were gone, that the pond has started filling again. The ducks and geese will be so happy.
Home again!
We are home again! and I won’t bore you with tons of photos, but maybe just a couple will be okay.
We missed her mother in this photo as she was in the kitchen serving more food. I think daughter, Jen, took this photo.
There was so much food everywhere. Her family (direct from Armenia) was delighted to meet us and fixed us a dinner feast. Then the next night they put on this marvelous engagement party. They prepared an incredible amount of various foods, as celebrating with food is extremely important. And of course we had to try Armenia food (which was delicious) as well as American food prepared just for us.
Yes, I dropped those two stitches, but decided just to leave them until tomorrow when I was better rested. Sometimes doing something when tired just makes a bigger mess. But I wanted to show you that I really did some knitting on my travels. And when rested, this will be an easy fix.
Vacation time
Leaving Seattle and some rain for
for somewhat sunnier skies in California, where we are veggin out.
or maybe not completely. They came back from Costco and said “make this all fit in the refrigerator” It is food for tomorrow night’s engagement party.
I have started a pair of socks. I brought enough yarn to make two pair, but it seems I haven’t been knitting a lot.
Sunbonnet Sue #2 done!
Sunbonnet Sue #2 is all bound and really to go greet a little girl who will enjoy the snuggles.
The floors are now swept and mopped and I am ready to tackle the laundry.
Mind out of gear; Pumpkin heads
Have you ever been so busy that your mind is “out of gear? Today, after the gym, I needed to purchase gas and go to the post office. I was being very efficient and making one trip or so was the plan. Gym done, gas in car and off to the post office. I parked, picked up the package to mail and realized that I had not addressed it, nor was I able to get the address from where I was. So, I went back home, addressed the box and sent it out later today. Sometimes efficiency is not efficient!
We finished changing coats on the Cormos who have outgrown their coats and this fellow really seems to be enjoying the dogs bed.
These two Pumpkin heads are 13″ wide and 20 and 21″ high. It feels so good to have finished them after having started them so long ago.
Sunbonnet sue #2
I have a home for Sunbonnet Sue #2, so have started quilting this flimsy.
It’s rather difficult to see, but these are leaves in the pink area. The darker red with have feathers.
Because it didn’t rain today, we were able to do mundane farm chores like moving hay, etc. So tonight it feels good to be able to sit down and rest and know that tomorrow I won’t be working.
My prayers are with those in disaster areas and especially in burning California, where we have friends. But my prayers are also for each of you who feel a need that the need will be met. Happy Sabbath to you my friends.
October Sewing Day
First October sewing day, where more than half of the day was spent actually sewing. What a treat that was! The applique on this scarecrow is all sewn down, the binding is finished and all the little clips are now off. I have never used the little Wonder clips instead of pins before. Now I believe I will have to invest in more and also some of the larger size. They hold so nicely and they don’t poke the fingers. The Pattern is “pumpkin head” by Rachell Pellman
Coats and shoes
Look how pretty those white coats show up. Give them two weeks and they will no longer be white until washed again.
Today the coats that we took off yesterday were washed and marked with the size ready for wear next time.
And we went shoe and boot shopping. This is all we came home with. Is it really necessary to have all those psychedelic colors on street shoes? It was difficult to find comfortable shoes that were “plain”. I utterly failed on the boots as I need something very “farm” practical that zips up. Another day, I’ll look again.
I was going to make red socks, but since we’ll be doing some travel, I decided on something happy that would have an easy to remember pattern. So this is what I have chosen. I haven’t started them – only selected the pattern and yarn. I made this yarn up last year in another pattern. I absolutely love the way it wears and washes and dries in the regular wash.
We received word that an acquaintance in Santa Rose, CA was burned out yesterday in the “out of control” fires. They had to leave with what was on their backs. Two of their married children in the area, also lost their homes and everything inside. Fires are so devastating because so many tangible memories are turned to ashes. We are very thankful that all members of the families were able to get out safely.