Wisconsin "Cheeseheads" - Page 2276

Still no rain here! Tall clouds past over earlier, now the wind has picked up, but the radar shows nothin'!!!!! I am trying a new rain dance

 

I did get the corn planted and watered so whether or not it rains, my corn (newly bought) should grow this time around. If corn does not sprout out of the ground on this 3rd attempt, I will assume I am not meant to have corn and poke stakes into the ground for my beans to grow up.

 

DD did a good job mopping today. We did have to remind her, however, that mopping included elbow grease!
 

We just saw "Hunger Games". It was ok but predictable.

 

Short of all that, I don't have an incubator to talk about or broody hens or roo/hen combos to sell or horse visits/rides to talk about...just my 3 chicks and an anxious owner awaiting eggs, early morning chore rampages, ungrown corn, and dry earth!

 

Night all, I actually have coffee to make when I wake up tomorrow!!!!! 

you go to Wollershiem, I'm going to the Arb!  On a side note, if there were wine involved my DGF might be more interested in chickens!

Yes, it rained here too! And we had another batch move through a little while ago, complete with a little thunder & lightening.    

 

This morning while you were getting your laundry, I was out in the carport with the chickens, giving out treats & planning to shovel some schmidt. Luckily I forgot the buckets & by the time I was going to go get them, it started pouring really hard. Shucks! DH came out with his golf umbrella to rescue me since he was watching the radar & it didn't look like it was going to subside anytime soon. Plus I had to get ready to go by his sis's house for a Father's day BBQ and he knows I'm gifted with a chronically late gene.    He is the exact opposite.    But is it that imperative to show up at an appointment 45 minutes early? Really? Ah well.......... We had a very nice time & were only a little late.

 

Do your mulberries have fruit on them already, Terri?

 

Bigfam, we can have the bash at your place. No problem. And you can be in charge of it too.    September sounds good to me.

 

Jim, so sorry about the peachick. That stinks.

 

Sorry I missed so many, but must sleep! Sweet dreams, all!

That rain felt so good! Didn't stay out long enough to soak, just long enough to confirm it was real! Lasted maybe an hour. Not long enough to be anywhere near what we need, but with the little bit in the morning to soften things up a bit, then this, it should have soaked in enough to do some good. Had the coup pretty open so I checked on the girls (and boys). Going to have to do a little sealing around the sun panel, looks like I got some drips.

 

Well, headache and dishes to do yet so I'll say Good Night.... sorry I didn't respond to people.
 

Have a nice Father's Day!

    HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Morning everyone!

FT~not sure what time we/I will be going to the swap.  It will be in the morning.  10, 11ish.  Plan to hang around for awhile.  My neighbor friends are going too so I am looking to time it with them.  Going to try really hard to come home empty handed but not making any promises I would really like to bring home a compatible hen, a bit younger, for my coop.  What just happened?  My type just changed on it's own!  CLEARLY not enough coffee yet.  Oh well, have to go out and see if my girls have made breakfast yet, hubby wants one of my famous Italian omelets for his Daddy's Day breakfast.

 

Hope to see some of you at the swap today, are we wearing nametags???? 

 

BTW~does anyone have any extra feed bags they would be willing to sell me?  I am looking for the pretty ones like those from Purina.  Yes, I am making the tote bags.  Like I don't have enough rainy day projects

I just donated most of my bags to the humane society. They're doing the same thing but selling them at the fair for a fund raiser. I'll be sure to have alot more soon. These meat birds are hogs.

Bbp...post a pic of your bags. Would love to see ow they turned out!

Rummage was ok...did not sell as much stuff as I would have liked. Now to post some of the big stuff on Craigslist and try to sell there.

Have a broody...didn't want it, but sure do. Tried dousing her with water...didn't work. Gonna be a hot week for it. Will put some water in by her to make it easier for her.

Happy fathers day to all the dads. We are laying low today.

Wasn't planning on selling mine.  Got hold of the pattern and plan to make some for myself and to give as gifts to my family and friends.  Saw a pic on MEN (mother earth news) and think they are just so cute!!  With only 4 laying hens I just don't go thru that much feed, especially this time of year.

 

 That's a neat idea about the fundraiser!  If I can get hold of enough bags (Hint to all you out there) before the fair and mine turn out respectably I think I will do the same thing!  Our county has a great Humane society and they are always doing fundraisers as they try to raise money for a new building.

Good Late Morning! Have already been busy. Nice to have more meat in the freezer especially when you know where it came from. Fried chicken and fresh salads tonight!  Read 3 pages and it's gone, think I'm still burnt out from butchering. Could really understand how much better it would be if it wasn't a one man show. Got the hang of the plucker right away no torn skin or bruised meat. Know it's gonna be a couple of days to get the scalded feathers smell out of my nose.  HAPPY Dad's day to whom it applies!

I have to catch up on some posts! DH wants to go to Father's Day Breakfast so I will have to catch up later...

 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!! To all of the Dad's out there!!!  

 

Later