Come ask an 103 year old any question you can think of!!!!!

[EweSheep]

As our FB's Civil War Closet, with all those questions you don't dare ask the personal things of everyday life....I would be curious what they did back then and how it was taboo like the dating rules, marriage rules, sex rules, etc. and mother and daughter's changes in life, etc. For some of our BYCers, it might be too personal or "racy" but FB CW Closet was the BEST thing to find out like if they wore corsets, bathing times, etc.

So I won't ask those questions in here but if you want, I can tell you the questions on PM.

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

OMG, what a great job, we all need to pay attention to the foks with more experience than we'll ever have. Honeyma you are a darlin'!!! And everyone thanks you for sharing your knowledge, and you are so fortunate to have the family document your memories and common sense smarts, which so many seem to be lacking these days.

I do have a question for you...We have 13 pekin ducks, one is a male, they are a little over 3 months old, happy and healthy. But we live in Maine where the winters are quite harsh. They free range every day with supervision (hawk problem) and are good, good birds. They come when called, etc Will our Lucky be okay with so many wives, and being more confined in winter, will he be able to deal with it? He seems to have picked a favorite, no mating yet other than head bobbing, but will the others be jealous when they are kind of contained come winter?

This is our first year with Pekin ducks, but we are having a blast with them, we adore them. They would look pretty good on the table also, but we can't find anyone who will "do" them, and WE certainly cannot, the way they look right at you. No way can we see duck heads on the floor. Apparently they have gotten their pin feathers and nobody will "do" them unless they can skin them, and we all know that's the best part. We only want to have about 6 "done" but of course as time goes on, we grow more attached. As you well know, they need some space and a lot of cleaning (poop monsters!!!) and winter is a concern for us here. We can build a nice shelter with building scraps for them in the chicken pen as the chickens won't come out if there is a sonw flurry (spoiled rotten). I guess the main question is will they be okay in the sub zero temps? We hear they actually like snow, but we have had chickens with frostbite we have brought into the house and nursed, andt we cannot afford any vet bills.

So to put it in a nutshell, will our duckies be okay this winter with shelter (we will sell the eggs), they eat A LOT which we can't afford, any ideas other than table scraps? The chickens and ducks seem to get along fine while free ranging, but having them cooped together in winter, the ducks are so messy/ No one is really into ducks up here, and now we see why. Lots of bedding and cleaning and food. Have no problem "deep bedding" i.e. just keep adding more, but they have to be cleaned.. And the other question, will our Lucky boy be okay with 12 wives over winter??? We don't want to see anyone get hurt, we have heard a randy male duck will try to mate chickens)...Thank you in advance for any advice, and so happy to see you here and be willing to share your experience and knowledge. You really should write a book or record your life on video or voice, you are adorable. Do you have a boyfriend, there are lots of lonely widowers up here in Maine, and they are all chilly and need some cuddling in January. Just kidding honey, you could probably kick their butts!

Well, they are made to survive! I think they should be okay if you have a warm place for them. Idk about the deep bedding, I have heard of it before but never tried it. We might have to try it this winter as we are getting a HUGE chicken coop, and it is ground level.?

Lol, I'M the granddaughter, not the grandma... I will record as much as I can though!

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

As our FB's Civil War Closet, with all those questions you don't dare ask the personal things of everyday life....I would be curious what they did back then and how it was taboo like the dating rules, marriage rules, sex rules, etc. and mother and daughter's changes in life, etc. For some of our BYCers, it might be too personal or "racy" but FB CW Closet was the BEST thing to find out like if they wore corsets, bathing times, etc.

So I won't ask those questions in here but if you want, I can tell you the questions on PM.

I will ask her, and just remember, like the bf/dating one is okay, but I wouldn't ask too ''racy'' of questions as to not make her uncomfortable... Yea, if you want, you can pm me

 

[ducklucky]

Thanks for the reply, didn't know if Honeyma had any experience with ducks...Yes, we will elevate with pallets probably, we do get rodent problems, so will line with something they can't chew through. Have heard of rats actually living under ducks and chewing on them. After this bizarre weather the past year, expecting a hard winter, so the rodents will probably be looking for a warm nest. Anyway, just pickin' Honeyma's brain. Know ducks are built for survival, and we spoil all of our animals rotten.

Has Honeyma ever butchered a duck, and if so, how difficult was it once the pin feathers are in? Have heard to wait for the first molt to make it easier.

Honeyma is absolutely adorable, and think you are on to something here. She should have her own documentary on TV, like the History Channel. If I were you, would film as much as you can to preserve the memories. Folks of he age have sooooo much to offer, and the great and great great great grandchildren can learn a lot more than they would in school. I would purchase a book of her memoirs if she did one, and sure many others would. That would be a great legacy for her!!! You could even do it yourself and get them printed quite inexpensively, and let's see lots of pictures. They are precious. I know my grandma was born in Hungary and came over in the late 19teens, she was born in 1898, she had so much knowledge and had a small farm on Staten Island, so it's in my blood.

Just out of curiousity, what is Honeyma's origin, is she eastern european, italian or what, and sure everyone would like to know her secret diet to a long life. Is it a sip of sherry, lots of olive oil and garlic, or what? Know people of that wonderful century mark all have something they swear by, we would all like to know. And also any experience she has with farm animals would be great to hear.

Thanks for your time, sure you will be busy with this site and answering everyone. Have fun with it!!!

 

[canesisters]

Maybe she can tell us how to make hard boiled eggs and settle it once and for all!

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

Maybe she can tell us how to make hard boiled eggs and settle it once and for all!

Put em' in boiling water, and boil them for three min.s, wack them across the middle and take a spoon and scoop the goody out! (In her words)

(that's soft boiled, idk, i don't think she ever made hard boiled)

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

Well, here's tomorrow's show content!;
(1) What is the one thing you still want to do?
(2) How do you still look so good at 103 years old?
(3) What do you think of technological changes?
(4) Long life seacret????
(5) What was it like growing up in the Great Depression?

Also, I am doing something kinda spectial for the members who asked these questions
so come back tomorrow and see it!

News for next week's show;
"BYC Special!"

She raised chickens for a while and will share, and also she will share her family history,
and we will show some pictures of her parents, husband, and kids! Thank you all for your support!
We couldn't do it without you! (The reason I say that, is because, we have heard a lot of her stories
before and she wants more than just us to hear it. It really gives her something to do, and think about...
She also LOVES all the cameras and attention on her! lol, who doesn't? This is a great thing for her!)

 

[onedoodle3]

Do you have a question for her? We already have:
(1) What is the one thing you still want to do?
(2) How have you managed to look so good at this age?
(3) What was it like growing up in the great depression?
Can you think of any more????

Will do some serious thinking and ask my co-workers if they had the chance to talk to someone that is 103 years old, what would they ask? I'll see what questions they come up with.

I thought of another one. What does she think of the technological advances we've made since she was a child? I.e fast cars with fancy gadgets, satellite TV, internet, iPods, cell phones (mobiles). How does the modern day compare to her early years? Is it better or worse in her opinion?

GREAT QUESTION!!

X2... Does she like them? Does she feel we're too dependent on them? Is there anything she's hoping will yet be invented?

And another great question!!

Now, is there anything else I can give a thumbs up to???

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

Will do some serious thinking and ask my co-workers if they had the chance to talk to someone that is 103 years old, what would they ask? I'll see what questions they come up with.

GREAT QUESTION!!

And another great question!!

Now, is there anything else I can give a thumbs up to???

Thanks! Again, I say she loves attention! lol, you could say i did a good job writing this...

 

[HeatherLynn]

She would be close to my Oma's age if she were still alive. She died before i was born. I guess if I could ask my grandma a question I would ask her how to face tough times and still make good memories for the kids. Was there something in particular that got her through the roughest days and helped her push forward or was it just that there was no choice. Any secrets to keeping the kids happy and occupied without all the junk they have now? Any advice to little girls growing up in this day and age that I could pass down to my daughter. Any advice for how to help an overly soft hearted child who is scared of growing up? ( not a wimpy one, or a lazy one, just a scared one) I wish I had a grandma to ask.