Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

I love her coloring. She is real eye candy.

So is Phyllis! BLU told me so (in so many words)

 

[Shadrach]

How to Measure Success

I'm going to switch from chickens for a moment and reflect on a personal note.
I have from time to time mentioned how crazy my work has been since COVID reached the US. My team has been working with the CDC and pharmaceutical companies non-stop without any of the needed infrastructure (that I had been trying to get in place) ready.

Nevertheless they have succeeded. They were able to provide key information to assist at critical times. In the past week, the results have started to role in. They have been rewarded by having all 7 of their manuscripts accepted. This includes 2 of the largest COVID studies ever performed.

Additionally today we received the first of 3 anticipated contracts where we will actually be paid for all their hard work for the first time since COVID hit. Hopefully this will enable me to get them the help they deserve.

So much of this year I have been teetering on the edge struggling to find time. Time to get the work done, time to keep up the house, time to just relax and spend with the ladies. The whole team has had the same struggles. But what the team has done has saved lives and will save lives in the future. I could not be more proud of them.

I think you've covered this later Bob. I would be interested in reading any papers that you are allowed to make public.
Congratulations on you and the teams achievement.

 

[featherhead007]

I think you've covered this later Bob. I would be interested in reading any papers that you are allowed to make public.
Congratulations on you and the teams achievement.

Shad, I don't think we are gonna make the dinner appointment. LAX won't allow me to take Jaffar on the plane! (He really wanted to go too)And I wanted to see your lamps.

 

[Shadrach]

Have you thought of using honey as a wound dressing. It is an antibacterial.

I've not been convinced by the honey recommendations yet. We keep bees and it's the propolis that is reputed to have the antibacterial properties.

 

[Shadrach]

Oh dear. That does look nasty.

How do they manage to hurt each other so much with rounded off claws?

What do you give them for probiotics Shad? I know my girls love natural Greek yogurt.

I hope they settle down even more and the leg comes good promptly for you.

I give live yogurt when I can find it. Danish Blue cheese sometimes and there is a probiotic drink you can buy here which I've used in the past.
I don't think the injury is from Treacle. I think Cillin has caught the back of his leg on something during the fight. They are to busy trying to bash each other to look where they are going.

 

[Shadrach]

And now for something completely different...

Look what I received in the mail today.
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It's a Shadrach original.

Shad was very patient with my many questions and requests. The finished piece is very organic and tactile and includes the hidden slate paste art! I love it!

Thank you Shad.

And because this is ByBob's thread I have included a gratuitous shot of Tsuki.

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"It's a sculpture of me isn't it? Shad has captured my wonderful curves. Bakawk!"

Thank you for showing such an interest in my lamps and sculptures.

 

[LozzyR]

I figured you might. In fact I was torn whether to just message you about everything or share it with everyone. Of course I will share the references. As soon as they are made public I will share them.

Is anyone else interested in reading them?

I’ve been known to read a peer-reviewed paper or two.

 

[Shadrach]

Shad, I don't think we are gonna make the dinner appointment. LAX won't allow me to take Jaffar on the plane! (He really wanted to go too)And I wanted to see your lamps.

Don't worry. They didn't wait up. Didn't leave any dinner either.

 

[Ribh]

How to Measure Success

I'm going to switch from chickens for a moment and reflect on a personal note.
I have from time to time mentioned how crazy my work has been since COVID reached the US. My team has been working with the CDC and pharmaceutical companies non-stop without any of the needed infrastructure (that I had been trying to get in place) ready.

Nevertheless they have succeeded. They were able to provide key information to assist at critical times. In the past week, the results have started to role in. They have been rewarded by having all 7 of their manuscripts accepted. This includes 2 of the largest COVID studies ever performed.

Additionally today we received the first of 3 anticipated contracts where we will actually be paid for all their hard work for the first time since COVID hit. Hopefully this will enable me to get them the help they deserve.

So much of this year I have been teetering on the edge struggling to find time. Time to get the work done, time to keep up the house, time to just relax and spend with the ladies. The whole team has had the same struggles. But what the team has done has saved lives and will save lives in the future. I could not be more proud of them.

CONGRATULATIONS, BOB. YOU'RE DA BOMB.

 

[Ribh]

I figured you might. In fact I was torn whether to just message you about everything or share it with everyone. Of course I will share the references. As soon as they are made public I will share them.

Is anyone else interested in reading them?
Interested but I'm unlikely to understand most of it.