Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[WhoDatChick]

Back for a min. My husband fell again, the next day. Rubbing his legs a lot. Had Dr call me, he wants x-rays just to see if there is anything to see. We aren't pushing much in procedures because of his stage in Alzheimer's. Why put him through so much. He did up his pain meds..until we can think of something else. Would be nice if a cortisone shot would work. We are also considering THC, it lasts longer than any opoid med. That would be nice. Anyway...Did I say I love me a legorn? Note that when I go over and talk to them..who comes up as close as she can. . My Miss Piggy.View attachment 2575821

So sweet!
And I’m so sorry about your husband... this is sad
I hope he isn’t too badly hurt

 

[WhoDatChick]

Hi folks. It was a WILD night last night. Remember the two nights prior, I got little sleep because of making those rainbow layered jar cakes snd rainbow cookies? Well, last night I was super tired. DD and I were home alone, as DH was out celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with buddies. A little background... we live very near a hairpin turn on our mountain highway and hear accidents up there on a regular basis. Well, last night I heard some sirens. And more sirens. And MORE sirens. They did not sound like the usual fire truck sirens, who usually reach accidents first since there is a local station up here. Made a mental note that was probably my more sirens than I had ever heard all at once in my 11 years here! Next I heard a helicopter. That definitely perked me up, as we don’t typically hear helicopters at night unless it’s police activity. I peeked my head out the door and sure enough, it was circling right overhead! I checked the local email thread and the PulsePoint app and found no info. I started contacting neighbors and started an email thread to see if anyone knew anything. Then I learned the activity was literally a couple houses away. An armed robber was being chased on the local mountain highway, pulled off onto our street, bailed halfway down the street and fled on foot. The Sheriff ordered a shelter in place. We locked up and turned off the lights. Neighbors and I texted until 1:30am. Some of the texts were literally, “There are six sheriffs with rifles drawn and canine units in my driveway!” It was intense. Eventually the shelter in place order was lifted without explanation. Except, they started a new one an hour later, which was lifted again just before 5:00am. (Those automated texts and calls further interrupted sleep.) This morning, I was tired, but grateful we wouldn’t have to worry about the local mountain school. That is, until I got a call that they were under shelter in place and kids had been turned around and sent back home upon arrival. Turns out suspect was seen near the school and they issued a THIRD shelter in place! S.W.A.T. eventually showed up, too. Ultimately, he got away, but everyone was safe.

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Oh my goodness! That is scary!!!

 

[WhoDatChick]

I'm so sorry that you lost your friend Alex...

I’m so sorry too, Featherhead! I didn’t go back far enough to see this but saw it in quotes... hope you’re doing okay

 

[WhoDatChick]

So sweet! It's so exciting to watch them grow up.

Thanks! It sure is! I love to see how their feather pattern turns out.. especially on the EEs!

 

[WhoDatChick]

Hi Daisy! Those are big shoes you have inherited. I am sure that you will fill them ably! I am so excited to follow your journey. I hope you have a magnificent floppy comb.

I hope she makes you happy!

 

[featherhead007]

FBF pic.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

It’s Friday!!!

 

[Marie2020]

The weather must be having an affect on us here today. It's just a grey chilly day and I can't think straight. Even our dogs didn't want to play.

@Aussie-Chookmum Hello

I've tried for three days and I cannot find this alfalfa anywhere not even on Amazon. I read the leaves are the best. I can only find the hay or horses feed.

 

[Marie2020]

 

[Marie2020]

Why can’t I sleep ? Is being over tired a real thing?

You have been on an emotional roller coaster with worrying for your neighbor then the massive efforts you put in connecting her with her cousin. In addition to all that you will be grieving.

I couldn't sleep for long last night I kept waking up every hour or so. I find when I unplug and switch off all electrics I sleep much better. I forgot to do this last night.