Hudson Valley NY *chat thread*

[new chick 203]

new chick.. Sorry I didn't get to meet you ! It was a great event

Next time we should have name tags with our real and BYC names on it!

 

[LSzajko]

Happy Sunday Funday!

Cleaned out the gardens and planted some mint near the coop. Back to work tomorrow and on vacation the rest of the week ~ DS is on spring break but he has to make up a snow day tomorrow. I have lots of projects and spring cleaning planned. No doubt I'll get distracted and fail to get it all done.

All 7 eggs hatched but I think one was what they call 'shrink wrapped' (?) It zipped but it was really stuck so my DH soaked the egg in warm water and peeled the shell off. The white membrane was dry and thicker than the other eggs (humidity issue?). The chick is a little weak but it's in the incubator cheeping like crazy so hopefully it'll be okay. Here's a couple of pictures of most of the babies. They're all a mix of blue, black and buff orpingtons

 

[LSzajko]

Next time we should have name tags with our real and BYC names on it!

Yes! That's a great idea!
Were you at the lecture?

 

[new chick 203]

Yes! That's a great idea!
Were you at the lecture?

No, I maned Traci's table outside by the coop for her while she did her talk. I've heard her talk a couple of times, so it was OK. She's psyched to do it again next year and we can take pre-orders for chicks next time. I really want to do a coop tour too.

 

[JerseyHen]

(Besides peanut butter) a good bottle of cabernet, dark chocolate Milano cookies, olive oil, and the smell of basil. That is all~ (I think...)

I am a pinot and truffle (the chocolate variety) person myself, but will also horde good quality balsamic and EVOO. Actually, these days, I am all about anything locally produced, we have some great farms around here. I bet our kitchens are similarly stocked.

 

[LSzajko]

No, I maned Traci's table outside by the coop for her while she did her talk. I've heard her talk a couple of times, so it was OK. She's psyched to do it again next year and we can take pre-orders for chicks next time. I really want to do a coop tour too.

A coop tour would be so much fun! I love stalking all the coops on BYC. People are so creative.

 

[LSzajko]

I am a pinot and truffle (the chocolate variety) person myself, but will also horde good quality balsamic and EVOO. Actually, these days, I am all about anything locally produced, we have some great farms around here. I bet our kitchens are similarly stocked.

I was getting wonderful EVOO from a lady I know who was getting it from a friend of hers whose family makes it. Long story short, she aggravated me and well...the very sad part is I won't be getting it anymore. It was heavenly and I miss it but I'm stubborn. Do you get local EVOO? I can't seem to find a good one.

 

[JerseyHen]

I was getting wonderful EVOO from a lady I know who was getting it from a friend of hers whose family makes it. Long story short, she aggravated me and well...the very sad part is I won't be getting it anymore. It was heavenly and I miss it but I'm stubborn. Do you get local EVOO? I can't seem to find a good one.

I doubt anyone around here can grow an olive, don't they need warm weather? I think that US made oil might be as local as we can get, unless we find a boutique dealer. I like California Olive ranch and it is pretty easy to find. Having lived in CA for a long time, I got pretty spoiled with both wine and olive oils, but the trade off to live here is better. I love the local orchards, dairy farms, festivals, etc...

 

[LSzajko]

I doubt anyone around here can grow an olive, don't they need warm weather? I think that US made oil might be as local as we can get, unless we find a boutique dealer. I like California Olive ranch and it is pretty easy to find. Having lived in CA for a long time, I got pretty spoiled with both wine and olive oils, but the trade off to live here is better. I love the local orchards, dairy farms, festivals, etc...

The olive oil lady has family in Portugal. I'm not sure if she travels there to pick it up or has her family ship it to her. My friend gets it from her and sells it at local farmers markets. She charges $20 for a liter. It is the richest, most flavorful EVOO I've ever had. Ugh I miss it. Maybe I'll send one of my kids undercover to get it for me lol

where in CA did you live? I was there a couple of years ago. I fell in love with Venice Beach and wanted to stay there forever but we were only there for a couple of days before a cruise up the Pacific coast. We got on the ship in LA and stopped in Santa Barbara, SF, Oregon, Seattle and Vancouver. We went to the Chateau St. Michele and Columbia Crest wineries for one of our excursions. I want to go back!!!

 

[carousel86]

Love the pic's! Chick's are so cute!