Kristen’s Chickens and Farming Ventures

[BY Bob]

Tomorrow is a day off... a real one. I’m leaving on the morning ferry, and DH is going to have to do all the chicken and animal chores on his own... ok I am prepping the hay into half bales, moving everyone again this evening, and refilling all the feeders but three. Sammy and Barney just have an old shallow plastic serving bowl, and we ration Roostie and the CX, though I suppose I can probably top them off once I shut them in tonight, but I don’t like leaving feed out in runs at ground level... it creates too much interest from the raccoons. Going to window shop some stores, hit the pool and hot tub, and probably make it home on the afternoon ferry, but might end up on the late boat...

Good for you. If anyone deserves it, it is you!

 

[Kris5902]

I know I have a warped sense of humor and this will prove it but, do chickens really POOP on each other's eggs for spite???

Sometimes it certainly seems like it!

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning Kris

 

[drumstick diva]

thanks aart, I am still laughing.........

 

[drumstick diva]

Hi Bob, I'm usually not prowling around so early but, I am really enjoying the quiet time.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Bob, I'm usually not prowling around so early but, I am really enjoying the quiet time.

Good morning Nancy, have a great day

 

[Kris5902]

Good morning Kris

Good Evening Bob! And you too @drumstick diva, if you’re still awake!

yesterday was glorious, I sat in the hot tub at the pool for as long as we could, and had several showers. It really helped refresh me. Then on the way home I was able to arrange some more semi-paid work. Helped a bit with a move and got bought a beer at the pub while waiting for DH to get off work (it really didn’t seem productive to walk home after such a great day). Then the truck wouldn’t start and our friend had to drive back to jump us. We are now 90% sure it’s the alternator. That was just the beginning of the balancing, though we didn’t realize it at the time.

Today driving the Jeep down to the farm for water I was attributing the random lack of power to the fact I was coasting down on fumes. We poured some fuel in so all should be ok. I made it through the first gate ok, but the car was still doing the odd no power thing. By gate three (they are all close together) there was an awful metallic grinding sound coming from the engine. I managed to pull off the road, but we think the transmission is toast. To top it off the little helper here has a nasty case of head lice. *Shudder* I’m checking daily and avoiding contact as much as possible.

here’s my pictures from Monday waterproofing:






very exciting, I know! It goes from grey to black...

 

[BY Bob]

Good Evening Bob! And you too @drumstick diva, if you’re still awake!

yesterday was glorious, I sat in the hot tub at the pool for as long as we could, and had several showers. It really helped refresh me. Then on the way home I was able to arrange some more semi-paid work. Helped a bit with a move and got bought a beer at the pub while waiting for DH to get off work (it really didn’t seem productive to walk home after such a great day). Then the truck wouldn’t start and our friend had to drive back to jump us. We are now 90% sure it’s the alternator. That was just the beginning of the balancing, though we didn’t realize it at the time.

Today driving the Jeep down to the farm for water I was attributing the random lack of power to the fact I was coasting down on fumes. We poured some fuel in so all should be ok. I made it through the first gate ok, but the car was still doing the odd no power thing. By gate three (they are all close together) there was an awful metallic grinding sound coming from the engine. I managed to pull off the road, but we think the transmission is toast. To top it off the little helper here has a nasty case of head lice. *Shudder* I’m checking daily and avoiding contact as much as possible.

here’s my pictures from Monday waterproofing:

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very exciting, I know! It goes from grey to black...

I am so glad you had a great day. It is well deserved. Progress on the house, just great news everywhere.

 

[Kris5902]

That’s the part I’m trying to focus on!

 

[drumstick diva]

Kris I just woke up from a very unexpected nap. You do all that hard work and I am still procrastinating with utensils (every one of them) though I finally did do the dishes .