Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Living the Simple Life]

Quote:Originally Posted by RaZ Once upon a time I was on an upward track, then life happens and priorities change. I was passed over on a number of occasions because I either didn't fit the physical mold they had or I wasn't a good little follower...if I am asked a question I answer it truthfully, even if that isn't what you wanted to hear...as a result I was deemed "not a team player." Just the other day as I was putting on my makeup for work I was thinking that it wasn't that long ago that I would go to the makeup counter at the high end department store and drop $27 for a little bottle of something and not even give it a second thought. If I wanted a new outfit, I would zip over to the mall and grab something....then I had an epiphany about what is really important in this life...and appearances and promotions ain't it! I still enjoy making a good living but I don't agonize over "what the world thinks" like I used to. I buy at resale stores or wear stuff I have had for years, and get compliments regularly. Now, I would no more think of dropping $27 on makeup or even an outfit for that matter! Kids change your priorities....and age adds wisdom. I would much rather be debt-free than have a new car, etc. Now I find myself doing things to poke fun at those around me who are appearance-driven. I am surrounded by management who are designer-slaves....I do stuff that gives them heartburn on a regular basis...like wear big flowers in my hair, no stockings, let my roots grow out a good inch or so....my latest....dyed my hair a dark burgundy red which I actually really like and have gotten a lot of compliments on...the stepford wives are in shock however.....

 

[swampducks]

Is it okay to have them out in sub freezing temps? I've never thought about it before and I don't think the one hanging in my kitchen says. I'll have to check. Okay says its='s usable to -40f but doesn't say anything about storing it in freezing temps. Don't let it get above 120f though. So I guess it can't be set on the south side of a chicken coop in Death Valley. Dang, glad I don't live there!

There was a discussion last year about having an extinguisher on hand for coops as well. Someone pointed out that having one outside the coop so you didn't have to go into a burning building to find the extinguisher. I thought that was a good idea, so in addition to the ones I have in the house and garage, I put one on the patio that I can grab if needed.

 

[snowflake]

It is Thanksgiving in August!

Well, not officially. But my father (who is visiting) and I are cooking up a Thanksgiving style dinner since we have some good friends driving to spend the weekend with us, they will arrive this afternoon. So we have a 20lb turkey tom (heritage blue slate, I raised), sweet potato pies, corn on the cob, homemade stuffing, etc.

It'll be worth it, since good company deserves good food!

sounds so good!!!1

I did not know that.
I suppose it makes sense in a kennel setting with concentrated urine/poo odours.
I rake my chicken run at least once a week so I've never noticed a bad odour. The coop poop boards get cleaned each day and if I let the bucket sit for a couple of days it will get stinky, but that is because the waste is so concentrated. The floor of my coop is deep litter and that seems to work well for my small flock.

A larger flock is a different matter.

the area I wanted to toss it on, is under the coop, 8'x16' 1 1/2' off the ground, can climb under (if I have to) would rather not. But because they love hanging out under there it gets a bit smelly. and I had thought about tossing lime (as I have some on hand)
to see if it would help, the oder is not strong,But I prefer to have NO smell. Was just concerned about chickens eating it.

Loving this cool weather, back outside now to get some more don

 

[snowflake]

Once upon a time I was on an upward track, then life happens and priorities change. I was passed over on a number of occasions because I either didn't fit the physical mold they had or I wasn't a good little follower...if I am asked a question I answer it truthfully, even if that isn't what you wanted to hear...as a result I was deemed "not a team player." Just the other day as I was putting on my makeup for work I was thinking that it wasn't that long ago that I would go to the makeup counter at the high end department store and drop $27 for a little bottle of something and not even give it a second thought. If I wanted a new outfit, I would zip over to the mall and grab something....then I had an epiphany about what is really important in this life...and appearances and promotions ain't it! I still enjoy making a good living but I don't agonize over "what the world thinks" like I used to. I buy at resale stores or wear stuff I have had for years, and get compliments regularly. Now, I would no more think of dropping $27 on makeup or even an outfit for that matter! Kids change your priorities....and age adds wisdom. I would much rather be debt-free than have a new car, etc. Now I find myself doing things to poke fun at those around me who are appearance-driven. I am surrounded by management who are designer-slaves....I do stuff that gives them heartburn on a regular basis...like wear big flowers in my hair, no stockings, let my roots grow out a good inch or so....my latest....dyed my hair a dark burgundy red which I actually really like and have gotten a lot of compliments on...the stepford wives are in shock however.....

LOVE IT

 

[RBahmer]

My marans are blue so I don't expect to get the really, really, dark eggs. When I got the hatching eggs this spring, of course there were darker then the ones that I got now. I just didn't expect the ISA 's to give me the same color. I guess because they are a cross between brown and a white egg layer, that I would get much lighter eggs. Its a nice change.

My blue marans lay a fairly dark egg early in their cycle. As the cycle goes on they get lighter.

 

[jrsckn]

I agree, live the way YOU want and don't worry about anything else. You can and will get passed on promotions and get made fun of/ridiculed but the only thing that matters is how you feel, not others.

Once I came out of the grocery store and saw a woman and bag boy pointing at my car, laughing, and saying how could someone drive that. This woman was standing at her new Lincoln Navigator looking at my old, rusty, Ford Escort. I looked her right in the eye, smiled, got in and drove away. I didn't feel the need to justify my decision to drive an old car that got 30mpg. I haven't had a car payment in 10 years and am very proud of my savings. I like the freedom my choices have given me, I'm no longer a slave to my job/lifestyle.


One of my production reds lays a chocolate colored egg, the other two lay light tan colored eggs.

 

[Wynette]

This woman was standing at her new Lincoln Navigator looking at my old, rusty, Ford Escort. I looked her right in the eye, smiled, got in and drove away. I didn't feel the need to justify my decision to drive an old car that got 30mpg. I haven't had a car payment in 10 years and am very proud of my savings.

YES!

And if more folks were like you, there would be no road rage, and more harmony in the world! KUDOS!

 

[Farmerboy16]

Thank you everyone for the consolations. I am reminded that there are people that I have never met will take the time to write out for someone who is going through a rough time.

This is my favorite picture of my nephew-

He looks so peaceful. I am glad that I am going to see him again in heaven, when its my turn to be with God.

 

[Nigellas]

Good grief, I leave for a few weeks and y'all start a new thread on me. lol

Can someone point me to the weekly update thread? There's no way I'll catch up otherwise. I'm especially wondering how Raz's city fight is going.

 

[Nigellas]

Daron, I'm so sorry about your sweet nephew.