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[The BlanchRanch]

Quote: I want to know I'm drinking coffee when I take a sip. And now I want a cup at 22:30 hours...

I got hooked on Community Coffee from when I worked in Baton Roue. Local family owned coffee.

I'm looking for an old Corning Ware stove top percolator. I don't think coffee makers brew coffee hit enough to my taste
So you must be familiar with Cafe Du Monde. I love it made into an iced Thai coffee.
I know. More redneck points lost......

 

[scandiafowl]

My darling mother and daughter started calling them Swedish Flower Pots. It was funny and it stuck. Inga and Pia.

 

[Minniechickmama]

Firmly believe in the chicken bond as well.

There are certain ones we always see together.

In German "Ein Asch und eine Seele", translated, one *** and one soul.

Funny story, yesterday my mother was collecting eggs and came upon Napoleon mating with a BuffOrp. She swatted him off but the Orp stayed in 'position', my mother started stroking her back and consoling her. She was amazed that the Orp didn't run away. I told her that despite previous observations the Orp was a very willing participant and my mother was probably fueling her fire...

I crack up when people tell me, "My hens are so friendly and they love to be petted and squat right down for me to pet them." More like they wish you were a rooster and would get down to business!

I will be looking for a silkie come this spring for the wife. This one is unbelievable.

If destiny doesn't have some, you can check and see what I might have. I have 17 eggs I just stuck in the hatcher today due Sunday or Monday.

Again I am forced to take a contrary position. I do not like Gummy Bears!

I find them disgusting.

Now if you are going to Fleetfarm a large bag of Burnt Peanuts is the only way to go!

Mmmm Burnt Peanuts! But I like Gummis, especially the pineapple ones (clearish)

Also a good choice! And on occasions if I want to mix it up, Circus Peanuts

Another once in a while treat. It grosses the family out when I get them. All for me since they don't eat them.

had to laugh at that one because this afternoon I was keeping my very pregnant daughter who is a few days overdue occupied. We visited a tiny candy store and she wanted choc covered gummi bears. sounds gross to me, but the clerk just laughed and said that every time a pregnant woman came into the store, she wanted the choc covered gummi bears. Now choc covered potato chips, count me in.


I can't wait to make it to a runnings, never been. fleet farm I'm in about once a week - jeans, cat litter, nuts, canning jars, tools, gloves, screws, barn paint - it drives me nuts too that they do that huge toyland thing too.

going to put the snow fencing up this weekend to restrict the flock to the safer areas of the run. Now that all the scrub trees have lost their leaves, it is pretty open under the pines and too dangerous.

I like FF much better. It is 35 miles away, but I plan and get what I need in one trip. I buy my jeans there too since they are the best price and have the ones that actually fit me. I just wish I could find women's jeans that are flannel lined and actually fit. They make some with the waist so dang small, like Barbie doll out of proportion. Do they really think someone with a butt like mine is going to have an itty bitty waist?
Even Rosie's work wear for women doesn't have enough selection and their sizes are all out of whack.

 

[Minniechickmama]

It appears someone dumped a cat off recently. We were watching tv when we heard a loud "MEOW!" at the door. The three cats we have know better than to come near the house and stay outside the perimeter of the dogs' in-ground fence. It is a long haired one and obviously was someone's pet because it wasn't shy about wanting attention and rubbed all over us. Now to get it out of here.
Last Saturday, while I was making my run to FF, my daughter called me in tears because some black cat came too close and the dogs killed it. They don't hesitate for a split second to go after them. I can get them to back off if I see it happening, but on their own, they are killers of things that are fluffy. Right now this one is locked in our attached garage.

Good night y'all. Watch out for the ghouls and goblins out this weekend, and don't forget to change your clocks!

 

[lalaland]

So you must be familiar with Cafe Du Monde. I love it made into an iced Thai coffee.
I know. More redneck points lost......

Oh! I love that stuff. and I used to use it for vietnamese iced coffee, had one of those little things that sat on top of the glass to brew it. wonder what happened to it....

Out of pity for the cats yesterday I left the door to the screened porch open a tiny bit so they could get out to it. Must have let a critter in because I have a mouse type thing in the house . which is why I am awake at 3 am. hard to sleep when cats are chasing. hope they get it soon!

 

[lalaland]

for the last few wks Ive had this dog trying to get in my fence he walks up and down looking for a way in.. I'm sure he can jump it if he really wants. my 2 dogs 5 lbs but they think the are 50 lbs... they always notify me that something is wrong and they seem to keep the dog from coming in... the hair on the dogs back is always standing up and he is barking. I think he is a mix of a border collie and German Shepard.. he wears a collar but looks like he was hit by a car his back leg doesn't seem to work very good.. anyways 1st couple times Ive shoooed him off. but he keeps coming around so i called the non emergency #,,, by the time they got here dog was gone again.. couple days ago i ended up finding out where the dog lives. 1 block over. so i went and talked to the woman drunk as h#ll I told her i have chickens and if she could keep a better eye on her dog.. TODAY it was digging under my fence i grabbed couple pans and went outside banging them together and the dog took off home,, so back i went and and yep drunk again it was so obvious. she said i don't know how he keeps getting off his chain.. urrggg told her i really didn't want to call animal control but if he gets one of my dogs or chickens then we really will have a problem..I also said he might need to go to the vet since he obviously has a bad leg.. it bothers me that people don't have control over their animals, if you cant control them and take care of them you shouldn't have them. im sure the dog is just bored and wants to *play* with the chickens,,, maybe she should take him for a walk or get him a fenced yard or even a kennel and not just tie him to a chain under a tree...

coffee, you might want to pop an electric wire on the run. You can get what you need at fleet farm. It won't take long for the dog to stay clear of the run. You know this is gonna happen sooner or later that he will get in, now that he knows where the chickens are, and you aren't going to be home every minute. Poor dog!

 

[lalaland]

ok, I wandered over to the main page to browse forums and got a popup button "do you want to translate this page?" I said no, the button vanished, and everything was in Chinese! must be time to try to go get more sleep.

 

[ejb3810]

Ralphie, I suspect that you some how enticed Coffee to post that testimonial as a means to drum up additional interest in your "Camp Day Meeting".
I can see the headlines now, Duluth Ralphie chicken evangelist to hold 2nd annual Chicken Nonsurvival Meeting. Limited space available. Book your reservation early to secure premium plucking stations.

 

[duluthralphie]

It was a completely unsolicited testimonial as to the value of my training seminars. Did I mention Tom Sawyer is my hero?




Mistahblue, I have not culled roosters yet, if you want one, however, I do not have any like Ole was, he was special I got him from EJB. You are welcome to come and pick out a new one and save him from the axe. Lena might like company.

I have decided to not reduce the price on the stray Jacket I have acquired. Instead, I am going to let each of you earn some easy money. If you can sell it for the full price I listed it for on craigslist, I will pay you a $10,000 commission. Note: Full price includes sale price, storage, handling fees, expense and postage I might incur.

I was counting on getting lot done today, but the rain will set those plans back, I may need to offer an seminar on winterizing.

I have named the Sussex rooster, He is now known as King George. He is a tad aggressive, Aussiegal warned me he was a serial rapist, I did not know he was a bully too. I am only going to be able to let him free range every other day as he has problems with Bert Jr. Bert Jr while larger is a pacifist and does not fight back. I cannot allow anyone to hurt Bert Jr, he is a rare bird and needs to be protected. I do not want King George to have an affair with one of Bert Jr's women.

Does anyone know of a Chicken Sitting service? We our having problems finding someone to check in on our birds while we are away in December. I might have to send DW on vacation by herself. She seemed a tad put out when I mentioned that to her last night. Women are so hard to understand.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

We are doing a Mexican vacation in March. I've already put in my time watching birds for my friend when they did their Yellowstone trip this summer. I feel like I've done a great job maneuvering that one! We did a trade if chicken sitting. Because they have a rabbit, kitty, and hermit crab I got an hour massage gift certificate -nice surprise. I think I got the better deal. Chickening in the summer vs chickening in the winter.