Another blazing hot June day. I need to get some pens done , so I get out there and check the compressor. It still leaks, but seems to be holding enough air to power the staple gun. I load the heavy thing in the Mule and go back down behind the barn.
It was shady there before lunch, now in full sun. So I drag the panel I am working on into the shade. Unroll wire, plug in compressor . Nothing. Check power source, it's hot. What the heck?? Resume nailing with hammer and poultry staples. I am in a crabby mood because the well pump is not working again, and along comes DH and he says, "Would you like to go to Red Lobster for dinner?" Silly question. So I did manage to finish one 6'x8' panel today. I am building up against another pen, so I only need one more full panel with a door, and half a panel for the area that butts up against the coop, plus the top of course. Also dug a ditch along the outside of the existing pen to bury wire and finished that spot. After a wonderful meal, we returned to the farm. Of course, no one fed the critters while I was out, so I get busy doing that. I turn the water on, and it seems a bit slow, but it works. I feed the animals and attempt to water them. No water. Return to house, inform DH well pump not working again. Once the wires get wiggled properly, I am able to walk into the woods after dark and water all of the goats. I don't need a light, i know the trails well. The fireflies are flashing like fairies, it is so pretty! The stars are bright but i can't see the moon yet. I sing a little song to let the goats know i am coming. They don't like to be startled. Today there were only 2 goats in the wrong pasture, Louise and Domino. Louise showed me where she was jumping the fence at feeding time, so i know where to fix it. I sit on my heels and wait for the buckets to fill. Louise comes over to get her head scratched. Then it is Nivea's turn. I hear a horsefly and a mosquito. I am glad i don't have to spend the night outside. Well, by 10 pm it had cooled off a bit and everyone has full waterers for the night.
i did call a long distance number today twice to try and find out about my quail permit. So he leaves a message on my machine with yet another number to call. DH hears the message and says, QUAil?!? Yes dear, i am looking into it.
