Plymouth Rock thread!

[Silver Rock]

A few pictures of my Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks.

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

Well, I'm just home from a weekend away (without a computer nonetheless).

I received "the call" from a mutual poultry friend Friday, mid-day that lives near Bob and Zora. No doubt, he was truly a great friend, mentor and "cheerleader" for our hobby. My experience with Bob goes back to 2009 when I was a "true newbie"....I had reached out to him as the Secretary of the PR Club in my search for Columbian Rocks. He ALWAYS had time to talk, even when he was busy with other things. He answered my questions with such kindness and enthusiasm, even though I'm certain he had answered the same questions thousands of times.

In 2010, Bob called me....very excited. He had arranged for me to get my trio of Columbian Rocks via the Ohio Nationals, all of this he had been working on "behind the scenes" as a result of a casual conversation in 2009.....he had not forgotten me and when to great extremes to help someone he only knew over the phone. The conversation we had was much like a father/son conversation, excited about something they enjoyed together. We touched base regularly, even seeing each other at the Newnan show this last year. Bob would check in frequently, always interested in the progress being made, but also asked about family, etc.

He is a true friend that will surely be missed by many....and am certain he will be watching over us all.

My heart is saddened....

But I feel truly blessed to have known him and to have experienced his mentoring

We should all work to be "half as good" as Bob was to everyone

 

[aoxa]

I found my favourite Barred girl. 16 weeks old, and I am quite pleased with her thus far. Vibrant yellow/orange legs, nice sized head, long tail.. I do like her..









Look at her tent

 

[aoxa]

My head rooster is having a molt. He's just hitting a year old now.They take long enough to feather out in the first place. Does it take just as long to regrow after their molt?

 

[Wynette]

Well, I'm just home from a weekend away (without a computer nonetheless).

I received "the call" from a mutual poultry friend Friday, mid-day that lives near Bob and Zora. No doubt, he was truly a great friend, mentor and "cheerleader" for our hobby. My experience with Bob goes back to 2009 when I was a "true newbie"....I had reached out to him as the Secretary of the PR Club in my search for Columbian Rocks. He ALWAYS had time to talk, even when he was busy with other things. He answered my questions with such kindness and enthusiasm, even though I'm certain he had answered the same questions thousands of times.

In 2010, Bob called me....very excited. He had arranged for me to get my trio of Columbian Rocks via the Ohio Nationals, all of this he had been working on "behind the scenes" as a result of a casual conversation in 2009.....he had not forgotten me and when to great extremes to help someone he only knew over the phone. The conversation we had was much like a father/son conversation, excited about something they enjoyed together. We touched base regularly, even seeing each other at the Newnan show this last year. Bob would check in frequently, always interested in the progress being made, but also asked about family, etc.

He is a true friend that will surely be missed by many....and am certain he will be watching over us all.

My heart is saddened....

But I feel truly blessed to have known him and to have experienced his mentoring

We should all work to be "half as good" as Bob was to everyone

This is such a typical story about Bob; I knew him personally as well, and spoke with him so many times...I can safely say I have known no other as passionate, helpful, and encouraging as Bob. The first time I met him, I stood with him and a friend and just chatted about so many things...he told many stories. The day was blustery cold, very high wind, but I didn't even notice. I recall saying to him that he should put all his stories in writing. He did say he was in the process of doing so. No one that I know has the knowledge of breed lines like he did. Such a sad, sad time. I will truly miss him.

 

[Wynette]

Aoxa, your birds look so lovely in the green grass & fallen leaves! They're SO very lucky to live where they do!

 

[aoxa]

Aoxa, your birds look so lovely in the green grass & fallen leaves! They're SO very lucky to live where they do!

Thank you Wynette

I'm going to miss the grass. Last year we had snow on the ground for almost 5 straight months. December - late April.

This is April 1st this year. I believe it was gone by the end of April, because May 1st they put the road in. This year they are calling for above average snowfall. Joy...

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

Thank you Wynette

I'm going to miss the grass. Last year we had snow on the ground for almost 5 straight months. December - late April.

This is April 1st this year. I believe it was gone by the end of April, because May 1st they put the road in. This year they are calling for above average snowfall. Joy...

YIKES......what is all that "white stuff" all over the ground??

Keep that stuff up your way, would ya

At the first "hint" of it here, you cant find eggs, milk, bread or beer.....you would think these folks believed they would be cooped up for weeks

 

[aoxa]

YIKES......what is all that "white stuff" all over the ground??

Keep that stuff up your way, would ya

At the first "hint" of it here, you cant find eggs, milk, bread or beer.....you would think these folks believed they would be cooped up for weeks

I've rarely missed a day of work from snow. I've been late due to the amount of time it takes to plough out of this mess, but not often so snowed in I can't get to work unless it's white out conditions (or really bad ice).

We are so used to snow here. But I sure miss the grass... It's beautiful here through the summer, and I'd take the cold before the heat you guys can get.

I do have a nice John Deere snow blower for my ride on tractor this year. I am sure it will come in handy. My dad got tired of his and upgraded. Love that. I get the hand-me-downs at rock bottom prices.

 

[Wynette]

YIKES......what is all that "white stuff" all over the ground??

Keep that stuff up your way, would ya

At the first "hint" of it here, you cant find eggs, milk, bread or beer.....you would think these folks believed they would be cooped up for weeks

Wait....what? NO BEER?