Ribh's D'Coopage

[Ribh]

I’m a little disappointed, as I took them some chicken breasts and wings, as well as some of Andrew’s sausage. I think it will still be there the next time I visit as the eggs I brought them back in March are still untouched in the fridge

I find that so strange as home produced stuff is so wonderful. I still remember from when I was a kiddie & my grandfather ran jerseys, the milk pails coming up warm from the dairy with thick yellow cream! I would keep a jersey cow just for that!

Andrew will get an earful of Venting when he gets home!

He can make up a little for the state of the trailer. Honestly, all my lot are the same.

I got to pass Andrew at the Ferry terminal on my way home and him on his way to work on Saltspring.

I know this one!Usually we exchange car keys & where the island car is parked. Not so much these days as John & I usually travel together. Back in the day, when all the kids were round it was a circus, especially when we didn't have a paid parking space for the mainland car. The boat would be pulling out with someone still issuing instructions.

It was New Girl that passed, I’m hoping peacefully.

I'm so sorry. It's never easy but worse when you're not actually there.

but hard digging after a full day of city public transit and then the ferries would have been difficult for me.

I haven't figured out why but mainland days are particularly hard on the body & that is weird when mostly I sit...

Honestly, I’m ok with how Andrew did with the chickens, it’s a lot of chickens to handle and with different groups needing different care and feedin

Yeah, John takes on the *naminals* as he calls them, when I have to be away & it's always dodgy as he's not really an animal person & his family kept dogs anyway. Granted my cats are difficult. They have separation issues & Marlow landed @ the vet after one visit, he became so stressed by my absence. John lost a chicken while I was away last summer so I'm not sure how well he will do this year when I have Lottie & the Campines.

 

[rjohns39]

Morning Jeannie

 

[Ribh]

Morning Jeannie

Hey, Bob. Sun's actually up this time.

 

[Kris5902]

I find that so strange as home produced stuff is so wonderful. I still remember from when I was a kiddie & my grandfather ran jerseys, the milk pails coming up warm from the dairy with thick yellow cream! I would keep a jersey cow just for that!

He can make up a little for the state of the trailer. Honestly, all my lot are the same.


I know this one!Usually we exchange car keys & where the island car is parked. Not so much these days as John & I usually travel together. Back in the day, when all the kids were round it was a circus, especially when we didn't have a paid parking space for the mainland car. The boat would be pulling out with someone still issuing instructions.

I'm so sorry. It's never easy but worse when you're not actually there.

I haven't figured out why but mainland days are particularly hard on the body & that is weird when mostly I sit...

Yeah, John takes on the *naminals* as he calls them, when I have to be away & it's always dodgy as he's not really an animal person & his family kept dogs anyway. Granted my cats are difficult. They have separation issues & Marlow landed @ the vet after one visit, he became so stressed by my absence. John lost a chicken while I was away last summer so I'm not sure how well he will do this year when I have Lottie & the Campines.

Thanks! I’m glad to know Andrew isn’t alone in his ”voluntold” chicken duties

Since my update I’ve really been struggling, there was a “situation” and it’s “family farm dynamics” related... I’m not wanting to jack or downer your thread Jeannie, and I’m grateful for everyone here. I don’t know what my life/Chicken situation is going to look like for the future... but I would like to say thanks to everyone here. You’ve been awesome, supportive, and kind. I consider you all friends even if I haven’t met you in person.

 

[Ribh]

I missed whatever sunrise there was this morning. It is cold & windy but I keep a bird bath on the verandah for moments like this. This is a Drongo ~ about the size of a magpie, with black feathers that get the same sort of pretty sheen as an Australorp.

They hawk from tree branches & are supposed to be non~people friendly but we have found them to be real clowns & wonderful mimics. This one called like the small honeyeaters do when they come to bathe. They have a long really distinct fish tail.

 

[Ribh]

Thanks! I’m glad to know Andrew isn’t alone in his ”voluntold” chicken duties

Since my update I’ve really been struggling, there was a “situation” and it’s “family farm dynamics” related... I’m not wanting to jack or downer your thread Jeannie, and I’m grateful for everyone here. I don’t know what my life/Chicken situation is going to look like for the future... but I would like to say thanks to everyone here. You’ve been awesome, supportive, and kind. I consider you all friends even if I haven’t met you in person.

Kris, there is a PM button for a reason. If you would like to vent with non~family please feel free. I don't mind having my ear bent even if I am no earthly use in the practical sense.

 

[rjohns39]

Kris, there is a PM button for a reason. If you would like to vent with non~family please feel free. I don't mind having my ear bent even if I am no earthly use in the practical sense.

X2 Kris we're here for you.

 

[MaryJanet]

Good morning all Family tensions are the worst, I wish you a speedy and fair resolution that sticks @Kris5902

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks! I’m glad to know Andrew isn’t alone in his ”voluntold” chicken duties

Since my update I’ve really been struggling, there was a “situation” and it’s “family farm dynamics” related... I’m not wanting to jack or downer your thread Jeannie, and I’m grateful for everyone here. I don’t know what my life/Chicken situation is going to look like for the future... but I would like to say thanks to everyone here. You’ve been awesome, supportive, and kind. I consider you all friends even if I haven’t met you in person.

We are here whether you share or not. I feel like you need one of these.

 

[Ribh]

And whether you are keeping chickens or not keep posting here. Your knowledge is invaluable, your friendship appreciated.