Wow, W4W, lots going on... I hope your Dad has a speedy recovery, he sounds like my Dad too... you're absolutely right - it's a good thing he's in good shape, sometimes it's hard to see the extent of the damage with all the swelling, but within a few weeks, he should be feeling better
Reina, I had to giggle while reading about all the spots your flock found to lay their eggs... I'm so glad you figured it out! a couple of days ago, Mylee and I found 6 Eggs in the tall frondy stuff outside the dome. it was their first day out in a long time, so I knew they were fresh, but man they made quick work of it! I think they were out less than a half hour...
I am late to put the house on the market for this year. not much sells here when Winter hits. I will try anyway... historically, this property has always sold quickly, but with the market being what it is... it may take me a year to sell it (or more)... I haven't really looked into where I would move, but it would really be where I can transfer my job. I would consider several states... as long as I'm within a few hundred miles of my folks and Mylee... it's fine, as it is now, I'm a couple of thousand miles away... I'm pretty much a DIY'er, but a cross country move would require help. whether I use PODS alone and friends and family... or PODS and another moving company... I'm not sure. to move the flock is a big deal, but handyman used to be a cross country trucker, and he offered to drive the flock, as long as I get him back home of course...
I was up til stupid o'clock last night (quarter of three) and have been up since 7:30 this morning, I'm surprised I'm not delirious... I feel pretty good... will take care of the flock, and go through clothes til it's time to take a nap... Mylee is enjoying a cup of decaf hazelnut coffee this morning - she kept sipping from mine... so... she feels special, having her own coffee in a pretty cup with a Pug on it.. I shudder to think of her drinking high-test (caffeinated) she'd be pinging off the walls!

Reina, I had to giggle while reading about all the spots your flock found to lay their eggs... I'm so glad you figured it out! a couple of days ago, Mylee and I found 6 Eggs in the tall frondy stuff outside the dome. it was their first day out in a long time, so I knew they were fresh, but man they made quick work of it! I think they were out less than a half hour...
I am late to put the house on the market for this year. not much sells here when Winter hits. I will try anyway... historically, this property has always sold quickly, but with the market being what it is... it may take me a year to sell it (or more)... I haven't really looked into where I would move, but it would really be where I can transfer my job. I would consider several states... as long as I'm within a few hundred miles of my folks and Mylee... it's fine, as it is now, I'm a couple of thousand miles away... I'm pretty much a DIY'er, but a cross country move would require help. whether I use PODS alone and friends and family... or PODS and another moving company... I'm not sure. to move the flock is a big deal, but handyman used to be a cross country trucker, and he offered to drive the flock, as long as I get him back home of course...
I was up til stupid o'clock last night (quarter of three) and have been up since 7:30 this morning, I'm surprised I'm not delirious... I feel pretty good... will take care of the flock, and go through clothes til it's time to take a nap... Mylee is enjoying a cup of decaf hazelnut coffee this morning - she kept sipping from mine... so... she feels special, having her own coffee in a pretty cup with a Pug on it.. I shudder to think of her drinking high-test (caffeinated) she'd be pinging off the walls!