Sit'n on the porch

[Frankiegirl]

I Love you sister Frankiegirl!!!! I love that you are getting it all done,

Right back at you lady! There is a lot of inspiration here, just trying to follow in the footsteps of amazing people

I got dinner/supper all done and over, DH is off to work,
Just went out to the coop and checked for more eggs,
I know one got broke and eaten when I was out there at 1pm,, bummer,, if it get broke they eat it

So, 3:15 and the sun is lowering, these last few dark days are a killer, the hens go to bed at 4:30 & even the dogs go up to bed at 6pm

Only a few more weeks and we get light back. That’s the good news!

Clearly... you need to hire someone to plow....

Or buy a walk behind snow blower.

Just how long is your driveway?

Driveway is 600 feet from the road and gravel. Had a plow service but they quit due to the job shortage caused by covid…I have a walk behind so if push comes to shove. I used to travel for my job but have been working from home since march 2020. Crazy to think of that now almost 2 years later. I will succeed with the driveway or die trying.

One of these days I will get back on the road. Until then…life is good and if it snows too much, I will get more exercise doing the driveway a few times.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

I have a couple cans of evaporated milk. It'll do for coffee, but I don't know if DH will agree.

We might get some more snow overnight. Then it gets warm and melts.

I keep evaporated milk in the pantry and when I need milk and don't have any I add water to the cream to make milk.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Porchers good afternoon one and all!

The temperature is 63 and sunny.

Hubby and I worked out in the garage for over four hours with our yard girl and made a big dent in cleaning it.

Have a great day!

 

[MaryJanet]

Porchers good afternoon one and all!

The temperature is 63 and sunny.

Hubby and I worked out in the garage for over four hours with our yard girl and made a big dent in cleaning it.

Have a great day!

Awesome!

I wrote that reference and assembled a new comfy chair. Got the car fixed too and caught up on my emails. Did a couple of house chores too.

Today I'll be writing through the morning then going to Bunnings (it's a little like TSC) for a misting system for the chicken run (need to get installed before summer heat sets in). Then I'm due at work for a long meeting this evening with folks from Singapore and England.

The forecast is 28C (82F) and sunny.

Haven't had a cuppa yet, I don't want to get out of this amazingly comfy chair...

 

[Sally PB]

I didn't get diddly squat done today. I did take two naps, though. Which is why I didn't get diddly squat done!

Tomorrow, I will be more productive. I have a chiro appointment, so I'll be out and about. Gonna go to the store (and get more milk!) and to Costco for a couple of things.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

I am not in a very chatty mood,
I have been informed that it costs more to have chickens than just buying eggs, that it is way to much work, that building a coop is going to cost a lot of money with the price of building supplies,
that you could buy a whole pallet of dried eggs for all that money,,,,

I need to go read and pray and , work on my current attitude,
You all keep on chatting and visiting,
The porch stays open,

 

[MaryJanet]

Well, I am taking a break again,,,,,
I am not in a very chatty mood,
I have been informed that it costs more to have chickens than just buying eggs, that it is way to much work, that building a coop is going to cost a lot of money with the price of building supplies,
that you could buy a whole pallet of dried eggs for all that money,,,,

I need to go read and pray and , work on my current attitude,
You all keep on chatting and visiting,
The porch stays open,

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I'm sorry that has happened. Chickens are also very good at reducing bugs and weeds and at providing fertiliser.

 

[Frankiegirl]

Well, I am taking a break again,,,,,
I am not in a very chatty mood,
I have been informed that it costs more to have chickens than just buying eggs, that it is way to much work, that building a coop is going to cost a lot of money with the price of building supplies,
that you could buy a whole pallet of dried eggs for all that money,,,,

I need to go read and pray and , work on my current attitude,
You all keep on chatting and visiting,
The porch stays open,

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Oh I am sorry to hear that your new home will not include chickens…I will pray that you find your way home and in the in process a path may present itself that offers you the comfort that these little creatures provide. Things can often seem overwhelming when you are making a move as I recently experienced that.

There is a large expense when you are constructing a new coop. That is true. I have found they offer me not only a tasty snack, but an opportunity to connect with nature and in a way to the spirit of the earth. I have saved money on therapy and the ladies keep all my secrets. If there is any possibility to create a temporary coop that allows you keep your flock, I hope you will be able to do that.

I am sorry if I am adding stress to the decision to not have them moving forward. I simply want to offer a couple of ways my ladies enrich my life in a way that makes the expense worth it.

Blessings to you Grandma over the holiday season and praying you find peace in your decision.

 

[Sally PB]

I can't say anything more or better than that.

 

[Frankiegirl]

Good morning Everyone! In honor of @GrandmaDeKorte, I am on my third espresso of the morning. Opened a new bag of beans last night and they are a bit burnt…not every cup is yummy but I will gut through.

It is 28 degrees and cloudy here. Still a bit dark and will let the girls out shortly once there is a little more light in the sky. Hope the day brings joy to everyone.