Tick and wisher, if I could only wish you any snow that was headed for here, I gladly would.
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I'm so exited.I ordered a dozen eggs from a local friend today. She has nn roo over assorted hens.I'm going to set up my incubator for the first time and let it run till I get the eggs. I just have one little problem.....How to tell the hubby,he isn't overly thrilled with the 30 chicks that are already on order.
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Don't tell him, he'll probably figure it out on his own, sooner or later.......
I may get to see snow this coming Tuesday; forecast is for snow as low as 2000 feet. It's about 65 degrees right now, quite balmy.
Has anybody else seen the Animal Planet "Too Cute!" programs about puppies, kittens and other small baby house pets? Each episode showcases three litters of breeds from birth to the days they are ready to go to their Forever homes when they're 8 to 10 weeks old. Just the pretty and adorable parts; no peeing, pooping or vomiting going on.
The episode I just watched showcased Jack Russell terriers, Bull Mastiffs and Portuguese Water Dogs. The kitten episodes are equally interesting. I've got my DVR set up to record every episode and when I need a cuteness break, I watch another one.
I wish I had more energy. I used to be a go-getter, learning new things, trying new software, noodling around on the 'Net further afield than BYC and YouTube. I bought myself a new camera and all I've done is charge its battery; haven't even plugged it into the PC to download updates (it's an Olympus SP-720UZ, 14 megapixels. Never had a FANCY digital camera before, always got the cheapies. I already know how to take photos with my iPhone and that's easy, right now. Of course, I still have to upload and edit tons of pictures but I prefer sitting on the sofa and perusing BYC forums with my first generation iPad. Dunno how to handle those tasks without using the PC.
Is there a "funk" period of early retirement? I look at stuff I should be doing, but there's no onus for not doing them. Well, other than not having the satisfaction of getting them done. There's just more enjoyment in holding conversations with house chickens, napping with a hen or two sleeping on my lap, looking at their trusting faces, melting inside at hearing the trills of contentment they make. Even though Beth and Punkin go outside during the day, they often come back inside for their snoozes. Me, chickens, both dogs AND the cat take advantage of the recliner to snuggle together.
I've gotten much more recreational reading done this Winter than I have for quite some time, certainly before retirement last May.
Ooh - just discovered "Southland" is back on TNT again with a new season starting!
How's that for the other end of the entertainment continuum; from baby animals in totally protected, arranged environments to a gritty cop drama.
Has anybody else seen the Animal Planet "Too Cute!" programs about puppies, kittens and other small baby house pets? Each episode showcases three litters of breeds from birth to the days they are ready to go to their Forever homes when they're 8 to 10 weeks old. Just the pretty and adorable parts; no peeing, pooping or vomiting going on.
The episode I just watched showcased Jack Russell terriers, Bull Mastiffs and Portuguese Water Dogs. The kitten episodes are equally interesting. I've got my DVR set up to record every episode and when I need a cuteness break, I watch another one.
I wish I had more energy. I used to be a go-getter, learning new things, trying new software, noodling around on the 'Net further afield than BYC and YouTube. I bought myself a new camera and all I've done is charge its battery; haven't even plugged it into the PC to download updates (it's an Olympus SP-720UZ, 14 megapixels. Never had a FANCY digital camera before, always got the cheapies. I already know how to take photos with my iPhone and that's easy, right now. Of course, I still have to upload and edit tons of pictures but I prefer sitting on the sofa and perusing BYC forums with my first generation iPad. Dunno how to handle those tasks without using the PC.
Is there a "funk" period of early retirement? I look at stuff I should be doing, but there's no onus for not doing them. Well, other than not having the satisfaction of getting them done. There's just more enjoyment in holding conversations with house chickens, napping with a hen or two sleeping on my lap, looking at their trusting faces, melting inside at hearing the trills of contentment they make. Even though Beth and Punkin go outside during the day, they often come back inside for their snoozes. Me, chickens, both dogs AND the cat take advantage of the recliner to snuggle together.
I've gotten much more recreational reading done this Winter than I have for quite some time, certainly before retirement last May.
Ooh - just discovered "Southland" is back on TNT again with a new season starting!
How's that for the other end of the entertainment continuum; from baby animals in totally protected, arranged environments to a gritty cop drama.
true but hiding an incubator might be a little difficult. lol
Insanity, I ran across a similar scenario last year. DH was out of town when I "might" have ordered more eggs than could fit in my one incubator. Then I "possibly" went to the feed store and bought another incubator. I fessed up shortly before he came home (mainly because I was going to have to tell him at some point). I don't know how your DH is but after all of the worrying about how he was going to react, he just laughed. It might not be so bad to let him know?
dsgard,
i'll think of something and after a bit of fussing he will probably roll his eyes and say"whatever makes you happy honey". He's pretty good that way but likes to fuss and grump first.Maybe I'll butter him up first... he needs a new sawsall.
i'll think of something and after a bit of fussing he will probably roll his eyes and say"whatever makes you happy honey". He's pretty good that way but likes to fuss and grump first.Maybe I'll butter him up first... he needs a new sawsall.
I just don['t tell mine!! I just add the new chicks, and say they are for sale. With a straight face.
a straight face..remind me never to play poker with you.
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