The Old Folks Home

[ronott1]

Some pictures I took of the smoke and fire near our house. It is not real close to us but it has been threatening a couple tiny towns on the other side of the mountains. So far no structures have burned though. Hoping they get it contained by Monday like they think they will

It has been a bad fire season so far. I hope it starts raining earlier than normal this year(here in California we do not have rain in the summer).

 

[AK Baha]

Wow that is scary. Be safe.

 

[Wisher1000]

My name is Phil I live in Anchorage Alaska. I am a new chicken owner and love having birds. We have 6 now 4 buff orpingtons 1 silver lace and 1 cinnamon queen. I plan on getting more next spring. me and my wife are retired and live a mostly subsistence lifestyle hunting,fishing,harvesting what we can. My favorite thing to do is spend time on my boat.

Welcome, Phil, we're glad you joined us! I see you had prawn and calamari for supper that night!

 

[AK Baha]

Yes we did and it was so nummy.And ty for the welcome.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

My name is Phil I live in Anchorage Alaska. I am a new chicken owner and love having birds. We have 6 now 4 buff orpingtons 1 silver lace and 1 cinnamon queen. I plan on getting more next spring. me and my wife are retired and live a mostly subsistence lifestyle hunting,fishing,harvesting what we can. My favorite thing to do is spend time on my boat.

Was that taken in the summer?


DiDi... those fire pictures are pretty, too bad it's of destruction. My boss' brother lives in Park City (HOME OF POLYGAMY PORTER!!) which I think is one of the towns you mentioned being threatened.

 

[AK Baha]

spring time in may of this year.

 

[insanity]

Hi Baha,

Your pic makes me miss home.I grew up just north of Homer.

 

[AK Baha]

Very beautifull place. I just love homer we go halibut fishing on kachemak bay every summer.

 

[gryeyes]

Well, you folks are right: I am am signing offer paperwork this evening on an 8.28 acre parcel. Trees everywhere, tons of moss-covered rock outcroppings making waterfalls during the winter when seasonal streams are active. Two large flat spots, one with a one-room cabin and a killer deck (as in just wonderful, does need some repair so it doesn't become a real "killer"), a long-ignored, fenced garden with a drip system and concrete paths, and the other open flat spot would suit a manufactured home and septic system "someday.". A nice, big coop would fit really well at one edge, with a large run..... Those would be the first projects.

There is an apple tree, a peach or apricot tree (not sure which - no fruit on it), and some grapes on a tilted arbor. Oregano, lemon mint, marjoram and Rosemary plants have run wild in the garden area. Lots of wild blackberry brambles at the edges of the clearings.

There is evidence of a possible, long gone marijuana grow site across the currently dry stream bed in a well-hidden portion of the property. Lots of old white PVC irrigation pipe leading to it.

There are two sheds, both need repair but one needs far less work to be serviceable.

The property has been on the market well over a year. I have often driven by it and always thought it would be far too expensive to even think about checking out. Of course, until recently, I wasn't looking. But I admired the fancy wrought iron gate and front fence. It's an electric gate, with keypad operation. As if a mansion or an estate was behind it.

I have often seen a Black Autralorp wandering freely in the driveway of the property across the road. A rooster crowed nearby during our walk-around.

Sellers are "motivated.". I am very hopeful and have some wiggle room with my initial offer.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

A great end to a crappy week here. Came home from work today to find my favorite chicken dead under the coop with a broken egg hanging out of her butt.



She had a broken leg when I got her as a chick. I casted it, separated her, and gave her chicken PT for 2 weeks until she was better. As a result, she never thought she was a chicken; she'd follow me around like a dog, and try to sneak into the house. She was never part of the flock and would always be off wondering around by herself or with me if I was outdoors. I am going to severely miss my buddy.