Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Apr. 9, 2019 @memphis wrote

Ok R2elk....no poults allowed. And I can understand that Daisy & Annie, the city girls, might have a detrimental influence on your country girls. LOL! My two can probably learn from your flock!!
I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that all those eggs hatch!

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[R2elk]

Apr. 9, 2019 @memphis wrote

I'm just waiting for R2elk to have a successful hatch! Can I get a poult on a plane with me? Under the seat in front of me. Like a puppy? I was saving my million frequent flyer miles to go get Cuddles....but Aurora is not budging!

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[R2elk]

Apr. 9, 2019 @memphis wrote

Dog needs to go. Obviously. And sorry about your mom....that's tough. What a day!
Molpet....sounds like the girls are keeping you busy scouting for eggs! LOL!
Aurora...in St. Louis my family owned nurseries. They were wholesale growers. My Grandpa always said not to plant bedding plants outside till May 1st. This snow event is taking place in the upper mid-west. I think it will miss you. But they are calling for a horrific amount of snow in some areas. Like 15 inches. That's crazy! It was 80 something here today, but going back to the 40's later this week. Crazy weather here too.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21207366

 

[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

Daffodils are done here. Trees & azaleas all in bloom. Green haze of pollen covering everything. Trees leafed out. Everything seems to be bursting with blooms. Beautiful time of year here. Hens love it as weeds are going crazy. It's a buffet. Two fatties are making the most of it. Gosh they are chunky. I think its middle age spread!

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[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

Was just standing outside listening to Great Horned Owls hooting back and forth. They are sure chatty this morning.
Aurora...the plants you planted will be fine. Thought you planted bedding plants. Actually the cooler weather will help the daffodil blooms last longer.

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[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

LOL! Love the image of the big swaying beer belly turkey!
Your getting a snow bomb! Those babies aren't acclimated to weather like that! They obviously need to stay in their protected environment until the weather warms up! Can you wrap them up in towels like little babies & bring them up to watch tv? Surely she'd help in lapper training! A sweet turkey asleep in her lap will melt her heart!!

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[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

My girls were looking at me yesterday wondering where their wading pools & fans were.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21208959

 

[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

We're in zone 7 here. Its supposed to go down into the mid 40's this weekend. You should hear everyone complaining! I will say, its unusual for us.

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[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

I think my girls know the sound of my van. Whenever I pull into the driveway I can hear them yelping. They can't see it....but I swear they know it's me getting home. They know I hate listening to them cry....I'm such a sucker. Evil wenches!

 

[R2elk]

Apr. 10, 2019 @memphis wrote

Cindy....they know they have me wrapped around their toe. They can con me into anything. They think I'm around only to serve their every wish. But....they are sweet about it. LOL! And so cute!

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