Washingtonians

[RonB]

OK see folks yes even you lurkers just look at how I get picked on here. I ain't a bad guy REALLY just ask me and I will tell ya so!

ask him WHY he wears a PINK hanky on his face then

 

[Chickielady]

Yea, some fruit wines can last as long or even longer than grape wines. My mom made wines too, but she didn't drink them, only imbibed when she was racking (she didn't drink) so we always knew when she'd been doing the wine bit, she didn't handle alcohol at all! (She was very funny after just one glass)

Haven't made cherry, because I was thinking it would be hard to pit them, but i may give it a try this year. There's something so very seductive about cherries - oooh, maybe a cherry mead

That's the ticket! (Said with a very British accent!)

I have access to ALOT of cherries, as well as all the Pinot Noir grapes, and 40 pounds of new corks here...but the rest of my wine making eq is still in CA
So come late fall.....you are doing PINOT girl friend !

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Showing is always a worry. The 1 and 2 day shows like Chehalis and Monroe and Stevenson are mostly attended by serious fanciers who keep their birds parasite free and in good health. The fairs, where the birds are stuck there for 5 days with people poking at them and other people's backyard birds next door are a bigger worry. The only time I've had sick stressed birds or brought parasites home was from a county fair. That is why many serious fanciers never exhibit there. (Indianapolis was a huge show and fun, fun, fun, but my birds clearly were not at their best after 5 days of travel.) I guess it depends on whether one is serious about breeding top birds. If you want to breed good birds, you need to exhibit. I always think my birds are unstoppable in the yard, then I compare them to other people's exhibits and realize there are a few faults I could work on. I'm always skeptical of anyone who claims they have show quality anything- and doesn't show themselves. On the forums we certainly hear from lots of writers who sound like they have the poultry world by the tail and the best birds around but, lo and behold, they never have time to make a show....
So, I guess the answer is, if your birds are just your pets and layers, ( and goodness knows there's nothing wrong with that!) you are probably wise to avoid shows and fairs, but, if you really want to be involved in bettering the breed, you can't do it without exhibiting against competition from time to time.
(And, yes, there are precautions we take- like putting on Frontline, and giving vitamins, and isolating birds after they arrive home.)

Very well said or as I call it Bench racing. And for the record. I have birds that "I was told are SQ" when I bought them. Now 2 of my Am B have been shown just before I got them and one did make the row as Youth Show Reserve A.O.C.C.L.

 

[Chickielady]

Before I lose power and internet again, I need to post real quick:

60+ hours no power no phones, not even cell phones, no internet, NO HEAT, 300" driveway under 3" of snow, huge chunks of ice sliding from roof making shoveling too dangerous. We kept warm by holding our hands over a boiling pot of water!!!! Candles too - they give off a little heat. Cell phones came up for a short while this afternoon, and I managed to get someone with a front-loader up here and he just finished clearing our driveway.

We have a generator connected to the house, but it caught fire in the first 1/2 hour while we slept. Fire went out on its own. Rats. F%^$ing Rats!

We are out of here to get to someplace warm - Geothermal heat takes a few days to warm up a house.

Stay safe!

Monique

Wow, rats again ?
Never checked to get rat nests out again this time ?
Sheeeesh!
I hope U R OK!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

ask him WHY he wears a PINK hanky on his face then

 

[Kaneke]

wanted to let you all know that we are OKAY but still do not have power\

DS got the generator running and there is power to his modem; I'm using the residual battery power in my laptop so may not get to read all the things that have been happening

we have several big branches down off the oaks and the fir in our own yard; a big tree down across the entrance to our little enclave, and supposedly several trees down across the power lines, no estimate of when we will get power back

it hasn't been THAT cold so we haven't even fired up the wood stove, just huddled under quilts and read when there was enough daylight to do so

chickens are okay, survived the very cold weather, huddled together

had to keep the dog mostly in the house since no power for the electronic fence keeping her in

now to go back and read what all has been happening, I have had severe BYC withdrawal

 

[Chickielady]

OK, we got 4 loads of laundry done, visited with Mom & dad and they are fine but have still 20" of snow to melt.
Ours is almost gone.
On the hill going from here to Aberdeen (101) there was many, many trees down, cracked, sticking in the road, cut & fell, great heavy maples too.
The Willapa is lapping against the asphalt out here, and the Chehalis is outrageous!
Both rivers at LOW TIDE were over their banks......
We have stocked up again & tomorrow we will RELAX & BREATH finally.
Still worried about Zgoat & Red Rooster & others out there with no power.
Royce, Greg R, and many others still without power.

Good to hear Red Reiner is OK !!!
OK, I am off to finish my stir fry~

 

[Chickielady]

wanted to let you all know that we are OKAY but still do not have power\
DS got the generator running and there is power to his modem; I'm using the residual battery power in my laptop so may not get to read all the things that have been happening
we have several big branches down off the oaks and the fir in our own yard; a big tree down across the entrance to our little enclave, and supposedly several trees down across the power lines, no estimate of when we will get power back
it hasn't been THAT cold so we haven't even fired up the wood stove, just huddled under quilts and read when there was enough daylight to do so
chickens are okay, survived the very cold weather, huddled together
had to keep the dog mostly in the house since no power for the electronic fence keeping her in
now to go back and read what all has been happening, I have had severe BYC withdrawal

Good to hear you are ok!!!
How is Stumpfarmer ??

 

[broodytood]

Hey guys just thought I'd pop in and say a quick Hi before I have to run off again. I'm still trying to get caught up from the power outage.
Laundry, dishes, school computer check-ins for the week and all that other stuff was put on hold. I would hate to think what would happen if we lost it for a really long time!!! Scares me how dependent on the "system" I am for daily life!!!
SORRY to all of those who are still with out. We are loaning our kerosene heater to some friends. We found out tonight that they are still without.
SORRY to those who lost roos and hatching eggs too. It's so sad!!!
Thanks for all the well wishes about my PET scan. Such a relief for the DH, kids and me!!!

The chooks finally ventured out of the coop today. Did not like all the snow! The first day they chased the falling flakes but as soon as it was all over the ground, the fun was over.
Welcome to all the new peeps: Afterburner, Savvy, and Clairabean!

And welcome back PPP, olliecatch, and renart!!! Good to hear from you guys again!!!

My next appt. in Seattle is Feb. 1st for a pre-op appt. Then I will have to come back up for the surgery. So if any body need a shuttle for stuff, let me know! I'll be up there twice in the next few weeks!
Well, by for now, gotta get back to work!
I keep missing THi! Hope you are OK girl!!!
Anybody heard from Blueduckling lately??? Maybe I missed her because I haven't been on much. Hope she's doing fine!
Oh yeah... one last thing. My DH got a sympathy card for me the other day because of this vegan diet I'm on. It fit me so well I thought I'd share. The inside says, "I may have gone "green" but I'm still thinking chocolate!!!" The people who make these cards must be looking in my window and listening to our conversations!!!

 

[Chickielady]

Hey guys just thought I'd pop in and say a quick Hi before I have to run off again. I'm still trying to get caught up from the power outage.
Laundry, dishes, school computer check-ins for the week and all that other stuff was put on hold. I would hate to think what would happen if we lost it for a really long time!!! Scares me how dependent on the "system" I am for daily life!!!
SORRY to all of those who are still with out. We are loaning our kerosene heater to some friends. We found out tonight that they are still without.
SORRY to those who lost roos and hatching eggs too. It's so sad!!!
Thanks for all the well wishes about my PET scan. Such a relief for the DH, kids and me!!!

The chooks finally ventured out of the coop today. Did not like all the snow! The first day they chased the falling flakes but as soon as it was all over the ground, the fun was over.
Welcome to all the new peeps: Afterburner, Savvy, and Clairabean!

And welcome back PPP, olliecatch, and renart!!! Good to hear from you guys again!!!

My next appt. in Seattle is Feb. 1st for a pre-op appt. Then I will have to come back up for the surgery. So if any body need a shuttle for stuff, let me know! I'll be up there twice in the next few weeks!
Well, by for now, gotta get back to work!
I keep missing THi! Hope you are OK girl!!!
Anybody heard from Blueduckling lately??? Maybe I missed her because I haven't been on much. Hope she's doing fine!
Oh yeah... one last thing. My DH got a sympathy card for me the other day because of this vegan diet I'm on. It fit me so well I thought I'd share. The inside says, "I may have gone "green" but I'm still thinking chocolate!!!" The people who make these cards must be looking in my window and listening to our conversations!!!

ha ha awesome to hear from you !!!!!!!!!!
Crimany I feel like a Mother hen & so many peeps to worry about.....I keep calling CR to text everyone............he probably hates me !Still
no word from K Huey, alias Birdnbeast........Stumpfarmer.Greg & Royce, and who else ?
Ogress~~~*sigh!** I worry!