Welcome to my pond - Swim, wade, or sit on the bank

[sourland]

Hello, Pond.

 

[chickisoup]

Hello, Pond.

Morning Sir Sour and Mr Whites
glad to know the pond still has occupied lily pads

 

[BYC910]

GOOD MORNNING on a day like this you give thanks for what you have.And pray that God bless all others with what they need .Yes I woke up again

 

[BYC910]

Happy whatever fellow H20 movers (Shalom Benny very nice weapons)
BORED BORED BORED!!!!
Lots I could do, like clean the house, after half a century of that the thrill has kind of worn off, don't feel like getting into any of the gazillion half finished craft projects and the only thing I do feel like doing, cleaning the coop, is on hold because the wind is blowing so hard I'd wind up wearing most of it. Nope, not into that. I wouldn't mind a walk if the wind wasn't blowing so hard and the sun is turning the snow into a deep slushy mess which means I would probably just wind up on my backside which would lead to me flopping around like a beached walrus trying to stand back up in all the slippery mush.
Can you tell I am no longer amused with being grounded in our lovely Wisconsin spring?

My new laptop should finally arrive this week. Not really looking forward to that like I used to be either. Been a while (like years) since I tackled the setup/software/data transfers/etc. from an old machine to a new one (Kindles don't count) and I'm not sure my senior brain (or patience) is still up to the challenge. Wouldn't even have tackled it if my current laptop hadn't decided it was time to enter hospice and I stumbled across a deal I couldn't pass up on the perfect replacement. I can't even turn it all over to a nerdy grandkid!

You got this Chickie. Walk out into the world if only a few feet and be thankful you can.

Yep... not fun.

It is "supposed" to be easy. Eh.

The power of positive thinking seems a little lacking up there .

I am tired. We have been so busy at work. We are doing double sales than projected. So as an example, on Thursday for instance, based on last year, our sales projections were about $15,000. That's in a 13 hour day too, mind you. What we actually did was $30,000. In ten hours.

I'm stressed out trying to deal with everyone coming in, being very anxious some idiot that just NEEDS to buy tennis balls is going to bring in Covid to infect me, and very worn out from almost literally running around the store non-stop for eight hours a day dealing with all the customers.

Yes, I realize that all the other stores that aren't farm stores in the state aren't allowed to sell a lot of the things we can still sell. People need to stop and think about the reason behind that law and make the non-selfish choice to not come get those things at my store just because they can. But they won't.

At this point I just wish they would extend the law to cover farm stores too and stop all these people from swarming us.

And all the people buying chicks! I need them to cut that out. Some lady came in today and literally told me to my face it was illegal for her to have chickens where she lived, but 'with all this going on' she's just going to get them anyway. Yeah, that's not going to come back to bite you when you get fined and have to scramble to rehome them.

Point ,#1 not laws executive orders.Point # 2 Protect yourself at all cost.Point #3 You are there by your own choice .Point # 4 If I can't get Milk replacer .You are going to get a live animal package with 2 very vocal kids ,That will not take no for a answer . Ware a mask insist that they stay out of your face ,ware gloves ,But above all else voice your concerns to management .I am sorry there those without respect for others Just hang on as best you can.We have always been very empressed with you .Know what your are capable of ,and are proud to know young people like you are out there .

 

[BYC910]

So, you know that school daycare I'm required to work at one day a week? A friend of mine worked her shift yesterday, and the supervisor's kids were there. The kids were very excited because they're having company this weekend from SIOUX FALLS, SD! You know - where it's blowing up with covid because of the meat-packing plant! It's also in the homeless shelters and the penitentiary now. (On a happy note, DS worked his last shift as a medic there today.) My coworker emailed the school superintendent about it. I don't know if anything will be done, but personally I don't think those kids should be at the daycare for 14 days.

Well at the very least tested .

 

[BYC910]

DW came to the goat pen last night at dusk to inform me ,I had been there a long time So I need to figure out where to get self medicating goats .I also need to convince sick goats to stay weak and easy to catch until all thier treatments are done.Not get much better after one injection .I have found out goats ,don't like shots any more than I do

 

[sourland]

GOOD MORNNING on a day like this you give thanks for what you have.And pray that God bless all others with what they need .Yes I woke up again

Well, aren't you mister cheery and optimistic today. I want some of whatever it is that you are taking.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good Morning Pondites little late but still morning here moving tad slow from my lilly pad ..
Our small feed store 10 miles down the road have a sign out .. Stay in you car we will come out ...
People do not get out of their cars .. These are good kids the feed store has been there like since Jesus was small but they are being smart JMHO

 

[chickisoup]

Hi Alaskan
Happy Easter my friend. Hope you are celebrating anyway

 

[BYC910]

I AIN'T cheerful no more got soaked . Have to retreat 5 of the goats I treated yesterday.If rain don't stop,do it in the rain.Got kids to feed now .As a rule We try to stay positive here .Comes from having Ben.If we cried about or woes . It would be non stop tears. Mama said take time to enjoy my chrildren .So I do .People say stop and smell the roses.I say watch out for the bees and thrones when you do.Cause with all beauty comes a little pain.Marraige taught me that .