What did you do with your flock today?

[PopoMyers]

Bad backs are the worst.

Agree % Have lived with fluctuating back pain for most of my adult life, due to scoliosis and the surgery. Another thing just as bad are inflamed knee joints. Getting old is not for sissies.

 

[PopoMyers]

So today is my birthday 29yo since your curious lol.
Anywho, had a great date. I made penne pasta w/ Zucchini, mushroom and Parmigiano while DH cooked us Ono. We quickly packed up our dinners and took off on our bikes to Mana and had a picnic, standing up while eating with chopsticks. It was one of the most enjoyable meals/times/view I have had. View attachment 3355836
We actually parked close to where his dad grew up. The house has been relocated and camp long gone but the 2 Mango trees that were in their backyard and that his dad ate from and played on as a kid are still there.View attachment 3355842
The history, good company and vast stillness made a perfect date. 5 ☆ forsure.

Happy Birthday! Sounds like a grand way to spend dinner time.

 

[Shetland lover]

Agree % Have lived with fluctuating back pain for most of my adult life, due to scoliosis and the surgery. Another thing just as bad are inflamed knee joints. Getting old is not for sissies.

I'm just waiting on the knee pain - with absolute dread, I must say!
If it's anything like the hip pain I already have - unremitting 'toothache'-type pain with occasional skewering with a red hot knitting needle - you can keep it!
Getting older is not as much fun as I thought it might be, that's for sure!

 

[PopoMyers]

Soooo, the rat found a spot to dig under. When we thaw out, that will be the next place to excavate and add another plate to block it. Someone once told us to put bread soaked in antifreeze for mice in vehicles. I'm afraid to do that, but just might. This rat resides in the garden which neither the chickens nor the cat can get into. Moles are getting ridiculous! So many hills. The bombs apparently didn't work. Going to put my cat's used litter down the holes when we thaw out. My neighbor came over and joked that I chased the moles over to his place. I think the babies made their way over there, and everywhere!
Finally finished decorating what little I have to put out, and strung the lights on the porch, after troubleshooting the cord and reconfiguring the arrangement. The main cord no longer functions properly.
Had a major baking fail today. Can't believe I didn't put the flour in my shortbread. Halfway through baking, I remixed it all with the flour and baked it. I was going to toss it, but hubby said no, it will get eaten. I hope so, as it has 1.5 cups of macadamias in it. It tastes ok, just more chewy. Raspberry Cheesecake in the oven for Christmas Eve dessert.

 

[Shetland lover]

Soooo, the rat found a spot to dig under. When we thaw out, that will be the next place to excavate and add another plate to block it. Someone once told us to put bread soaked in antifreeze for mice in vehicles. I'm afraid to do that, but just might. This rat resides in the garden which neither the chickens nor the cat can get into. Moles are getting ridiculous! So many hills. The bombs apparently didn't work. Going to put my cat's used litter down the holes when we thaw out. My neighbor came over and joked that I chased the moles over to his place. I think the babies made their way over there, and everywhere!
Finally finished decorating what little I have to put out, and strung the lights on the porch, after troubleshooting the cord and reconfiguring the arrangement. The main cord no longer functions properly.
Had a major baking fail today. Can't believe I didn't put the flour in my shortbread. Halfway through baking, I remixed it all with the flour and baked it. I was going to toss it, but hubby said no, it will get eaten. I hope so, as it has 1.5 cups of macadamias in it. It tastes ok, just more chewy. Raspberry Cheesecake in the oven for Christmas Eve dessert.

I'm so sorry for laughing over your baking fail, it's just I forgot to put the yeast in my stollen today - pretty essential addition to an enriched dough! Second attempt tomorrow....
Baked raspberry cheesecake sounds divine

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

@TropicalBabies I can't believe the lil chick was still alive! So much to do constantly when ya got all the animals....so glad lil baby is OK!
Kudos to you for takin moment to notice n flip it over! You definitely get mom award!!a
Happy birthday too! Sounds like you had an awesome day!

 

[TropicalBabies]

@TropicalBabies I can't believe the lil chick was still alive! So much to do constantly when ya got all the animals....so glad lil baby is OK!
Kudos to you for takin moment to notice n flip it over! You definitely get mom award!!a
Happy birthday too! Sounds like you had an awesome day!

I was late to meet someone, was waiting for dh and was antsy to go but notice plant drooping cuz rains did not hit the pot and thought, k. I've got a second to give it water. Looked at the bowl and could have made the decision to ignore till later because I have other waters.... When and IF I did notice the missing chick, say at night time roll call, I'm sure I would look for an hour but doubt I would look under that bowl. Good lesson in this, for me. Leave no bowl unturned!!!

 

[TropicalBabies]

@Gammas Bearded Babies @FBMcrazy8 What time are you folks expecting the weather? What kine are you expecting? Everything and then some? Are you feeling prepared now?

 

[FBMcrazy8]

@Gammas Bearded Babies @FBMcrazy8 What time are you folks expecting the weather? What kine are you expecting? Everything and then some? Are you feeling prepared now?

Well right now I’m setting at -18 with windchill which is only at 21mph (closer to 31in the flats where I am) and it could get up to 40mph. And then there is snow coming in sideways. And no, I don’t feel prepared at all! Part of that could be that it is my first and I’m over thinking a lot of it. But the chickens are out of their coop so I guess that is a bonus and the ducks are too. I haven’t had a chance to look at the goats, it is way too cold to be out to walk all the ground to get to them all at once. But my daughter went to check on their water and they were still alive and moving around.

Oh I’m sorry, I just read the advisory and it is 50mph and -40 by Friday

 

[FBMcrazy8]

@TropicalBabies Also…I’m so glad you found your little one!!! That would have been terrible to have found later! Good job!!! Of course Happy birthday!!! Jealous of the beautiful weather you have!!! Soak it up for me or you could send some my way!