Lucky chick and a great catch!Well, I get mother of the year....
Went to water a plant in a pot this late afternoon. I water it good but b4 turning off spicket I pick up the over turned big water bowl that is stationed on that corner.. I have bowls of water and waterers everywhere, so one down is not big thing but I pick it up and there was a buff chick stuck underneath it. I have no idea how long she was there... could have been hoursthough I thought it must not have been too terribly long because it moved quickly away and did not run for food and water immediately but honestly, If I had not gone to water that one potted plant with that hose and had the time (because I was really short on time) to turn that thing over I cringe to think... terrible. Chick stuck under a bowl. Who would have thunk it?!

So today is my birthday29yo since your curious
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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.









Chewy can be good! Glad it worked out. Raspberry cheesecake sounds devineSoooo, 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.

Overthinking can be good on a first timeWell 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![]()

