It is quite possible that the wind could have blown harder. But the hens were careful to arrange their backsides so that they only had to lay their eggs once. Meanwhile, they had to struggle in a sideways fashion just to get from the coop to underneath the deck for shelter. Honestly! It really did blow up a fantastic amount of dust and loose leaves. The sky across the lake to the west is beige with dust!
Michelle Malay brought her brother-in-law Tim and Mother Malay by to pick up some eggs. It was good to see Michelle and Tim and to meet Mother Malay. She is in her nineties. But she got a good look at some of my chickens and even admired the "Free Range" t-shirt on my old body. She said my place was just a touch of country. That was sweet sounding to me.
Have started another book, but this one is serious. It takes place somewhere in the countryside of New York when it snows. Some people could live like that with winter, but it is totally foreign to me. Oldest son thinks he likes snow and that sort of thing. He just does not remember 1985 when everything near and far around here was frozen solid. And he has never been in a blizzard, either. Nope, not me! Texas is great, but it needs to keep its freezing weather to a minimum.
Took the doggie clothes off the dogs early this morning when it got warmer. Both dogs have acted like a couple of wild calves romping around chasing each other. Sylvia runs UNDER Thompson and grabs him by the back leg on the other side. It is hard for him to get loose from that position. She doesn't hurt him, but it makes him try harder to get away from her. Then the race is on! They are so funny when they act like wild critters.
Have the ceiling fan going in here in the living room. It is not really hot, but it is more comfortable with some air moving--NOT wind, mind you! Tomorrow is only supposed to be 64 with a low at night of 38. That is not bad at all. It just got up to 85 today. That is pretty warm for November in Texas. But it IS Texas. Never know what it will be like from one day to the next. At least it is not flooding us out or burning us out. Some states are not so blessed.
If you would, please remember those who have caught this stupid virus. The Israelis are talking about inoculating millions as soon as they can, and it seems that the same may hold true here in the U.S. for all those who are the most susceptible to the virus--meaning old folks and those who already are at risk of any kind of problems since they have diabetes or heart disease. After taking that extra strong flu vaccine that is given to those over 65 and feeling like warmed over poo for a week or more, they can keep their vaccine for a while before this old girl will even consider it. Just going to stay at home as much as possible and try--mind you, TRY--to behave myself.
Before shutting up the hens, will have to remove the big wagon from the hen house door. Nothing else would keep it open. The lawn swing is still in the same place, but nearly everything else in the back yard has been moved by the wind. This is the reason Sylvia wanted in my lap this afternoon! Wind frightens her! Understand exactly how she feels. Still have a few flowers left that may be around until the next freeze, but the wind did not tear them up. Amazing how some things get torn up by the wind and others are safely protected. Guess being able to bend in the wind makes a big difference. God knew what He was doing making most things bendable.
May you each have a relaxing evening and look forward to tomorrow. You are loved.
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