So Wilbourn and McCabe sent out a young man named Jared who had a helper named Colten. My water is now back on. Unless you have ever had to dip water out of the bathtub in order to flush, you have no idea how happy a person can be just to have the water back on all over the house. Anyway, it was not as bad as it could have been: $215.92. Still have not asked for the estimate from the owner for the gas lines in the bathroom and living room. But tomorrow is another day. Sent home three dozen eggs with the young men. And it turns out that the owner may want my "extra" hens. Want to keep Isa and Red, but Goldie and Grey Lady will go to Michelle DeMers this weekend. That will reduce my flock so that there will be nine Marans, eight Black-laced Wyandottes, and the two red hens, and one Campine. Nikki Smith's boys came over today and unloaded the feed for me, so now things should be pretty stable until it is time to clean out the coops and the part that is to be a green house. The hens may have their own feelings about being moved around, but we will see how that goes later.
It feels as if there are sore spots all along my back and hip, so tonight a soak in the tub might just take care of most of that problem. Have Dead Sea salt in a container and know how to use it. Have to rinse it off after soaking, but that should not really be a problem. It is just the washing of all the clothes that is going to be interesting around here for a couple of days. And then the forecast is for rain--which really means M U D!
Got a message from Connie to say that they had arrived back here in WF this afternoon. Her kitties were not sure just who she thought she was. But at least she had no broken pipes to deal with after she got home. That has to be a great big plus!
Leta says that Ronnie Talley is still doing ok. No real change in his condition. Guess this stupid virus is just going to take time to overcome. But things are not feeling quite as drastic for some reason. Reading about the percentages as posted in the Jerusalem Post, and it seems that deaths by Covid are not any more drastic than some other reasons for death. But maybe that just comes from the arrangement of the statistics. Numbers CAN be made to lie--either way.
Got tickled at the young plumber. He said that he had to dig the cover off the side of the foundation and had "help." Guess who the helpers were! These silly hens think that shovels mean worms, so yes, they got a worm or two out of that situation. Told him how they will follow me all over the backyard if a shovel or spade fork is in my hand. Love my girls!
Well, Mr. McCabe just came and picked up four hens to take home to his family: Edith, Harriet, and two Barred Rocks. Michelle will take the two Buff Orpingtons this weekend, and that will leave Isa, Rhoady, and Athena in the little coop. Slowly but surely the Black-laced Wyandottes will be moved to the metal coop and the Marans to the middle coop. That will leave the "greenhouse" to be plumbed for plants and such. Let's hope my green thumb and the green house work together well.
Pretty tired tonight for no particular reason. Maybe another episode of Wycliffe and then the hot bath would do for tonight. It feels as if the world is calming down somewhat. Although, Mr. McCabe said he has been running hard and fast all day to cut off water where people have pipes that are broken and spraying water everywhere. At least it is good business for him and his company.
Let us not tire in praying for others tonight. So much needs to be taken to our Father. It is not that He is unaware, but that we need to ask. We are so very blessed that our first thought each morning should be appreciation for the resumption of our lives.
May you all rest well and find peace in whatever you do. You are loved.
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