Woke up to very heavy fog this morning and it still seems to be hanging on somewhat. No sunshine out there right now. Jennifer said it was foggy down in her area, too. Honestly think some sunshine would make the entire world feel better. Yes, summer is just around the corner, but it is, apparently, my nature to gripe. At least the hens don't seem to mind. They have dug some fresh holes out in the east lot. Looked out there a bit ago and saw one fuzzy butt sticking up in the air--that all that was showing, just the fuzzy butt. Goldie was going to town on whatever was in the bottom of that hole! May miss her and Grey Lady whenever Michelle DeMers comes for them. But getting that coop cleaned up is going to be an all day affair! From top to bottom, it needs to be cleaned and swept, raked, and the shtuff hauled out to the side lot for fertilizer. Cleaned "at" the long green house part some more today. The girls have decided to use two of the bins out there for nests. Suits me all to pieces! The plants that were out there froze solid, so no longer have spider plant, aloe, or the fig that was in a container. sigh Such is life. May just dump the containers and move them to the front yard for cucumber, tomato, and squash plants. Every year the tomatoes are planted out front, they make lovely leaves and very few--if any--tomatoes. May try to use seeds this year instead of plants. Have a small package of seeds, so there's that hope.
Talked to the insurance agent again and discovered that he estimated the damage at $2580. But with depreciation and deductible, they will pay me about $996. Guess it could be worse. Started a conversation with Beth Graf this afternoon, but got interrupted. She said that Peter works for FEMA and knows that most folks lie about stuff. Not sure what good that would do. Pretty sure my claim would be too small to even be considered. Wouldn't know where to start to make a claim, for all that.
Sylvia has eaten something that is coming back to haunt us tonight! Wow! If you don't see a post from me tomorrow night, you will know that the gas attack got us!
Baked a spaghetti squash tonight and ate half of it with mushroom and tomato sauce. Cheese grated across the top was just perfect. Would have been nice to have French toast with it, but that pretty much defeats the purpose of avoiding carbs. sigh What was left inside the shell of the squash was devoured by the fussy butts. Fed them what was left on my plate as well, but had to leave the dogs inside so they wouldn't chase the girls. ANY leftovers are supposed to belong to dogs, ya know.
Love looking out the windows onto the east lot and seeing my hens grazing on whatever is down there. Actually have just a tiny show of green on the surface. Won't be long before they will actually have some green stuff to eat. If it were possible to get that orange construction fencing, they would get to explore the front yard a bit--from one post to another, at least. Can't just stand out there with them like a sheep herder.
Jenn talked to her chiropractor about the sciatica yours truly is having. He offered to see me three times in two days if we can get me down there. Actually, it is getting someone to stay here with the dogs and chickens that is the major problem. Can't ask Connie to do anything right now. She is up to her eyeballs in dealing with what is on her plate. Can't ask the neighbor to care for the hens--he does not get up that early, for sure. And the dogs are not accustomed to being left outdoors. Nope, just can't really figure out what to do about my critters and having someone here in the house. Hmm. Wonder if Tim Malay has ever had any house-sitting, dog sitting, chicken sitting experience. Will have to ask him what he charges for sleeping in a big bed with two dogs!
Jenn said that her oldest went to the grocery store to pick up a few things. He bought ONE dozen free-range eggs for $7!!!!!! She nearly had a kitten. Yes, they were beautiful eggs with lots of flavor, but the price was just about enough to choke a horse! Maybe folks down there get used to having expensive food, but around here that would be laughed out of the store. Guess it will be a good time to start saving eggs for my kids in case a trip down is possible.
Thought of the name of those pliers that Sharon and Jim gave to Hanan: Channel lock pliers. They are sitting here on the bookcase next to the small metal hammer that my daddy gave me. The hammer comes apart to reveal small screwdrivers. Even the tiny screw driver would work, but they are all straight blade, not Phillips. But that is ok. Dad engraved my name on the hammer so no one could claim it. Most men would laugh at it because it fits my hand, not a man's hand. But it is special because Daddy gave it to me.
My sister-in-law posted an article on FB about some country in Europe demanding that Sundays become a day off for everyone with no businesses being open on that day. Well, nuts and berries to that idea. If a person needs one day a week off, everyone else should not have to take off on the same day. Some folks still keep the Sabbath from Friday evening to Saturday evening--particularly the Jews and Seven Day Adventists. This is so much horse hockey and too similar to what Hitler demanded. And the country demanding the day's "rest" was one of the first to give up every Jew in its borders! SO hope that America--well, the U.S.--does not adapt to this demand. Religious freedom is not free if the time "off" is determined by the government.
The Great Kiskadee is a flycatcher found from Southern Texas to Belize. Have never seen one in our part of North Central Texas, but the Scissortail Flycatcher has that same beautiful yellow belly, but much longer tail feathers. This little calendar that Michelle Malay gave me has made me smile at least once a day. Birds are just beautiful. Some are kinda strange, but then some of us are pretty strange, too!
Jenn was saying that her bushes--can't remember their names--are losing all their leaves and are beginning to look dead. Gary doesn't like the bushes, but Jenn does. The birds like them, too. But her rose bushes may be goners. That freeze was a booger! The landscapers may do a booming business this year if folks are having to replace trees, bushes, and any other living plants. And sprinkler systems! The business got a water bill for over a thousand dollars. The meter reader said he could just sit that and hear it going round and round! A tractor ran over the meter to the sprinkler system! It just made me thrilled to see my bill this month was not any worse than could be expected: $83 for the month. Could have been much worse considering that pool out the east end of the house!
Jenn suggested a good movie for this evening on Netflix: Bridgerton. Will try to connect all the right dots and get my Firestick fired up here in a minute. Have been trying to watch stand up comedians just to give myself something to laugh about. She said this is not that funny, but interesting. We live in hope.
Ronnie Talley is doing well and his doctor is please. Please pray that he will get over this mess and get to go home soon. Connie has her hands full, but she and Rebekah will work most of the wrinkles out given time, But they both need peace of mind. Please pray for them. And while you are praying, remember that only God can guide this nation to be what it should be. Not one man on earth can make it fall or rise. Only God.
May you all sleep well and have peace of mind. You are loved.
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