Building Fence Again!
It’s just temporary fencing to keep the chicks close to
their coop, but got out there a bit ago—yes, in this heat of 93 degrees—to put
up a bit of fence around some green stuff so the chicks could sample life
outside the coop. Wow! They poured out of that door as if they knew just exactly
where to go! That did not last long. The older chicks came to snack on the
green stuff under the plum tree, but the younger ones went back inside the
middle coop. They enjoyed the freedom, but think they will like it better
tomorrow when the sun is not quite so hot—earlier, in other words. Just used
some metal bars that were over purchased for fencing when it was discovered
that they were good for other things. Expensive, but easy to drive into the
ground. Had a bunch of chicken wire left from the building phase of the coops.
Anyway, this worked out so far.
The guys from Habitat for Humanity came awhile ago and
picked up all the stray things that needed to go. They will come back tomorrow
for the air compressor because they want to use a pallet jack to move it. That
sucker is not so terribly heavy, but totally awkward. If they think of a way to
get it out of there without having someone get hurt, that makes me happy.
Took a quick trip to United to pick up milk, half and half,
free water bottles, and some veggies. Doesn’t take long at all to add up to
some dollars! But took an apple turnover and a raspberry thing down to Patty
and let the littles run a few minutes. Patty had just showered and was still
barefoot. But we sat there a bit until her hair began to dry somewhat. Sitting
outside on her patio is very pleasant early in the mornings. Just a good time
to visit.
Just finished boning a couple of chickens for the dogs—and for
the old woman should the notion strike. Made some potatoes and cooked a couple
of pieces of steak. It was tender enough and just slightly pink in the thicker
portions. Can deal with pink. Like my meat medium well, but absolutely no crime
scenes! The leftovers will make lunch and supper for tomorrow.
Looked out the kitchen window to check on the chicks. Two
had decided to fly up to sit on the tractor stands at the end of the fence
under the plum tree. Was nice to see them fly back toward the coop instead of
into the yard. Don’t feel like chasing chickens!
Know less than nothing and feel about as interested in what
is going on in this world as these two dogs. But they at least bark at
strangers. Think some reading will do for exercise until it is time to shut up
the hens and chicks. Then maybe a quick shower and bedtime. Both dogs are fed,
the hens will get a bit of scratch, the egg places will be checked one more
time, and then doors latched. The old woman is feeling her age today. Guess
that happens to everyone once in a while.
Let us rejoice in our freedoms and in the beauty of each
day. We know that the blessings come from our heavenly Father. Praise His name!
Rest well, my friends. You are loved.
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