Wednesday, 26 Jan 2011

After the frost burned off we actually had a pretty nice day. Ken went outside and drove my tractor down to a tree which a branch had fallen down. I worked on the chicken house, made some new nests, removed the buchets that I was hoping they would use to lay eggs in, and put a short panel in the door so the dogs can't get into their nesting area. I checked after the sun was down and all but one chicken hoped the panel and are purched for the night. The other chicken, the red rooster is on the chicken roof with the guineas. I got the archaeology tapes that I had ordered today. Found out I don't get the free DV player until I buy four times. But that's ok because I will enjoy the tapes. I called the vet's office and made an appointment for Baby for tomorrow morning. At 8:30. So that means I have to wake up early. I put a bandage on Baby's neck and sure hope they can find a way to get her to stop scartching the top of her head and neck.

Monday, 17 Jan 3011

Called Cindy Saturday, telling her that there was something awfully wrong with Ms. Olivia. Then it finally hit me, Ms. Olivia is in heat. Boy can she scream loud. As soon as this heat cycle is over with, I am getting her fixed. Betty and Wayne brought over Yuki Friday evening. They were going to bring Big Mac's over, mainly for Ken for the loves them, But Ken was feeling yukky so I told them not too. Betty and Wayne will be here around 5 this evening and they are going to be bringing Hamburgers with them. Ken said he felt like eating them today. It has been real cloudy here today. We stood a good chance of rain but so far not a drop has fallen from the sky. Still haven't heard from Melissa or the kids on wether they received the packages I mailed them. They were suppose to get them Friday or Saturday. Ken spent most of the day on the computer. And we found out that Sugar and Cusco are eating the eggs. We are now keeping Sugar on a chair when she goes outside and usually Cusco then stays close to the house. Ken is sure he can break them from eating raw eggs but I have major doubts.

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Betty called today and wants me to baby set Yuki. Of course I said yes. She and Wayne will be bringing him here tomorrow evening, along with some Big Mac's for Ken and me. I will only be baby setting for three days. They are going to Tennessee to see Linda. It is really cold here and down right ugly with the snow on the ground. At least it is melting a little. I saw one of the best movies I have seen since "2012" last evening. This one is called "Knowing". I hope to find the tape of it that I can buy it and watch it again and again!

6 Jan 2011

This morning Ken went out side for a little while. Weather actually corporated and not alot of wind so he was able to enjoy his morning fresh air. In the afternoon David stopped by with more air tanks. Ms. Olivia acted like a kitten this morning, driving all the rest of the cats crazy. I don't see her doing that very often. Now Mikko is a different subject. Anyone that walks by, is her target including my toes. I rearranged the cat house in the living room. I like where I put it but not for sure if the cats like it. The worse that happens is, I put it back where it was. Made some hope made chili soup and Ken said it was good. I thought so too!!!

2011 January First

When Ken let the dogs out in the early morning the phone was ringing but he didn't answer it because he can't hear anyone talking. So he just told me when I woke up, which was about an hour later. Probably about 9:30 a.m. David called and told me he had called earlier so that mystery was solved. Ken and I were up around 3 a.m. and we just set and talked for at least an hour until we got sleepy and then went back to bed and slept. We didnt' do much, other than Ken watch football. I read, and made out a grocery list. We lead such an exciting life.

Thursday, December 30, 2010 I can't believe how long it has been since I have written on this blog. Christmas is over, Thank God, and tomorrow night it will be 2011. To recap some of the things that has happened since I last wrote, or at least I will try to remember !!!
Randy arrived in late summer and spent a little over two months back in Arkansas. It was great seeing him and he came over here alot, either on his tractor or ATV. Now he is back in California and he called me today to tell me he had got the gifts we picked out for him. He loved everything, a hat with hair, a t-shirt and a puzzle. Ken got the same puzzle for Christmas, plus a clock that runs on balls, a real fancy thermameter, and a hat. We spent the day here, and Ken really enjoy his Chrismas. I fixed the meal he wanted for Christmas dinner. I had his room all decorated for Christmas and even bought a "flat" Christmas tree that hangs on the wall like a picture. I got two special need kitties, one is particiallly blind and her name is Mikko, and the other one is Ms. Olivia and she has a brain injury. I bought quite a few guineas (babies) and also some chickens. We are not getting eggs which we don't eat. In the summer I was giving Randy all the eggs but now they are gathering dust in the frigerator.

Saturday, 31 July 2010

I can't believe that I haven't written since April. Which shows that in the summer I am too busy to mess around with the computer much.

I planted a large garden this summer. White and sweet potatoes, tomatoes, sweet and banana peppers, green beans, broccoli, onions, califlower (which didn't come up), brussel sprouts, acorn and butternut squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, gords, radishes, zucchini, and asapargus. I was able to can quite abit and still have more canning I hope to do. One of our peach trees produced 6 quarts of fruit which is already for winter. The other peach tree also has peaches on it but it won't be ready to pick until fall. We had 1 pear which I haven't checked lately so it may be ready to pick. We planted 2 more cherry trees since the ones we had died. I also planted 6 elm trees, and two cedar trees, plus some other varieties of trees, mainly for shade. Our weather has been really hard on the garden. We need rain badly. It clouds up, even lightening and thunders and then no rain. Once in a while we get a very light sprinkle but not enough to water anything.

I bought 15 two week old guineas which are now 5 weeks old. I put them outside yesterday in a large cage and they will be released after they get all their feather and can fly in the trees for safety.

David came down earlier in the summer. He brought back our trailer and also gave us some of his homemade goodies. He made 2 planters, 2 trillis's, and one bird feeder. I hand dug a hole for the birdfeeder.

Ken ordered another flag which I also hand dug a hold for the pole. We put it up beside the road and it really looks nice. Plus it will be an easy thing to see from the road incase someone comes that doesn't know where we live.

My little dog Robbie was killed by a car and about 6 weeks later I got a different dog named Abbie. She is very small and is a lap dog. I really like her and love to hold her.

We are in hopes that Kenny, Melissa and the kids will be able to visit us in August when Kenny takes his vacation. But at the moment I don't think they will be able to come. Ken is just heart sick about not seeing them. If we had the extra money, I would fly him out there to see Kenny but it will go on my list of things to do when we win the lottery. I did order some toys for the kids but it looks like they won't get them till later.

Ken got shingles and is taking medicine for them now. He is not in as much pain as he was because the doctor is giving him pain pills.

Randy is suppose to pull in August 3rd and both Ken and I are looking forward to having him back here from California.

This summer two of my nieces found me on Face Book, Anglea and Peggy. It is great to be able to chat with both of them again. I don't think the girls know how much it meant for them to get in touch with me again.

I seldom get to chat with Gary but it sounds like he is having alot of fun this summer. Larry is back living with his father. I haven't talked to him in ages.

I held a garage sale for Tender Heart. I didn't make as much as I hoped but was able to give Andrea White a small amount of money to help with the wild life.

I haven't gained any of the weight I lost and in fact lost a little more. Depending on the brand, I can wear 14's, 12's and 10's. I really have to watch what I eat or I am finding I can gain a pound of two real fast. I also had my hair cut off. It was really long, hanging down from my back bra but it was a pain in the ass to keep it up, plus it was hot. Now it is really short and I kind of like it. I don't love it this short but now I can wash and go in it which is one thing I couldn't do with the long hair.

I baby sit with Yuki earlier this year and will be again in two weeks. Plus I have taken care of Sam and Romona's dogs several times when they go someplace. And if they go on a trip they always have me come over and check the house for them. In about a month, Cindy Keeter wants me to take care of her dogs and cats when she flies to New Jersey. I will only be doing that for 3 days.

I lost to Ferrets, one to a stroke and one to cancer and gained 2 Ferrets, Ringo and Bear. So I still only have 4 ferrets. I think they are the sweetest animals. All the rest of our critters are fine.