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The Quiet Days of an Early Spring
Feb. 20th, 2010 02:43 pmIt feels somewhat odd to have the windows open in February, but it's warm enough to do so and the house could use some airing out. I adore the Pacific Northwest, but the constant battle of indoor mold is one I'll never quite win. The most I can hope for is a vigorous application of white vinegar, elbow grease and sunshine to do it's work.
At 2nd Husband's request, I made a huge batch of my wondrous Ceasar Bowtie Pasta Salad last night which we're enjoying after a leisurely dog walk around the neighborhood. Libby declined to join us this time, surprisingly. She was too busy sunbathing to come with us, as we might (shockers) walk through a shaded patch and deny her Vitamin D.
The chickens and ducks are enjoying the sun, as well. Scarlett has decided the men may be worthy enough to give her a petting. Unfortunately, the guys are still a bit unnnerved by the chickens. It's hysterical watching two big Navy vets timid around a 5 pound hen.
I'm becoming excited at the thought of more chicks on Monday. The brooder as it is now, won't be big enough for all these chicks in a month. Hopefully the contractor will show up soon and begin work on the coop, or at least enough to house the two Rhodies in style while the youngins take over the old one. Or vice versa, I frankly couldn't care less.
The new farmhand, Noah, is doing very well. He's managed to move half the compost pile, clean out the chicken coop, the duck waterers and even began raking the yard. I'm looking forward to his next visit and more yard cleanup.
At 2nd Husband's request, I made a huge batch of my wondrous Ceasar Bowtie Pasta Salad last night which we're enjoying after a leisurely dog walk around the neighborhood. Libby declined to join us this time, surprisingly. She was too busy sunbathing to come with us, as we might (shockers) walk through a shaded patch and deny her Vitamin D.
The chickens and ducks are enjoying the sun, as well. Scarlett has decided the men may be worthy enough to give her a petting. Unfortunately, the guys are still a bit unnnerved by the chickens. It's hysterical watching two big Navy vets timid around a 5 pound hen.
I'm becoming excited at the thought of more chicks on Monday. The brooder as it is now, won't be big enough for all these chicks in a month. Hopefully the contractor will show up soon and begin work on the coop, or at least enough to house the two Rhodies in style while the youngins take over the old one. Or vice versa, I frankly couldn't care less.
The new farmhand, Noah, is doing very well. He's managed to move half the compost pile, clean out the chicken coop, the duck waterers and even began raking the yard. I'm looking forward to his next visit and more yard cleanup.
