trystinn | State of the Tryst Inn

Having Sam, the Savior, around to get the grunt work of the yard done has been such a blessing. I wish all of you a strong-backed and willing minion! This week, he's already gotten the bushes out in the front border cut back so we can see the rock wall (remember that project from Summer 2008?) and the weed whacking done in the front and driveway. Tuesday he raked the yard of fircones, branches, etc. and today he's scooping up all the piles.

Together we managed to place the hutch/coop on it's side and pry out the duck ramp, which the cheekins can't use. In it's place, we installed a home-made chicken ladder made from miscellaneous sticks we found around the property, likely fallen from the fir trees. With Gracie's help, we placed the chickens in the bottom of the coop and locked them in the bottom section. So far, two have figured out the ladder. We will need to a bit of additional work to finish boarding up the coop to keep the cheekins warm and dry. Sam has offered, which we may take him up on. Update: Cheekins keep getting over the fence and show a particular fondness for the neighbor's boat. *headdesk*

Speaking of cheekins, Libby is absolutely enthralled by them. Half the time I head out there she's perched on top of the coop or watching them through the wire fencing. This will be interesting. I received an email this afternoon from someone who had wanted Roobios but hadn't had time to pick him up at the time his original owners were available. She's coming to pick him up, thrilled to have him. We'll take care of the gals to the best of our ability, more research and a trip to the Feedstore this afternoon should set them up well.

Josh begins leave this evening, he'll have roughly 6 days off to celebrate his birthday and work on a few projects. Not sure how much blogging I'll get in during that time, so take care of yourselves!