Category Archives: The Farm
Lost An Old Friend’s Mom Today
Got a message from an old friend today. His mom passed. Such sad news. It’s a tough thing to go through. I have good memories of the lady. She was nice, and very likeable. I wish the whole family well. … Continue reading
At Bedtime
I got out and worked in the tractor today moving long narrow-ish logs from the back by the sawmill to the Service Yard ready for me to cut down to burning length. It went pretty good sorting the ones big … Continue reading
A Daily Check-In
After finally getting someone who could help us sort out our financial side to the whole go to the hospital and think death is knocking at the door thing, today we are feeling a lot better about progress, and where … Continue reading
The Great Llama Escape!
I got a message today that the llamas were in the neighbor’s back yard, a downhill slant from where the main part is, and basically unkempt, like ours is. It is a difficult piece of land to maintain, as I … Continue reading
Candles, Lavender, and a Woodshed
The sun is setting on a Sunday evening here on the farm, and everyone is cozy and relaxing. It was hot today, the temperature getting up to 89.8 degrees, and even now, with direct sunlight gone, it is still 80°F. … Continue reading
A Week of Craziness in a Day
I have had an interesting week this week. It was Farmer’s Market week, and we got the truck packed up and everything brought up to the park in Preston, then set up under the tent. It was a fine old … Continue reading
This Week So Far
Early this week I had the roughest time with my rheumatism. That cost me two days. Then I got a visit from a guy who lives in town, but has a house down here, too. He asked me if I … Continue reading
Septic System and Orchard
Today I took care of two things I have been putting off for far too long! I had a meeting at 9AM with the man in charge of the county health department to discuss planning for our septic system. He … Continue reading
Relaxing on a Sunday Afternoon in March
It’s Sunday, normally a relaxing day around here. Missus isn’t relaxing, so I have helped her with moving things around and getting things put away. She is trying so hard to get things organized better. She finally went for a … Continue reading
Rheumatism
Honestly, it’s days like this that worry me. I woke up feeling fair to middling, did my morning chores feeding llamas and goats and even giving a shot to one of the llamas who has a swollen leg from some … Continue reading