Thursday September 2, 2010
Good morning everyone. The kids are back at school now and things have really slowed down for us. We have a bunch of dogs coming in for this last minute holiday weekend however.
This is the time of year I ask all my readers for input as to what you want me to talk about since there aren’t many dogs visiting this time of year. Pick a topic and I’ll do my best to address it.
I’m off to get some laudry completed, Think about a subject matter and have a great day!
Wednesday September 1, 2010
Good morning everyone. I’ve had one heck of a time this morning trying to get this blog to load. I’m not sure if it is my computer or a Word Press issue. Anyway, here I am.
The dogs are great, I think they are loving the weather. Whosie came into season so all the boys are a bit crazy. Next week should be interesting hmmm.
Last night once again Bob and I canned. This time it was sweet peppers and sweet pickles. Bob named his pickles”Try My Sweet Pickle” so typical of him. Tonight, we may be canning all the peppers that have some heat to them.
I am off to see my dental hygienist for my yearly teeth cleaning. Bob will be here holding down the fort.
I wish you all a wonderful day.. enjoy the first day of September.
Monday August 30, 2010
(top row is our African Grey”Tafari”, Umbrella Cockatoo”Houdini” bottom row is our naked girl “Delilah” she is a Moluccan Cocktoo, and then Peg the Red Sided Eclectus)
Morning all, I think we are going to enjoy this week’s weather. I understand it is suppose to be in the 90’s, no humidity, and no rain.
The dogs all had breakfast, their runs cleans and Betsy went for her morning stroll around the play yard. Bunny the rabbit leaves us later this afternoon. I am going o miss her.
I had to run out this morning to pick up my knee brace and the school buses were in action. I’ve forgotten how they can delay your time schedule.
The other night our friend Don brought us some corn on the cob. As you can see I gave the birds their own piece. They loved it. Peg, the Red Sided Eclectus dropped her piece when I approched her cage with the camera. It didn’t seem bother the others.
I’m off to scoop litter boxes, label the jars that I canned yesterday and think about what to make for dinner. Have a great start to the work week.
Sunday August 29, 2010
Evening all… whoever said Sunday was for resting or relaxing hmmmm? I did anything but that.
The dogs all enjoyed their play time this morning after breakfast. It was another nice day for them all. Betsy did her usual sniffing around the play yard. I am heading out after this post to feed them all dinner.
It was another day of canning. Today, the peaches were ripe and so we had no choice but to can. Today’s count…. 24 jars of Peach Salsa and 25 jars of Peach Marmalade. Tomorrow, I’m taking the day off!!!!
I am off to feed dogs, have a great night.
Saturday August 28, 2010
Good afternoon everyone. It’s another beautiful day on the farm, the sun is shining and the temps are awesome.
This morning I got the dogs fed and right after that I treated them to a frozen marrow bone. Talk about some happy canines. Betsy and I went out into the play yard for about 45 minutes. She got tired of sniffing around I think so we came back in.
Studdy and I got a later start today on the canning. Today we canned 18 jars of salsa. I am so over making salsa it isn’t funny. Next week, we are doing Peach Salsa without tomatoes. Bob, brought home a whole case of peaches yesterday. By the middle to the end of the week they will be perfect for canning.
I’m off to take a break and give my knee a rest. Have a great day, enjoy the sunshine.
Friday August 27, 2010
Good evening everyone. It has been just a beautiful day here today. The sun was out but the temps were very pleasant, no humidity and the dogs all enjoyed it.
Bob was off today so he got a few maintenance things done for me in the kennel today. I forgot the camera this morning but snapped a few pics at dinner time tonight.
This afternoon is was back to making more salsa. Studdy and I were busy doing that while Bob clear coated my gas tank and front fender for the motorcycle. I am thrilled that they will soon be on my bike. I’ve waited all winter and finally it was the perfect day for him to paint.
I’m off now to feed the birds and have some dinner. Take care all.
Thursday August 26, 2010
Good afternoon, wow my morning posting have gone to H@%$ in a handbag as they say.
The dogs all had breakfast, their runs cleaned inside and out, water buckets and bowls done. Betsy the Beagle is so cute she gobbles her food and looks for more. She has been going inside and out howling at times to let me know she’s a Beagle and she is there. She gave me soft smooches this morning. Dakota did his dance for me and of course the camera was in the house. Bunny the rabbit tried to jump out on me this morning, she was eager to have her kale and fresh carrot greens from the garden this morning.
I finally got word that my leg brace is done. I am planning on going Monday to pick it up, now we are still waiting for approval for the cocks comb injections.
I need to thank Debby Kulp for the wonderful peaches which will go into our salsas and relishes. Thanks Debby!
I am off to get laundry done. I started it yesterday and never finished. Have a great day, the weather is wonderful.
Wednesday August 25, 2010
Good morning all, it’s a very cloudy morning feels like rain will be coming in before too long.
I’ve already been out to the dogs, cleaned their runs, swept, and changed water buckets. I set a kennel run up for Betsy the Beagle who will be arriving later this afternoon.
People often ask me about our birds and I figured this would be a good time to share some photos of Delilah with you. She was a rescue, when she arrived her diet consisted of boxed mashed potatoes. We were told she was a male and could be aggressive. We never saw her be mean, so we took her. As you can see first off she doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, she instantly bonded with Bob and we found out she was a hen. Laying eggs was a dead giveaway. This bond she has with Bob is truly unique, it’s love. She is a plucker, meaning she pulls out her feathers. She’s been to many avian vets over the years, she eats a special prescription diet and still plucks. We love her just the way she is, naked. Delilah, is a very special bird and means the world to Bob. enjoy the pics.
I’m off to get some laundry done, have a great day.
Tuesday August 24, 2010
Good evening everyone. This morning I had to get to the eye doctor early to have the pads on my glasses changed and I completely forgot to post, oops. I got busy and plum forgot.
The dogs are all wonderful and so is Bunny the rabbit. It seems so very quiet at the beginning of the week. Now that some of the schools are back in session, the kids are back in learning mode, our really busy season is coming to a close. The weekends are still busy, which is nice. This gives us a chance to do some maintenance and for me to spend some much needed time with my own dogs.
This afternoon, I strolled up to the garden with Studdy and picked some new cucumbers to pickle. This is the second crop and we are hopeful to be able to make more hot pickles. It is almost time to harvest the sweet potatoes. Studdy, dug up a plant today and well one potato weighted 3.13 lbs. I think the mushroom soil and horse manure really worked. Those are really big!
That’s it from here, tomorrow we welcome in Betsy the Beagle. Have a wonderful night.
Monday August 23, 2010
Good morning all and happy Monday. The sun is shining but the radio says we could get a passing thunderstorm sometime today.
I got a phone call this morning regarding a young dog looking for a forever home. Here are the details.
“Storm” is a Alaskan Malamute, male just over a year old, brown eyes, housebroken( but prefers being outside), wonderful with children of all ages including infants. He gets along with other animals, even birds. If you are interested in Storm or know someone that might be… please call Lisa at 484-464-3321. Please pass the word, this young dog deserves that FOREVER HOME. I hope we can find Storm that home.
Since it is pretty quiet in the kennel right now I was able to whiz through my morning chores with ease. Shortly, I will head back out to let Dakota and Maxie out to play.
That’s it from here, have a great day!