Quick stop to catch up

When it rains -- it pours.....

We've had unbelievable "happenings" here at the farm. When I am able to get online, I steal a second here or there....mostly get to scan everyone else's happenings -- then I'm off line again. :(

I did help Moonbeam get her own blog started. If you get a chance, take a peek Down A Gravel Road, and drop her a note. She'll be thrilled to have the visitors.

Devastating news.....Our big Boer, stud muffin, Gold Mine died last week. We think it was a heart attack. Did you know goats can have them??? Shocked me!!

MORE devastating news than that --- Our family will be moving into an RV until the floor of the house is fixed. Yep, one of the beams BROKE. You read that correctly -- it BROKE into TWO pieces!!!! So, we've been packing and cleaning, while we wait for the RV to arrive. Once we're out of the house - they'll be pulling up the floor. They'll need to "clean" the crawl space first -- some of the pipes (kitchen and bathtub drains) separated when the beam broke -- then they'll replace the beam (and any joists needing repair).

I'm sorry that I haven't replied to any of you individually. I really only have time to say Thanks for stopping by, and come back to visit often. I do enjoy your comments, and will get back to posting (and responding) regularly once all this settles down.

MARE, I LOVE YOUR TOTES AND SHOPPING BAGS!!!! Please post your (online store) link, so I can browse!!! Cuz I have that kinda time....ROFLOL! ;) I'm also glad you liked the fabrics. :D
BTW -- I want some of those camp potatoes too!! :) When I get up there -- we're campin! :D

Oh look -- the trucks are arriving......
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Corn is in....

Just two rows - so far..... In two weeks -- two more rows...... Then, we'll do it again in two weeks after that. :D I love corn on the cob....even more when it's homegrown. I also ordered some more salad (leaf lettuce blend and spinach) and sugar snap pea seeds!!! I'm gonna have a fall crop......I can't wait!!!

The only other thing I did today was reserve this big boy for my friend....
His name is Gunnar. Do you think my dairy girls will like him??

I already have his sister Tazma.


I better go find something constructive to get into.

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In my spare time...

Another one off the UFO list. YEAH!!! The only problem is that it wasn't on there very long -- if it really made the list.... I'm going to call it "Spring". Can you guess why?? Because my Spring is busy, busy, busy -- just like the quilt. :)


Onto puppy pictures, embroidery, the baby quilt and then the comfort quilt.....insert sleep after the puppy pictures....LOL.

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Potato Bugs, Comfort Quilt & another Baby Quilt

I have finally made it back here, but not for too long. It seems my schedule is pretty full....lol.
I've only managed to get 1/2 of the llamas sheared. Neen, you're welcome to come finish for me...lol. **Once you're down here - you're welcome any time! Really, you're welcome any time - whether you're down here or not. ;) BUT, I certainly will let you know what our schedule is.** So, that job will have to be finished this week.

Superman cut some new fencing (from cattle panels) for the garden. They're not prettier (is that a word?), but it sure is sturdy! He also retilled the sand filled wash out. I pulled out the peas, and followed behind him replanting the tomatoes and peppers we lost. I'm hoping I'll get a new crop of peas when it gets cooler. There's already some little bitty tomatoes on the plants. They're not even knee high yet....LOL. Then there's the potatoes.....the bugs have arrived....and then promptly - the magic white dust....ROFLOL. I have to put some more dirt (compost) around those plants....it's a wonderful battle that I enjoy every time we grow them! :^)

In my spare time - because I have so much of it - I've been investigating smokers. Also, sausage stuffers. Does anyone have any experience with either of them?? Our butcher will smoke our bacon and ham, but that's it. Their sausage is wonderful!!!! But, I want to make some into breakfast links......and then there's Superman's favorites Kilbasi and Summer Sausage. Obviously, I won't be making any decisions in the very near future....but I have to keep it closer to the front of my mind.

No crias yet -- Onyx is open....HUGE BUMMER!! She was bred to our boy Columbus, and we lost him last Winter. :'^( Moonbeam did the spit test on the other girls, as they came out of the shearing chute.....they all spit! They're bellies are pretty heavy - so we'll see. Now is when I REALLY need that ultrasound machine!!!

Well, I'm off to get my day going. The list is long, and it won't get any shorter with me sitting here.
Sew something for me -- my machines are currently covered in a protective layer of dust. I just found out that I need to make a comfort quilt for a gal at Superman's office....she was just diagnosed with breast cancer, and I have another baby quilt to make for my horse Vet. I made the last one (two years ago) with some llama fabrics, and his wife loved it. So I can't leave this new arrival out. I think I'll use those alphabet fabrics this time....

Have a GREAT week everyone!!!

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Shearing Day

Well, it's one of several....LOL.
Onyx is due tomorrow. We're really crossing our fingers!



Sooooooo, she's the first one into the chute. Hopefully, I can make her look like the picture again. :)

If you're looking for me.....I'll be under the piles of fleece and wool! And remember, don't get too close....roflol.

A small bright spot -- I went and got a new SIM chip, and now have a cell phone again. I lost my old one several weeks ago....I was holding out hope I'd find it. Just not my luck I guess...lol.

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The AFTER....

The owner of the other water lovin creatures.....lol.

I'll get pictures of what's left of the garden tomorrow......

Are you ready for this??

As Suzanne over at Chickens in the Road said -- When water attacks.....

BEFORE -

At least someone was happy about all the water......