Ahhhh....the good with the bad.
Is it possible that I am being tested right now?
Actually, I know not. Because for most part, the good always outweighs the bad around here.
But, still....it is Tuesday morning (yesterday for you) and I am sitting here
at my computer.
The rain is falling steadily outside, as it has throughout most of the night.
It let up long enough for me to get the morning chores done.
It is 8:30 and already I have bathed both Annie and Oakley for yet another skunk attack!
Do I have a sign on my back that says "Skunk Me"?
I mean really.
Enough already.
I am seriously considering a name change.
How about Skunk Haven Acres?
After all, the skunks seem to be much more prolific than the bees!
I am seriously considering a name change.
How about Skunk Haven Acres?
After all, the skunks seem to be much more prolific than the bees!
The silver lining is that so many of you have left comments to enter our giveaway...
and have given me some useful information about who is out there in blog-land.
I have to to tell you... I asked for basic info...you gave gifts from the heart.
I've said it before...you are the best!
If only we were neighbors and could have these chats across the fence!
I have to to tell you... I asked for basic info...you gave gifts from the heart.
I've said it before...you are the best!
If only we were neighbors and could have these chats across the fence!
I will tuck your comments away in the pocket closest to my heart,
for those days when I need a little pick-me-up.
Most days that pick-me-up is in the form of an animal visit.
However, with today's endless rain, it's nice to have some friends to "chat" with!
And y'all are from everywhere...now that's really exciting!
Tuesday was pretty much a literal "wash" around the farm.
A day of heavy rain kept Daphne and Chloe under cover.
Not even a tasty green pasture could lure them out of their dry abode.
The horses, on the other hand, have that motto we all know...
"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night...."
However, with today's endless rain, it's nice to have some friends to "chat" with!
And y'all are from everywhere...now that's really exciting!
Tuesday was pretty much a literal "wash" around the farm.
A day of heavy rain kept Daphne and Chloe under cover.
Not even a tasty green pasture could lure them out of their dry abode.
The horses, on the other hand, have that motto we all know...
"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night...."
Nothing keeps them from enjoying that pasture grass!
"Rain?" says Moonbeam, taking a break from eating..."What rain?"
Afternoon came and time for their feed (mineral/vitamin supplement...basically)
so the horses came back to the barn on their own.
"Hey, girls, what are you doing here? Did you need a change of scenery?"
"Where's Ollie? Everyone else is accounted for."
Naturally, Ollie does what Ollie wants...it's been this way forever.
Such is the way with orphan horses...they just never learn to behave.
Thankfully he is the smallest we have.
Usually when he acts up we just sort of chuckle because he is so small.
However if he were a full sized horse.... yikes!
so the horses came back to the barn on their own.
"Hey, girls, what are you doing here? Did you need a change of scenery?"
"Where's Ollie? Everyone else is accounted for."
Such is the way with orphan horses...they just never learn to behave.
Thankfully he is the smallest we have.
Usually when he acts up we just sort of chuckle because he is so small.
However if he were a full sized horse.... yikes!
With horses fed, I head out to check on the rest of the crew.
Chickens don't mind rain...
Goats avoid it...
Pigs... prefer room service, thank you.
And at the end of a skunk-filled day,
there was only one thing I could do...
Pick more peaches and make homemade peach ice-cream!
If you love ice-cream as much as we do,
get yourself a little Cuisinart ice cream maker.
The container that makes the ice-cream is kept in the freezer until you are ready to make it...
Yummy!
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I will stop over for some peach ice cream . . .
Animal behavior is so entertaining. My dog, LizzieBelle, does not care for water. She will tolerate a bath but does not like to go for a swim, does not like to step in puddles (it's hilarious to watch her!) and she definitely does not like to go outside to do her business if it's raining. She's so cute! Hopefully you will have some sunshine today :)
I look forward to peach ice cream each year, but this year there was none to be found in the grocery stores. Has it become unpopular? How could that be? So I am glad you reminded me to find my Cuisinart in the back of my pantry & I am off to the store to fetch some peaches & cream. Enjoy your rainy day at home.
The only good thing is my tomatoes are giving me a bumper crop... I see a lot of Salsa in our future! lol!
Hang in there,,,, and be sure to get into some crafty mischief !!! hugz
Skunk Stink Removal Recipe
In a plastic bucket (not metal), mix the following ingredients thoroughly:
1 quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup of baking soda
Fill the rest with water and dish detergent
Use this on the dog ( careful around their eyes) Works every time. Don't save the solution it bubbles up with a cap on it.
Really enjoying your blog will return often.