Yesterday... finally, after weeks of trying... Chloe acquiesced...
and agreed to wear her fly mask!
Daphne is the sensible one.
She believes in sensible shoes and fly masks.
Chloe?
She's rebellious.
It's stillettos and no fly masks for her.
I am afraid that no one will be showing their handsome faces in the near future.
We have been inundated this past week with midges.
(you might know them as gnats, or no-see-ems)
Whatever you choose to call them...
I believe that Chloe has finally realized that the only way to keep midges out of
one's ears is to give in to the fly mask... at least for now.
We are having a week of hot weather,
so I am afraid that the tiny pests are here to stay... at least until cold weather.
I am currently looking for a fly mask that will fit me perfectly!!
I took a chance as we are just a little far north for figs.
I babied the young plants, covering them with burlap each winter to protect from harsh weather.
I had planted them in an area that was protected from strong winds.
It seems that my care has paid off.
My bushes are filled with ripe figs... the first ever!
I am going to try drying them.
(I'll get back to you on how that works.)
And last...
finally the guinea youngsters have decided to venture outside their house.
It took two days.
The first day they forgot how to go back inside.
After helping them out that first night,
they remembered to return to their house the next night.
Last night, however, I found them all outside in the dark.
It's always a learning process!
I am going to try drying them.
(I'll get back to you on how that works.)
And last...
finally the guinea youngsters have decided to venture outside their house.
It took two days.
The first day they forgot how to go back inside.
they remembered to return to their house the next night.
Last night, however, I found them all outside in the dark.
It's always a learning process!
Comments
Figs!!!! Yipee!!!
The Guineas are getting big..Not known for their smarts?
Get out the bug suit.
When Spring comes it quickly reminds me why I dislike summer..It's buggy every day..all day..I spray a ball cap to wear when I walk Mollie..It saves my head.The cleaner you are, the better you smell makes it much worse..Then when you start to sweat a bit, you're done!! Bring on the cold!!
Here's to a bite free day..xxoo