Saturday, May 2, 2009
White Icelandic, Nari DS and the Tulips ...oh my.
You can see.. the Japanese flowering Cherries are finally blooming, they were really late this year.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
News Flash!! The Mystery of the Sock Gremlin or??
Now.......for the first time, a rare Video shows what has been happening to those missing socks and you all thought it was Sock Gremlins.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Tulips, Stjarna and this and that...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Beautiful Day.....
Got Stjarna's special fed mixed up into a mash, measured out her SafeChoice pellets. Went out and fed her.
Once she was done haltered her up.. tied her to the plum tree she likes and proceeded to spray her all over for lice, working it in down to her skin. Could hear the jealous Neighs and Brays from the next pasture over.
She loved the grooming and all the attention... I decided 1 hour straight grooming was enough for the morning.
Went to go get her grass hay.... keeping enough fed in front of her should keep her weight where it needs to be.
Then DS and I proceed with the other morning chores.... like feeding the other equines on the farm.
Came in for breakfast.. DS made some wonderful pancakes.
After breakfast I went out to the kitchen garden for a bit of weeding and planting out some more onion starts. While I was doing that DH was cleaning up and leveling around the Septic tank lid. Will make it easier for him to mow the grass... a lot of hard work but he does enjoy it. Sorry no pictures of DH working........this time. ;O)
DS helped groomed the horses and I decided to ride Dyfra bareback today. Just a short ride but it really helps my back. Can see in the photo above.
So our days have been pretty much like that. DH is getting a lot of the chores done that have been piling up... DS helping him.
Me... I do what I am able to ....work in the garden, paint and spin yarn.
Monday, April 20, 2009
New Icelandic
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Food for the G*ds..... ah.. Cats ~
http://www.consumersearch.com/cat-food
My cats love the Natural Balance Ultra, Natural Balance Tuna and Shrimp, they also love Newmans Own organic canned cat food.
It is important for cats to eat mostly meat and no grain. Less likely to have your cat throw up and have other issues.
I tried giving them Evanger's organic chicken because it has rated well....and lets just say if their nasty looks and food left in their bowls are any thing to go by.....
Along with the morning half can of the best quality cat food on the market, fed in bone china bowls...(ya I know.. their spoiled.)....
They also get some dry food through out the day.
I use three kinds... I really think it helps keep them from getting too finicky.
I recommend these for the high meat content and quality and my Cats love these dry foods.
Innova EVO, Wellness Core and Newmans Own.
Good food keeps them happy and healthy!
Trees, a wee tree frog and Flowers~
8' tall Blackberry bushes ~ Be Gone!
In the above photo you can see DH off to the right. This is on a slight hill and you can see how much he mowed.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sold the Van
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
This and That ~ Hummers, garden, Jelly roll and ...
DH captured this shot of DS and Nari.. .. our outside Mouser. Nari is really enjoying the outside, being able to hunt when she wants and having DS all to herself.
We are back to having rustic Bean poles. Using Hog panels for the Peas.
DH is still in the running for Grumman's in Sacramento, there is also another job in Flagstaff AZ and so on, but none of the employers seem to want to move quickly to pick their final candidate. So we sit, wait until they make up their minds and DH still looks for and applies for jobs everyday. We are just hoping we do not have to move,,, not something either of us are looking forward too.
DH tried his hand at making a canberry no salt added Jelly Roll....and lets just say it came out really, really well!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
My Toyota Van and DH Motorcycle are for sale..
Please let all your friends and Family know we have these two things for sale. Both are in Excellent condition and Very low mileage.
My 2007 Toyota Sienna Van is loaded. It is an XLE with package number 4, 17" tires, Tan heated leather seats.. just so many extras it would take a full page of the Blog to tell you all of it. Can scan the window sticker I kept which has all the info on the Van, just ask. Asking $24,805. It is high Kelly Blue book value but this Van is in outstanding condition and well worth it Can ssee more info here http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=260559325&dealer_id=63995383&reset_crumbs=y
"2005 Yamaha FZ6 ST(C)" original high 40's owner. 22K miles. Ohlins remote reservoir rear shock, and professionally modified fork. New front tire at time of suspension upgrades, all within the past 6 months. Regular maintenance by owner. $5700 OBO. No financing, no trades. Additional info on request."
Sunday, March 22, 2009
First Skein of the British Top with Silk done!
Grass is starting to grow a lot and as soon as we have a mostly dry day... DH is going to need to mow it. Not complaining....rather mow grass than deal with snow.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
government control of private gardens-HR 875
http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_875.html
Think this won't happen... think again.
NAIS bill, the no dust farming Bill and now this.
When are these stupid bills going to stop?
At the rate they are going we won't be allowed to own animals or garden, how stupid is that?
But then... when has the gov and big business been smart?
Is all about greed and the bottom line for them.... heck to all the small farmers who just want to put healthy food on the table.
I have to grow my own Veggies, if I want to eat. I am on a much needed no salt added diet,, and all canned and frozen veggies sold in stores, has a large amount of salt added. I can't eat it without ending up in the ER. And I refuse to buy food from Mexico or China because they can put what ever they want on stuff.
USDA doesn't do their job and we get hurt for it.
Do not think these new bills will help "food safety" any better than the old bills, USDA and FDA are forever falling down on the job. Because of their laziness, It will just cost us little people a whole lot more money to keep animals or garden, if we are allowed to at all.
Wait until they come up for a tax for every mouthfull of food you eat. Bla......
Or maybe it is time to find another country that is proud of their people that grow their own food.
Anyway..because of this... I will most likely not say wither we garden or not. Last thing I need is the Gov coming in and telling me I can't eat my food.
Monday, March 16, 2009
How things have been going
We have been busy with small jobs around the place. DH put a electric fence around the garden to keep the chickens out... too bad it wouldn't work for gophers and moles. He and DS cleaned the water tank out and so on.
DH has been busy trying to find a job local, sadly has been turned down for 2 at this point. Which is strange for him because normally if he interviews..he has always gotten the job in the past but these days sadly,, aren't normal times.
DS has been doing chores and studying with the MIT open college courses because that is all we can do for now. Rest of his drive time to get a licence has been put on hold until DH can find a job. Not what we had planned but that is life.
I have been working on my online shops, Art and spinning yarn to try to bring in some money but those types of things just aren't selling much. I have been getting dribbles of Art sales, just wish things were different around the World. Also have some of my china horse figures for sale, as you can see, so if you know someone that might be interested let me know.
My latest work. In this photo I had just finished spinning up two single plys of yarn. Can see one of the green British Top on the wheel and one on the lazy Kate on the floor.
About 99% done with this two ply yarn. It is green British top, with purple, green, red and blue Tussah silk blended in.
Here you can see me plying the two ply yarn.
Yesterday was a little more interesting than I was hoping for. Had a wicked Gale force wind all day yesterday, heavy rain and hail off and on.... then the power went out for 8 hours. Turned out to be two trees on two different country roads that took out the power poles.....again.
Needless to say, this power on and then off thing is getting tiring. Wish we had the money for a bolt down, full house generator. Until then... I have my freezer packed with ice, just in case the power goes out again. sigh ~~~
Today the wind is not as bad, Thank goodness,,,mix of a bit of sun, rain and about an hour of hail.
We are hanging in there with DH lay off,,, guess it is one way to get a vacation, though not our prefered one.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Have some things for sale~
Have some things I need to sell. If you know of someone that might be interested send them the links or have them contact me!
Animal Artisty Earthenware Classic sized bay Pinto Shetland. Starting price on ebay is $150.00 and that is a major steal.
AAA Animal Artistry Bone China custom painted Exmoor pony... kind'a looks like a miniature horse to me. Also for sale at $125.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=160319979234
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Did a not very good video of the saddle....
This beautiful Aviary would be great for Canaries, finches, budgies and so on. Really helps keep the dust and mess contained. A very nice Arcylic very large Aviary with oak trim bird cage for sale, size is ..38" long, 23" wide and 30" tall. Paid $595.00 for it. Asking $395.00 Birds not included. Prefer local pickup because it is so large
Friday, March 6, 2009
The Garden or mud pit you decide
The soil is improving but we still have a long way to go.