MR. PEEPERS AMD PHOEBE
GREETINGS
Getting ready for winter, shows and The trip has kept me busy The weather has remained reasonably warm so getting things cleaned up in the yard has been possible Not to say that I am done but I am not wearing mittens and
TORRENTIAL RAINS AND WIND
There are still people who don’t believe in climate change, to me its astonishing . I never remember having rains like we have had this year It comes down in bucket fulls I am so grateful that the grading of my land in back of the barn has worked, although several times this summer I have had to remove dirt Last week alone we have had two storms with winds and torrential rains Trees have fallen and electric has gone out, rivers rising to their banks and in a few days it’s all normal again We have done it to ourselves and now have to accept what is happening I do hope that we can figure out a way to not use fossil fuels
THE TICK BITE
The weather has been perfect for tick breeding and there are tiny ones all over the place On a Friday night several weeks ago my arm ached and when I went to look at it I found a tick deeply embedded with swelling and redness around it. My son tried to take it out but it was in deep so a trip to the ER was necessary I have been holding onto a RX of antibiotics and hoping to start them after my trip Taking antibiotics for long period of time is a balancing act. Probiotic’s have to be taken either two hours before the antibiotics or two hours after Who wants to be thinking of that while on vacation. Well I will be doing just that and glad that I found the tick and hope that I started the med’s in time to avoid symptoms. I really wish that Lyme’s disease would be addressed seriously One doctor at the clinic I go to told me antibiotics was a waste of time obviously he has not had lyme’s disease or he wouldn’t say such a thing. Anything you can take to alleviate the symptoms is worth it
CHICKEN CATCHING
Last week Charlie and I spend an hour trying to round-up 5 Bantams and on regular size hen What a calamity The ground was muddy and very slippery from torrential rains from a few days ago. The chickens decided that they want to remain in the caravan. Finally we got them all and they are safe inside the barn. There area is temporary but safe. They look like a bunch a sad sacks for a while but now have gotten adjusted.
THE KITCHEN
The plumbers came last week and within three hours I had a water connection and new forgiving pipes from the cellar. The new to me door is on and the drywall is up. It is snug and warm in there for the first time in 19 years! The counter top is here and the faucets will be bought this week and the stove comes on Thursday. It certainly is an experience putting in a new kitchen, not for the faint hearted, but now I can see an end and its coming out quite nice. Family and friends have gotten me through. Soon the plants will be back in the windows and everything will be easily accessible and in working order.
CRAFTS OF COLRAIN
Come visit me for the Crafts of Colrain next Saturday and Sunday. You will be greeted by a sign explaining the kitchen and the porch will be loaded with boxes of kitchen things and cabinets etc. But this is real life on the farm and the dining room and living room will be inviting and cozy. Hope to see you here.
COSMO TESTING THE NEW CAT TOYS
Many thanks for reading my blog on this rainy day. Carole
LAST ROSES OF SUMMER
