It Snowed

 Yeah it finally snowed here. Had 2 inches. Wasn't bad, Ollie kinda likes it but he likes cold anyways.He really despises the heat though. I have a few plants to set out but now I'll have to wait. 

I'm getting into wood burning and so far.

My birds survived I don't know tonight its suppose to go down to 17 degrees.

It was pretty.

My woodburnt Peacock. Its not the only thing I'm doing,I'm going to do some chicken pictures next. 

I do know one thing, I get cold quicker now since I'm older,really hurts. I love going outside when it's snowed and play with Ollie but now.I can't. It's too much.

Well this is all I'm writing today,everyone have a good evening!

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Finally Can Write

 Got a used laptop but alot better than the cell phone.

How are You? 

I am totally rearranging the garden this year. The decision for buckets and containers of various sizes became a little more appealing since that bout with Covid back in September of last year. I am still tired alot but slowly I hope getting my strength back. It did a number on my lungs. So far I have planted carrots,peas,beets,cabbage,I have cauliflower that needs to be replanted and tomatoes.I have to plant lettuce and radishes next and we have a cold front coming in this weekend,really cold. I'm trying my hand at planting by the moon,we'll see how that works out.

Ollie is slowing down a little on his hyper terminal. He'll be a 4 years old in April and he is still a riot. And he knows it. He don't seems to miss Orion but I do. I look out besides the property line where I have him buried and think how much I miss him.Sometimes when I have fresh flowers I put them on his spot.

The girls are growing and I'm getting eggs every day at least 6 so I'm doing great in that department. They seem happy,its been hard to let them out cause I have so much to do in the house now. I can't let them free range because we got big hawks and an eagle. There's foxes around here too.I'm pretty good to  go with whats going on so far BUT........

I am looking for a singlewide to trade this doublewide with. And something not on a hill.This winter wasn't a winter,it was just wet and cold. I haven't found anything yet.I just can't keep up with this house anymore. That covid knocked my system for a loop.

Anyways I'm doing good. I have had some punches along the way in the last three years but I'm hanging in there. Got to figure out a way how to get this brain fog I get sometimes to get gone and I'll be able to think better.

Those were Brussel Sprouts. Dog loves to chow down on food.

February and the front door open.AMAZING!

And I'm into woodburning now.I love it.

Heres another one. I dont why I started this but I had been looking into it for awhile. Now when I'm out I'll be looking for all kinds of wood!

Well now maybe I can post more often since everything is getting better.Have a great day YA'LL!!!!!

5 and half years!

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 I quit smoking 5 and half years ago! God has been good to me. I may be old but by gosh I'm a happy old!!!

Got my Buffs!

 Well I finally got 5 buff orpingtons! Those are my girls. I got Betty the barred rock,Penny that little bantam,Missy and Veronica ,buffs and the three sisters who atr also buffs. All are laying except Penny. Ended up catching covid in September and almost lost myself. But feeling better. I feel like everything will be fine here. Been just working away on this place. I still get brainfog and have to just wait for it to pass. I think about everyone who has lost a loved one because of this virus and I get sad and just want to hug them. It's nothing to fool around with. 

I'm getting into woodburning now. I'll post some pieces later.

I wish everyone well and hope we have a better year!

Bigger garden and more Chickens!

 Yeah I finally fenced in the garden, bought a bigger coup,more chickens,and very happy tired.

Ms. BETTY

SAD NEWS

I lost Orion. I can't believe 13 years went by that fast. 

He passed away the 11th of July 2021
 

New ,better garden and chickens

 Well finally have made so much progress the homestead! I went and got some Barred Rock chicken but most are roosters. I still have 2 of my bantams,had to get rid of Rhodie. Got a new big coop for the birds and we fenced in the garden. 

Been exciting and getting tired is great. Yall know I've worked really hard at all of this.

Here it is!!!

We just got alotthanks for looking. of rain so they have grown even more.

Spring Garden

 I have broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower,stevia,artichoke,eucalyptus, lemon balm,sage,citronella going. I am very excited this year for a chance to grow things I usually wouldnt try. 

We did have 2 inches of snow last week. It was great. Ollie( big dog) this was his first snow. He was so excited to play in it. 

I shut down Facebook and Twitter but kept my Instagram. It may be the next to go. I'm ok with it. 

Still haven't gotten around fencing in the garden but soon. I did get the 275 gallon IBC tote for water.Setting it up this weekend. I do have to install the gutter and downspout .