Since I cannot quite blog yet, as I do not have the programs I need for it on
this computer, I will post here and then transfer them over to the proper spot
when I am able.

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May 30, 2009

My "little sister" Ashley came over this weekend to relax and to help me fence
about 700 some-feet since I am banned from fencing by my specialist
obstretrician. Yes, I cheated and did it anyway, but only in 1 hour stints and
quit when I started to get too hot and my face turning red. I was being careful,
but I need to do what I need to do as well.

One section of my property has never been fenced, so I needed to get that done
so I can kick the livestock into my 2 acre backyard for them to mow, since my ex
took all 3 of my lawnmowers even though he doesn't have a yard. Oh well, no
fossil fuels used this way. If I stay, I might look for Jacob sheep or Cotswold
for a flock. About time I owned a wool flock again. I will have to fence off the
garden though. I am thinking on what would be most inexpensive, durable and yet
not TACKY!

Between fencing outside was things like making a double batch of brownies
inside. Ash is vegetarian (but does milk, cheese and eggs), so last night we had
Nature's Burger, a pretty good wanna-be hamburger substitute which I have used
for years in backbacking with asparagus and all the toppings on the "burgers".
It makes a pretty good burger, we had fresh asparagus with it. Tonight we are
wavering between homemade pizza, although I don't have alot of fresh veggies to
put in it yet or pumpkin and wild rice soup with fresh homemade potato-onion
bread. The pumpkin soup sounds like it is winning out thus far.

South of me, wildfires are happening already and some people have been evacuated
from a region I have a few friends. I have emailed them and told them if they
need a place to crash or bring livestock to feel free. I have bedspace for
humans and animals. I think the radio said it was supposed to get up to 24C
today. Which is about 80F for you who work with Imperial measurements.

The pups are fat and sassy. "Tasha" is concerned when we pick them up and try to
take them out of our hands, but she is getting used to it. The little sparrow in
the nest above her head is getting used to us too. I will have to something when
the baby birds turn fledgling.

Speaking of birds, I need to call my friend and see if I can get some fertile
Blue Cochin eggs to hatch out. I was pretty interested in when I saw what breed
she had and she didn't even know. I am not really into Cochins, but they are
pretty rare so I may as well add them to my collection. If I stay, I will get my
Plymouth Barred Rocks back via fertile eggs, Dark Brahmas, the Blue Cochins and
I am looking for New Hampshire Reds. Even if I have to head to Oregon, I will
still get the same breeds.

Tomorrow morning I am going to set out potatoes into the garden and string my
watering system before it gets too warm.