Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hairy MacLairy gets his Own Way.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Someone is putting on weight. At this time of year and for at least another 6 weeks, if not longer, I have to keep the animals out of the fields for two reasons 1) so that the grass can grow. … Continue reading →

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Something has to be done about the fighting

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I had a discussion in the barn last night about the cockfights in the farmyard. … Miss C: Peghorn.  Have you been fighting with other roosters? Have you looked at your face lately? Peghorn: There is nothing wrong with my … Continue reading →

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Saturday that was Sunday, could be Monday – Reads and Awards

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Everyone is in a different time zone. I was writing this on Saturday, I will be finishing  it on Sunday and some of you will be reading it on Monday when I publish it on Sunday!  I just discovered that … Continue reading →

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Pumping Brakes is Girls Work evidently

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

But the call for help  gave you and I an opportunity to drive over to the Masters Lair at the big farm workshop and see how The Dodge is doing.   The 53 Dodge Pick-Up Truck that was released from … Continue reading →

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THe A-Z of saving money while running an efficient, sustainable home and lifestyle

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Today we are going to discuss how to manage your home sustainably.  Sustainable means not stretching your resources, environmentally, financially or emotionally.  We all try to work within our means.  For me on the farmy  it means thinking about and … Continue reading →

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Walkabout the Farmy on a Still Sepia Day

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Good morning.  I took you around the farmy yesterday. Yesterday was a day of bird song. It was still, overcast and bright. Which is actually a perfect day for the camera if you want some serious light for the densest … Continue reading →

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Undressed Apple Crumble in a Jar

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

On Friday night there is to be a birthday dinner for the birthday siblings. In New Zealand.   In the summer. Too far for Mama to catch a cab from the U.S. prairies.  Sadly.  Senior Son has been working  on … Continue reading →

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Sausage Rolls made with Buckwheat pastry.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Look at that! A little dot that has got itself caught in my text. Ah well. In NZ  every little shopping centre has a bakery. They are everywhere. Whereas in the US people stop at a Taco Bell or drive-in … Continue reading →

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A tiny bit of spring is not always pretty

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

You will remember that the day before yesterday we opened the Big Barn Doors so that our hawk could find his way out. Which he did.  I have left them open. Yesterday was fine and clear and gentle with just … Continue reading →

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Hawk sets up Housekeeping in the Barn

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Yesterday  I stalked the hawk who had moved into the barn for a few days hunting. Taking photographs of suspicious flying raptors is a very different concept from taking a photo of a cow as she stands and leans and … Continue reading →

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