No, I have not bought a white rabbit. But I’m Late. I’m Late.
For my very important daily dawn date with you.
I am late for two reasons. This morning I had to sit on my hands and let John go out and do the whole mornings chores without me hovering. The milking, the feeding, everything. He will do the weekends while I am away and wanted to do it all alone in case he missed something. He was fine.
I still hovered, but at the window, resisting the impulse to throw it open and call out into the dark: Don’t forget this or Don’t forget that. It was distracting. I could not settle. But I had to stay out of the way.
The second reason: As you know, yesterday we drove up to the Big City. On the way back we were caught in horrendous traffic jams. Perfect driving weather but people still crashing into each other. So we did not get home until way after dark and no photos were taken yesterday. Thank goodness for the well trained Surrogate Milkers who did the afternoon chores perfectly.
So it appears that everyone is on course to take over. I can be replaced. This is good. I think transparency is paramount where animals are concerned. Everyone should be able to do everyone else’s job. Now I can stop worrying! yeah right….
Good morning. I did have time to file my Nanowrimo draft yesterday and get the applause and the badge. The 25th was the first day available to verify your word count. My novel is shrinking now as I begin to rewrite the work, taking out all the extraneous material first. It is linear and one dimensional, but works. There is lots to do, which is kind of exciting too.
I am fairly sure just about any of you could have done this.
I am keeping my badge small. But there you are – everyone is a winner! I like that. Everyone likes to be a winner.
I might do a walkabout on the farmy today with Camera House, so we all get up to date again.
Have a lovely day.
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
67 responses to “White Rabbit”
Well done:)
Have a lovely day roger.. c
Well done Celi! I didn’t make it but did learn a few good things about myself. I know it must be hard to stand back and let others do ..not because they might screw it up but because you are a DOER. But think how confident you will be that all will be well whilst you travel the world!
You are right Chris, after the Surrogate Milkers too over last night and john this morning I am feeling much more confident.. They have all trained hard too so they DO know what they are doing. They will be a good team.. Writing is a good learning tool isn’t it.. c
Hilarious that you had to stop yourself from shouting directions out the window for Our John!!! No doubt though that he is very capable of handling the farmy while you are away. And no doubt as well that he will miss you madly!!! Sooooo glad the book is coming along nicely!!! xo
He keeps saying he will miss me, ah well, that is not a bad thing either sometimes!! morning diane, hope all is well.. c
Congrats on your accomplishments……in words and deeds !! You might be the bestest
most organized woman I know. I am almost packed..how many more sleeps ? I am really
getting excited….!! Maybe you could Skype with the farmy animals..can you see Daisy, she’d
have to cross her eyes to look at the screen !!
Nanster
Daisy on skype would be frightening!! We have SEVEN sleeps now until we hit california for a few days then off across the ocean. I need to do some packing too, it is more a heap at the moment.. c
Huge congrats to you on the word count and on biting your tongue, sitting on your hands. I know how hard it it to do 😉 But they will appreciate you sooooo much by the tme you get back!
Oh, Celi, that must have almost killed you to just wait inside the house while John did the chores! But it IS comforting to know that others can do the job as well – you never know if you come down with a horrible flu and you need help.
Congratulations on the novel submission!
exactly, I truly believe everyone should be able to do each others work though how I would be at fencing or fixing the generator i do not know!! c
And there it is…the book, the chores, and the animals are ready for the big take-off. Are you? Time to pack and settle yourself…time to get ready to haul us all with you!
And to just let you know…I’m sure everyone will miss you terribly!
Linda
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They better miss me or there’ll be TROUBLE! c
What a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations Celi. It’s a pop a bottle of bubbly occasion! I am so proud of you. V.
Ah.. Bubbly~!! my favourite.. c
safe journey dear lady, safe journey
One week to go!! Countdown time.. c
Congrats on the book progress – and sitting on your hands watching (which is harder)
Congrats on finishing your first draft. Now the editing! Good luck with that process and yes – everyone in that writing contest would be a winner xx
Heartfelt congratulations on completing your first draft. Now the butchery begins. 😀
Watch out for the blue pill 😉
Ah yes the blue pill.. hmm.. what were they ON in those days! c
Opium I believe!
Applause to you for getting your badge and completing your first draft. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, and know you’re looking forward to your well deserved vacation in December!
Hi C!
I’m sure John will do just fine… the troop is going to miss you, but they’ll be fine too.
Congrats on the badge, I already knew you’re a winner 😉
Have a nice day!