Have you ever seen a pig wave her little trotter, smiling weakly? The image wants me to add a white glove and a tearful well made-up eye; a sobbing Daisy and desolate Queenie, standing looking all forlorn. At the very least a heart broken dog. A peacock turned away so as to hide his quivering beak. But no.
They have all waved gaily, with a certain flick that led me to believe that maybe I was standing in their light, then peered around my drooping retreating form to see who was bringing in the feed.
I have closed the bags, checked the passport and terminal number. Turned my back on the litter that grew on the kitchen bench in the night. The waters and feed barrels are up to date. Notes and lists are written. This morning we will drive to a town 45 minutes away, where I will board a bus that will take me to O’Hare Airport then a plane to LA then another plane to Fresno. To see Third Son, his wife and family. I will arrive about 12 hours after leaving. They will have the bubbly on ice.
On my American Thursday I will fly from Fresno back to LA and then board a plane taking me to Auckland, arriving on a NZ Saturday, then another plane to Wellington. And two more sons and their lovely ladies and a new baby. But more on that later.
First California and a lovely big kitchen. While I catch my breath and get some sleep, we are going to cook. Time I showed you two more Mama recipes.
Bye Bye Now, Farmy. Take care while we are away.
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
58 responses to “Bye Bye Now Farmy”
Have a wonderful time, I can’t wait to see what you’ll be cookin’ up in California! Safe travels ~ April
Travel Safely I heave dear friends also living in NZ you have a very long ride ahead well 18 from my place on east coast
Have a wonderful time, Celi!
Buon viaggio!
The animals are just hiding their dismay Celi! Inside they are very sad. They are just showing you their ‘stiff upper lips’ so you won’t worry while you’re gone! Can’t wait to get to CA and then New Zealand!!! xo
Safe travels, and fun, happy times with your family! Make some good memories.
Safe travels into the arms of your loved ones. What joy to be with them.
Your perspective shots of the farm today are simply, what shall I say, so prairie, so astute as to our smallness in this big, wide world.
Safe travels C! Enjoy the visit with your family. 🙂
Finally it’s here! Looking forward to reading about your adventures….. Have a great time.
BTW, my son#5 is returning home this week from Asia!! Surprise!
I remember putting my children on the school bus for the first time…Bye little one, Momma loves you! Have a good time and learn lots. Momma will miss you.
That’s okay, they would reply and say goodbye and get on the bus. One even said Okay…but I won’t miss you until I’m coming back home.
Have a delightful trip, Miss C!
Linda
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Bon voyage, Celi. A few tears here for you and your precious critters. They are going to miss you and you them.
The farm looks forlorn without you but perhaps it’s just gathering its reserves. How long since you’ve been back to NZ?
GodSpeed, C.
The shot from a distance…your last turn around before driving away..puts the blog in emotional perspective. One last, check…
Hello from New Zealand – you will enjoy the Hobbit decorations as you arrive in NZ.
Love Leanne
Enjoy and have fun!
have a wonderful trip!!!