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”
Bon Voyage! I know the farmy will miss you.
Safe Travels – Enjoy:)
What a sojourn, Celi — you’re taking everything but a boat and for all we know you may be on one in New Zealand before you are through. Your animals probably don’t realize how long you will be gone and I am sure they will greet you with joy upon your return. Get all the rest you can, drink a lot of water, dig into those books and enjoy your time with all of your family.
I hope you have an amazing time. Bon Voyage.
have a fabulous trip Celia and if you are in Auckland i would love to catch up with you allison at gourmetgannet.co.nz
Oh Celi, you’re coming home downunder. How wonderful! I’m really looking forward to reading about your festive activities with all your kids – three sons! Do you have any daughters as well? 🙂
Morning celia, I have FOUR sons and a daughterI saw the eldest son last month and I will catch up with the rest this month, quiet a record! !!
Sounds wonderful! Safe travels. 🙂
Happy trails to you! Happy trails to you! Until we meet again. Gene Autry, early American cowboy of Hollywood fame, sang this, and also I’m back in the saddle again – later spoofed in a song in film Semi-Tough; have a blast!
excellent little capsule of history there! Happy trails! c
Bon Courage!
Bon voyage – travel is so fun. And the California sun is shining for you.
The farmy inhabitants asre anxious to show you they’ve listened and learned what you taught. Travel on with light spirit!
Bon voyage, Celi! 🙂
Yes! You got away! Make the most of it Celi. 🙂 (and take lots of pictures)
I kind of wanted to cry a little when I saw the Farmy disappearing into the distance!
You are going to miss your little farmy, but the exciting adventures ahead of you will make up for it. Have a safe trip on the first leg of your journey to visit Third Son and family in California – enjoy!