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”
They’ll be fine, all of them 🙂 ! Two- and fourlegged!! Remember getting the ‘weepies’ one breakfast in Copenhagen, 1/2way into a trip to Europe. Missed my two SO much! Phonecall across the world: understanding grannie calling the two to the phone: ‘Mom, what IS it? We’re watching TV and it’s so good’! Talk about wakeup calls > laughter!!
We’re on our way! Woo Hoo! Love this view of the farmy.
Travellin’ Mercies, Celi.
Apparently the African American women in California use(d) this expression – according to Annie Lamott. So hope your trip is showered with mercy! 😀
Thank you Aimee, i was just about to ask what that meant.. what a fine expression.. c
Adventure is so good for the soul. Enjoy every single minute Celi (as I know you will.) I look forward to some glimpses of your trip. Rock those bangles! Much love to your boys and families. New babies are the best. I just love to smell their necks…We will have one of our own here in four weeks!
I felt a little wrench as I read this. You and the farmy have seemed inseparable. But now you will be adventuring far and wide – and even passing through Auckland. I will think of you while I’m out at the bach (from the 18th) and would welcome you for a cup of tea if you wanted to take a trip to the wild west coast.
You´re on your way. A little bittersweet yesterday I imagine. Hope the bubbles sorted out the stresses of travelling!
Passport, tickets, money is my mantra when travelling 🙂 Oh that and a glass of something on the flight !
have dropped you a line about adding arrows, or indeed big Monty Pythonesque hands with pointy fingers on photos.
Love Monty Python!! and thank you, we may need a few arrows on these travels! c
Safe travels!
And there she goes. Enjoy your offspring and don’t let the little things at home that are bound to be done differently get in your way. cheers c……..x wendy