It was windy yesterday. Bendy tree windy. Trouble standing up windy.
40 mph (65 kph) It was like living on a ridge in Wellington! You guys in Chicago must have had a wild day. After I took this shot I struggled back inside so Camera House could rest in safety then came back out and picked up the rest of the washing that had blown into the back 40. It was dry though.
Thing One quietly, quietly took over The Big Dog’s bed in the back corner of the verndah. He made himself very small hoping that the dogs would not notice. But it was calm spot in a wild wild day.
The wind was a Sou’wester so this corner was an oasis of calm too.. Just as I had imagined it would be. Don’t you love it when a plan comes together. Such a good plan – you could pin a tail on it and call it a weasel!
The unDaily view. What I should do is give you a close up of some of the corners of the Daily view. Maybe tomorrow. There is activity in Sophie’s Garden (all my Gardens have names) but you cannot see it from this distance.
There is talk of going to the Bantam Swap today. Last time I went I came home with a peacock so as you can imagine there is some opposition.
Good morning. Naughty peahens and Kupa did not even come out of the barn all day. It was way too windy, all the birds stayed in. They chose to sit on the other side of the loft watching us build the new Pea Motel. (No camera in there yesterday though, too much bad dust). As you know barns are filled with all kinds of detritus (though I had another word for it after an hour of shifting it from one side to the other amidst panicked shouts of “Don’t throw out the good Stuff!”) It was a case of four steps back and one step forward but we are getting there. The pea hens are going to have a magnificent big home when we are finished.
Have a lovely day. If we do go to the fairgrounds market, I shall take camera house, but we are not staying long I told them, there is a lot to do today.
celi
PS. On this day last year I picked up the Easter Chickens and now they are big fat golden laying hens. They got a proper photo shoot too. The leghorns would be jealous!
Here are a few statistics I noticed. The Kitchen’s Garden has published 600 posts, has 971 followers and received 279,615 odd viewings. What I am delighted about is that almost everyone who has joined the fellowship of the farmy reads every day. What a wonderful gift you are. Even if you are unable to comment you are there reading my words and following the movements of the animals every day. Surrounding us in your gentle care and smiles. Now, I am not telling you this to brag, because it is you who should feel proud. To follow a page daily like this is an investment of time that I take very seriously. I am very grateful to you all.
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66 responses to “My Wind Socks.”
Hi C. I have been in Mexico for the past 10 days or so with no internet and as I start each day reading your blog post, I missed it very much, so am happy to be back following the progress of the Farmy!
You’ve been doing alot since my absence so I had alot of catching up to do!! I think I remember reading somewhere that back in the old days on farms in the midwest they would tie a rope from the house to the barn in the case of windstorms….some of those ropes must have been pretty long! 🙂 Maybe they used sheets too! 🙂 Hang on!!!
You must have a story or two of the two lovely ladies, Sheila and Charlotte. You have not told us of your walks with the “ladies” lately. Really enjoy your blog, and love your New Zealand “writing accent”. Keep going with your excellent writing of the Farmy.
Spike .. good morning.. the Shush Sisters have to stay inside as well while we are waiting for the grass to grow. I would never get them back out of paddock at the moment, and their usual route has been resown so pig digging is prohibited. this week i start on the summer palace so soon they will be back out on the ground, with a gate to the big field for walks! c
I adore plans by Edward Black Adder. The big question is – do you have turnips in the garden for Baldrich??
RATS! I forgot the turnips, i was hoping you would get the reference! I love that line! c
It is used frequently in this house, Celi. It is also a favorite expression of our son. We are all mad for Black Adder. Of course we have the series and revisit the gang once a year or so. V.
fantastic.. why am i not surprised! I should get eh series too and show John, he would love it! c
It’s hard to resist swinging by here . . . beautiful words, beautiful thoughts, beautiful attitude. 😀
Thing One is so pretty and snugly. Did Big Dog discover the treachery? Big Dog seems to be very laid back.
If Big Dog discovers a cat in his bed he goes up to the cat and growls quietly at it, the cat exits smartly, then Cooder walks back and sits under his tree! Funny really! c
Snuggly!
Cecilia,
I have a question about planting something and would like to ask your advice. Shall I ask here or do you want me to ask via email?
~ Carol in MI
Aks here carol, there are piles of good gardeners in the fellowship and if I don’t know the answer then i am sure someone on here will..
Alrighty then. 🙂 We moved into new house last year. The previous owners used the septic field as their goat pen. Over a septic field you cannot have any deep rooted plants such as trees. However, we do want something to grow there to avoid erosion. My question to you (and any other gardeners who are willing to help out) What type of ground cover should I plant there that is. A) Easy to maintain (not grass) and B) pretty to look at. C) Doesn’t grow too high. (we want to be able to walk thru the area)
My husband would rather not mow it. We would love it if birds liked it. No goats will be living there, but we do live out in the country and have wild deer, turkeys, etc.
There are things growing there now, but not being a gardener, it all looks like weeds to me. Just not the pretty kind. 🙂
Thanks for any suggestions.
You know what comes to mind first, roman chamomile or mother thyme. Both are hardy, low growing perennials that you can grow from seed. I would grow big flats of them then plant them out and water until established.They have flowers that not only attract bees but are good for their health also, smell divine when you walk over them and do not mind a little neglect. However I shall think some more. Very good question. You would need to weed between them until they are established but they will spread and create a great cover. I knew a guy who had a roman chamomile lawn and I was deeply envious. I will get back to you if anything else comes to mind.Birds will feed on the chamomile seeds in the winter too, I think. c
Oh I love the Mother Thyme. The flowers look so pretty. I will check that our more. Thanks C!
I look forward to pictures!! c
I suspect that mints would do very well there as would garden sage, oregano, and many other herbs. They smell really great when you walk through them and wild creatures will find food in there.
Another good idea! My husband pointed out that the old goat pen has a lot of shade, being in the forest. So he isn’t sure how that affects things. Also, there is a lot of “stuff” growing there as well. Seems a little overwhelming at the moment. I tried to see if goats would be the answer to keeping it neat. He isn’t having any of that kind of talk. 😉
Celi, I wouldn’t miss reading about the Farmy and you every day………. for anything!
The wind has blown here today!
P.S. I even have a ‘shortcut’ on my phone to your blog!
Darling girl.. have lovely lovely afternoon.c
I agree with grammomsblog Celi! Reading about you all and life on the farmy is a treat everyday!!! xoxoxo
I may not get here early in the day, but always make sure I visit around ‘tea’ time to get my fix!! Had beautiful weather these past two days here – in the 70’s today. I actually mowed my back lawn this afternoon as there were clumps everywhere and lots of wild garlic! Must be winter ‘unfit’ and it sure took it out of me! Oh well, I am sure my long unused muscles will be back in shape soon. Keep up the great writing Celi – your terminology reminds me so much of home (England)!!
With wind like that I thought you must get your stuff dried so quickly!
Like everyone else, I always skip through to find your blog first thing in the morning, and like everyone else, I just don’t know how you manage to post so brilliantly every day… it is such a gift to us and the world…
Sounds like some high-speed winds!
That is some wind! We are having spring today…70’s, lots blooming and lots of pollen. I love reading you every day even if I don’t have time to comment. Have posted my own version of a farmy today and it kind of made me think of you…though a different type of farmy entirely! The coupe looks so close to completion…a month or so? Have a lovely rest of the day and evening. 🙂
We have your bendy windy day here. I thought I might get blown to the east coast when I went for my walk this morning. lol!
Lucky half the washing didn’t end up in the next State!
I am missing a few unmentionables, however being unmentionables I cannot make a missing poster!! c