I fully intended to have this written and ready to post at dawn this morning as usual but then the weather had other plans. The electrician did not come to turn our power off yesterday but a nasty storm did. A very nasty storm. Two more inches of rain and horrendous white out winds. We had a wild night. Sadly one of my young pear trees literally lost its head, but that really was the extent of the damage. Though after days and days of storms and heavy rain I wonder how much more we can take before limbs and trees (or my nerve) just starts to break. We were without power most of the night which meant that the sump pump in the basement was also without power. So out came the generator. No-one can sleep through a generator. But it was better than a very flooded basement. Mostly flooded is bad enough.
Anyway very little sleep was had. The power came back on in the early hours, the generator was unplugged in the dark (the three phase power is out in the chook house for some reason so the generator had to sit out in the field). I milked Daisy by hand this morning, as the two quarters that had mastitis on and off are almost completely dried up and will not hold the cups on, and it is more effective to get all the milk out by hand, we collected up more wet hay to dry on the racks in the barn because the big animals are again not allowed to destroy the fields with their big flat feet and are coralled on the concrete pad and all I have for them to eat is the grass hay that has been rained on intermittently for two weeks and so we are drying it inside and feeding it unbaled). Then when I went to coil up the lead from the generator, I did not check that it had been completely unplugged, and I gave myself an electric shock which sat me straight down on my bottom. It ran straight through my hand, up my arm and wacked me in the chest. I could literally feel where it went in which was curious. It gave me quite a fright and chickens scattered squawking from under me as I hit the deck. And now I am sitting quietly, back inside and feeling tingly.
I am wondering about the electric shocks they gave people in those old mental institutions. If it was to rebalance them I am not sure that that works. I just feel dull and sore. I hope I am even making sense. But basically I am ok. Everyone is OK. But the fields are underwater again. I know that the farmers have insurance for the seed, but there is a lot of gas and time in replanting and it is getting very late for that. They are having a rough few years.
Anyway to cheer ourselves up let’s look out of some back doors.
Robin of Meridian Jacobs looks across her fields to her barn. What a beautiful barn, she has sheep so it is well used and looked after.
My little Corner of Rhode Island. I imagine that this is a very well used space. Perfect for two little children and their gorgeous grandmother.
Ordinary Goodness. Below is a typical cosy, well used I bet, back door view from New Zealand. The leaves are turning there, it is autumn.
Deb and Alice have sent me a picture of their back yard in New Zealand too. Deb is my best friend from forever. We have spent hours on end with a glass of wine or cup of tea looking out through this tree. Her garden is huge and wild and in Auckland where plants just love to grow. That little building in the view is Alice’s chook house where her good little chooks lay the family’s eggs.
ChgJohn thinks that his little back door view is not as glam as some but we know for sure that it is just precious! That little open gate leading who knows where has such promise. I bet his roses are just around the corner. And he has captured a glimpse of that loveable rascal Max! John is a vital member of The Fellowship and a good friend. As soon as Daisy has dried up completely and is well I hope to be heading up to visit John, and a few of our other Chicago Blog friends. We need to go shopping before I go to Canada in July!
Soph ‘n Stuff has built some new planters for her garden.
Lisa in Port Hope has a view that would delight any child.
Not much more today my darlings. I think I am going to go and have a wee lie down.
Have a lovely day
your rather shocking friend, celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
71 responses to “Wild Storms, Electric Shocks and Back Doors”
Oh goodness, I’m sorry you got shocked and am glad that you’re well! Rest up!
OY, vey! We’ve had some crazy weather here in SW Minnesota, too, but perhaps not quite THAT crazy! The farmers here aren’t yet done planting, it’s been so wet…and yet, we desperately need the rain. I’m so glad you’re ok from your shock – not fun at all, that. Rest, relax if you can…maybe read a book?! 🙂
Take care of yourself C
Cinders….are you ok? when you said you had to go and have a wee lie down…that didn’t sound ok, at all! Please rest all week-end if you have to…Your poor body received quite a …shock! Ok, I couldn’t help myself but you did say you were our shocking friend so I thought maybe a little funny would help you feel better.
Please feel better soon!
xo~Chris
funny always makes me feel better..I think i got a fright more than anything else! c
I’m so glad you are okay, and don’t know how you managed to pull together such a nice long post after all you’ve been through! The weather in general and these storms in the midwest in particular are so violent this year. Our basement floods during rain, too, and being without a sump pump can be devastating. We do have an electric one, but no generator, so I know a little of what you mean about that. Do be careful and rest up today. May your day be a peaceful one.
Sorry that you got a nasty electric shock, Celi. How frightening. Take good care of yourself until you feel right again.
That is scary about the electric shock. I’ve been shocked plenty of times by the e-fence, but not something like a generator. Yikes! Sorry to hear about all the horrendous weather. Our part of CA is supposed to be in “triple digits” (the TV weathermen love it when they get to start saying that) but I’m in the mountains today and it will be just perfect.
Whoa! The shocking incident sounds very scary indeed! A gentle reminder to be mindful, especially in situations that are wild and difficult. Do take extra care of yourself, and have Our John wait on you hand and foot for awhile! 🙂 xo
Goodness gracious! I’ve been shocked many a time with the electric fence and that is tingly enough. I do so hope you are okay…a generator is like an ELECTRIC LINE on the power poles and THAT is a huge shock! I so hope you are okay!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
What an absolute nightmare. Christ, you’re an unbelievable lot on that farm. So full of admiration for you. Glad you’re OK after that shock. I don’t think that much electricity going through anyone does them much good. Good luck and I hope the weather calms down.
How shocking. Sometimes we are in such a hurry we forget to be careful. Do take some care.
Generator noise is jarring (probably worse because you have so little “city”/constantly disruptive noises other than animals at night?)
Enjoyed touring all the backyards – thanks to all those who sent in pix! Such fun
Hope the weather moderates so dealing with the livestock is a bit easier. We’ve bad storms coming in tonight here. And this spring started out so calm.
Oh my poor girl. Hugs to you. That was a nasty shock. Good thing you’re a tough cookie, just like me. 🙂
My dearest, I hope you’ll be feeling 100% quickly. What a–literal–shock. Be well, be safe, be happy. Sending all best wishes for health, safety, and much more kindly weather!!!
I was wondering how you are faring. Take care and be safe.
oh my giddy aunt! I do hope that you are ok…you could have done real damage, or even worse!
But hoping that you have indeed survived…I think you should build an ark like Noah..the animals go in two by two. it certainly sounds as though the great floods are there. I pray that you have had your lot and that now it will dry up a bit.
More Lovely pics of the gardens. By the time I come back on 25 june you will no longer need any more pics but I will ask and see.. I love the wee chook house..it is so sweet! I love to see all the gardens..its a little bit of our friend’s lives..Thatnk you Celi…..and this time STAY SAFE AND STAY DRY