This little plane was spraying something on a nearby field and banked and turned above the barn a number of times. We had our own little airshow for a few minutes.
Though what they were spraying, who knows.
Big dog as a shadow.
When my cowboy hat blew off TonTon was thrilled to retrieve it. It has a nice weight for a frisbee he thinks.
Sheila is reaching the end of her term as a sheep companion. She and Hairy still spend a good part of the day growling at each other but through the gate now. And yesterday afternoon she broke into the chook house by bashing the door, then broke back out through the netting so today we will have to repair that and pig proof the chook house. A big ask actually! Naughty Sheila.
Kupa is losing his feathers just as one of his chicks appeared. The irony of it all. As of last night wee Chickpea was still doggedly tottering after his mother, Pania the Peahen. It rained early this morning so I hope they were undercover.
The paint is finished in the Coupe. Today I hope two of the windows will be dressed with their handmade surrounds. Soon I shall compile a virtual tour in pictures for you. Very soon.
This is the headboard (wrought iron) from John’s great grandmothers bed, against the blue I had mixed for the bedroom alcove in the Coupe. The wall shade is called Logan’s Blue. I took the colour from one of Elder sons paintings that hangs in my bedroom. The only place I could find just the blue I wanted. As you know the colour scheme is heavily influenced by Kupa’s tail.
If I can find the wee pea-chick I shall try to get some shots for you today. He is a deep gold with very striking markings. Though we will not really know the gender for a number of months.
Our new golden cat is still hanging out in the barn and has been named by Laura. Egoli. It is a Zulu name meaning Place of Gold. Thank you Laura. I hope he stays a while. And it was Chris who started us off calling the pea chicks chickpeas. What a clever Fellowship we are all a part of.
Good morning. I hope you all have a lovely day.
your friend, celi
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33 responses to “Drama in the skies”
Aha! I knew there was a reason to get up early this morning! My first time to have the first comment spot. Great photos today, although I know the spraying concerns you. Can’t wait for the tour of the Coupe. It looks lovely, so far. I’m envious! Looking forward to pics of the chickpea. How clever this farmy group is (and caring). Lucky you. Lucky us to know and follow you.
I totally agree with you, Gerry, on how lucky we all are. As one who grew up on a Minnesota dairy and crop farm, I am thrilled to return to the farm each day via C. Thank you, dearest C.
Oh you guys.. if i did not have The Fellowship just think of all the information I would have missed out on! We are symbiotic you and I.. c
A small contribution from South Africa to the Farmy – my pleasure 🙂 Hope the rain doesn’t mean another noxious spraying session – your poor bees. Laura
The coup looks great can’t wait to see more pics. I really love the colour you painted the wall and that headboard is incredible. I think the old cottage (Camp Ola) has a couple of old (from the late 1800s) bed frames with headboards but they’ve been outside for at least 50 years. Probably too rusty now. Such a shame.
Those piggies are rather naughty, why does Sheila like the chook so much?
The weather has been wild for us, last night we had severe winds and thunder storms, and we lost power for 5 hours. Hope the humidity broke because its been a sauna lately.
Sheila has gotten to be so big — I didn’t realize how big until I saw her next to a sheep. Beautiful blue. And “Chick Pea” is a fabulous name.
The coupe is coming along so well! I just love the blue color from elder son’s painting. It’s gorgeous! And the great-grandmothers head board! I’m imagining you will have other really cool antique things in the wonderful coupe too!
Oooh, lovely blue! It looks lovely with the head board. Very French! But Cecilia, Big Dog’s shadow is all very well but I need the real thing!!!
Christine
Oh of course you do.. i forgot about that, times awasting.. I shall stalk him as well today! c
lots to look forward to then what with chickpeas and coupes. Loving the blue – a gentle grey-blue with hints of mauve (well that’s what it looks like on my monitor
Poor Sheila, she’s probably missing Charlotte 🙂
Morning! Why is The Duke have tail feather problems? Is this normal?
Quite normal. they molt in the summer every year when he no longer needs to attract the females- by next spring he will have grown a new and even fuller tail. The older they get the longer the tail. So I am collecting the feathers every morning. Soon he will look quite pathetic! c
A defrocked Duke. Deary me. 🙂
I do hope that the spray was not harmful….love the name Egoli so apt for such a beauiful cat
He came down this morning to sit on a bale of hay and watch me feed the pigs, i think he has decided to stay a while! c
I pray the spray didn’t stray your way. As Christopher Robin said of Nanny’s dressing gown on the door: your wall is a beautiful blue but it hasn’t a hood. Love that bedhead.
wonderful!.. c
So Kupa’s splendour is now redundant. I wonder if he’ll show any interest in the little chick pea. I’m enjoying these glimpses of the coupe and take a great interest in the project. The matriarch is so lucky to know that she has a place awaiting her. My son and daughter-in-law have a room in their house that’s designated for me (when I decide I’m old). Meanwhile it’s the teenager’s room (when she’s there).
That blue is beautiful and I am not a “blue” person as a rule. Thanks Viv for reminding me of Christopher Robin. That takes me back a long time. Joy
Love the peacock feathers on your hat. Gives it an elegant touch!
Just as long as none of the spray came down on your land! And like Egoli as a name: hope he will be as tough as Matiba has turned out to be: can’t believe the latter is still clinging onto life after all his difficulties . . . oh, absolutely love the closeup of your hat: elegant practicality!!