I do NOT want to discuss the snow.
I do not want to discuss how snow that is driven by wind flings itself like white mud at everything and sticks.
I do not want to discuss gates frozen shut. And sit-upons that cannot be Sat Upon.
I don’t even want to discuss that these shots are not black and whites.
They are searching for colour.
So as that leaves us with very little to talk about in regards to yesterday’s snow and then last nights cold that proceeded to freeze everything BACK UP! How about you see if you can guess when Daisy’s calf will arrive.
For all of you who know about these things. Her udder is full but there is no milk leaking. No softness or swelling you know where. She is swanning about in a lazy and laid back fashion and eating like the proverbial horse. She is no longer carrying out to the side and looks thinner.
Just for fun. Cast your vote.
Thank you. All the calendars have been sold and I have a respectable list for Calender Number two, which will go from May to May. I will be in touch with you via email sometime today. The next series after that will be October when I will make the Christmas calender for all the antipodeans and any other takers. I will be working on our Summer T shirts shortly. I certainly need a few new t shirts. Sheila is very grateful for your contributions and encouragement. She thanks you and so do I.
Have a lovely day
your friend on the farmy
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
49 responses to “Ya Wanna Bet?”
Ironic that the only touch of colour amidst the snow and ice is a couple of fire hydrant looking thingies. There’s a very atmospheric leaden light in that first shot that makes it look as though someone’s been applying special effects. Tell Daisy to keep her legs crossed as long as possible for a better chance at a cosy calf…
I shall not mention the S*@# but will say that your pictures are exquisite! Absolutely exquisite! I reckon they could be in a calender all by themselves.
Stay warm dear C.
🙂 Mandy xo
I only “Liked” the post because the photography is so pretty, not for the conditions. I think Saturday is going to be a warm, beautiful and banner day!
These stunning photos must be THE LAST HURRAH of winter. I voted for St. Patricks Day for a Patrick Murphy or Patricia. : )
Our outdoor shots are looking about the same. It’t the bitter in the wind that is getting me down today! Can’t keep our greenhouse covers intact in weather like this! I love the calf watch. It will warm me up for our goat baby watch :*) And truly, this really better be the last white winter blast!
The photo with just a peek at color coming off the hydrants (I think that’s what they are?) is just gorgeous! I won’t mention the “s” word, but I will blow a soft warm wind your way and wish you well.
It was so kind of you to share your weather. After a tantalizing week of mud and songbirds we are back in Narnia with -° temps. But at least there is Sunshine. Winter is losing its treacherous grip. We still have a few drifts under the fresh plastering of snow. Melting in the sun to refreeze when the shadows fall. the cold snaps send the birds scrambling for shelter. Many end up perching on my pipeline making quite a mess and driving the cows to switch their tails wildly. Still the trees bud and my friend tells me of crocus sprouting. Must be a bit more patient.
the storm mostly missed us but the cold din not. it’s about 12 degrees here right now. i have a new idea for raised beds in horse troughs so i am finally ready for winter to leave!
Your pics are beautiful!! You sure had me fooled….I thought for sure they were black and whites!
As a fellow Illinoisian, I now proclaim “WINTER OVER”!
Have a great day, Celi 🙂
My vote for the coming birth will be March 15th, 16th or 17th. If Daisy is now looking slim, that means the calf is moving into position, front feet first, then head, followed by the rest of the body. Once a cow starts ‘springing’ you have anywhere from two days to two weeks. What a pain. So since you have not seen any signs in ‘that area’, I’m thinking my 15-17 dates will be off.
I’ll still stick with my dates of the 15-17th…just to be part of the fun.
Linda
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♬♬♬ Happy Saint Patrick’s Day ♬♬♬
Just a little while longer, Celi. Don’t let the terrible snow get you down now that you are so close to the warm and balmy. We had a few days of false spring, like every year; just enough to yearn for the warm days and then the cold came back. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the farmy fellowship. Anxiously waiting for Daisy and her beautiful calf. Hugs for Sheila, Ton , Marcel the Happy and Boo, and of course Marmalade….whom we have not seen for quite awhile, btw. Put me down for a T shirt, too.
Wow, C. those photographs are amazing. That first one looks like a sketch. They’re beautiful and captured the chill so effectively that I shivered looking at them. Winter be gone!! because I said so! Daisy will wait, she’s a good girl!
Amazing photos but we won, t talk about them.. come on Daisy, we are all waiting for you…lots and lots of ladies in waiting..and gentlmen too
according to an old merck veterinary manual, the gestation time for an ayrshire is 279 days, and herford is 285 days
Darn. I do/did want a calendar. Just didn’t jump in there fast enough. Poo. Next round. I’m in, OK? Your photos, no matter how mad you are at being able to take them, are BEAUTIFUL. Just stunning. Amazing. Cold creeps out of them into my house. I’m betting Daisy will go with the moon. MOOn. It’s a cow kinda word.