Nanette (my memory) made sure that I made our month in pictures for July. So here are my highlights and lowlights. I can’t believe how much we got through last month.
These cute little chicks
turned into these
and they have two more weeks to go.. yikes
Poppy and her Aunty Sheila just laid about enjoying this wonderful cool July. 
The rake broke (and was fixed again) and we still got the hay in.
And it was cut again yesterday. The calves continued to grow. I was told yesterday that this little guy is worth 2.30 a pound. Almost a thousand dollars offered for him. Naturally I said no.
Our Mama died surrounded by her girls. I miss Mama. But it was her time.
Marmalade got naughtier.
The Plonkers went to the abbatoir. 
Tima and Boo slept some more. Yesterday a man came to see Tima and after a search we found her with her head in a bag of chook food so once again she is on the diet chain and I have to talk to my people about returning the bags to the locked up feed area. That pig is Such a PIG!
The red rangers went to the freezers. Though they were a little small. Next year I will grow them for longer. 
We began to make the essential oils for the soap making.
Daisy had her unfortunate accident. Standing on her teat. Nasty. Nasty injury. It is healing. Slowly. We are going forwards more often that backwards now. Hopefully I can save the quarter so she can be a nurse cow next year. 
Aunty Del gets more beautiful every day. 
Wine and honey mead bottled.
Now that the plonkers are gone we have more milk for butter and cheese.
Skunk Dog.
Skunk pig. My favourite shot of Poppy so far.. this one is going in the Christmas Calendar. 
The rooster wars slowed down.
Old Dog slowed down too but still manages to keep up.
I hope you all have a lovely day. There was so much that happened last month that I did not capture. I wonder what will happen now! Now that it is August.
Your friend on the farm
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
41 responses to “A month in Pictures”
C, I know I have said it before but I start my day with this blog and I love it. I love the animals and the adventures and your sunny and practical manner. Thank you for this gift everyday.
maggie
That picture of Aunti Dell is just amazing. Should be in the next calendar, I think. She is just perfect! Can’t believe how much you (and us) have been through last month. Love the picture of Mama, too. Ah…..that Tima! Maybe she is smarter than her humans, ha ha ha.
Wow! What a busy month! Great to look back and reflect on all that has happened! On into August then! 🙂
Loving your captures 🙂 Happy Weekend on the Farmy!
Wonderful pictures, wonderful blog. Thank you
All your creatures have heaps of personality, and would make excellent calendar pinups. Maybe a year of animals, starting with the very youngest in January, ending with Old Dog in December?
There you are kate.. we are not short of choices for the next calendar.. Old Dog in December sounds lovely doesn’t it.. c
It does… Even after 10 years, the seasons are the wrong way round for me. I grew up with the poem that starts: January brings the snow / Makes our feet and fingers glow… Nowadays it should be: January brings the heat / Makes airconditioning a treat!
I know, I am backwards here too!!
Lovely, lovely post. So much happens in a month on the farmy.. xx
Thank you for all the ‘lovelies’ and ‘memorables’ . . . . but my quiet favourite is that of the Old Dog: a quiet hug and rub and a ‘talk’ for just us two for a minute or so . . . 🙂 !
He is laid down on the verandah, with his poor old legs stuck out in front of him, drinking his warm raw milk and aspirin. If i place it right in front of him, between his legs and under his chin when he is laid down he will drink it..funny old fella.. c
. . . you have just made me feel a tear on my cheek . . . . so much love in his final chapter . . . . hugs Celi . . . .
ni ni mama eha
ni-ni darling . . . .
What a busy month!
Love your month in review. So nice to see everything so green and lush. I cannot believe how much those chicks have grown! Mr Pink is just about lost in a sea of white feathers. Glad you got the hay in. We’ve got some storms heading our way from the Northwest and they should be here in an hour or so. No market for me tomorrow. I’ve got to get the car back to the shop. Don’t ask. 😦
ni-ni John – [oops . . . .! ] Fingers crossed about the car of course . . . .
g’night, Eha. I’ll know better tomorrow about the car. ((sigh))
ni-ni!!!
Quite the eventful month!!
What a fabulous month! So nice to have a review through your pictures.
So sorry I haven’t replied much the last days, Celi. I’m still playing catch-up from our trip… and oh, the tomatoes I’m drowning in the last two weeks! This post was a lovely recap of the month. I rather like the trip down memory lane. It helps us to realize and appreciate that our lives are filled with bounty all around.
I miss Mama too. She is one of those unforgettable friends we carry with us always…
I LOVE that wild pictograph shadow made by the hayrake!