I was taking a break from the farmy things and was sat on the couch doing Social Media things when I heard a commotion outside.
I looked up and found Poppy, my beautiful hereford piggie looking back at me through the screen door, of the porch. TonTon was right behind her muttering to himself. “I told her – I told her. There is a rule about pigs on the porch. No Pigs On The Porch – the rule says. Don’t think I didn’t tell her miss c but will she listen? O!h No!. Pigs will be Pigs, she said to me and ran up the steps. Ran! UP! The! Steps!
“Then back down the steps and back up again in case she missed something. This pig is trouble, miss c. I knew it from the moment I saw her. There she goes again. Up and down. Up and down. You had better bring Power of the Bucket out here and lead her back to her paddock. Bloody pig.” Mutter. Mutter .
“Just bite her on the arse”, says BooBoo. “Just a little nip to move her along. I’ll do it if you like. I am always in trouble anyway.”
“We can’t. “says Ton. “It is mean to bite pigs bottoms. They are just so .. I don’t know – obvious.. it doesn’t seem fair somehow”
Poppy was escorted by her entourage back to her paddock where she lay down to have a wee sleep with her friends. Can you see Manouchki the kitten?
How about now.
Poppy is Manouchki’s new playground. But when Poppy moves the kitten leaps clear. So now Poppy stays very still while her kitten explores. 
I hope you have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farmy
miss c
ps The proof for Letters for my Little Sister is due to arrive today. If it does not arrive my head may just blow right off my shoulders. I have to say I am beside myself with terror. Even though my co-pilot Melissa and I combed that manuscript for errors, I just know something will have got past and will show up in the printing. Too late now for those though. The type has been set – the Proof copy is for colours and formatting. Let’s hope it is all right and I can say GO.
There is a facebook page now just for this book, just for this period.
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47 responses to “Poppy’s Day Out”
Oh Poppy! She does like to pay people a visit doesn’t she!
I’ve noticed a young white peacock in your posts of late, Celi. Did I miss the post mentioning how he came to join the farmy? Have you named him yet?
Yes this is Godot, he came in the spring, but his friend carlos garcia got carried away my something nasty a while ago so he has been in the peackock palace with the peahens until he got a bit bigger. But I hate to keep them caged for too long so they are all out now.. c
I love the ‘voices of all your animals. Crowing Crone and Gerard took us out for lunch today – the last time we’ll see them before they set off for Canada and home. Joss and I are agreed that this is our very favourite blog, and that Celie and the Fellowship are the greatest.
This post made me smile. Thank you
Gave us a good laugh today, we really enjoyed Boo & Tons’ conversation. Kitten sure is a cutie.
Cecilia, I work with a very special little person who has enjoyed reading ( I should say my reading to him) about your little farmy! If I forget our reading time he reaches and grabs for my ipad so we can read. If he has an especially bad day I open up older posts to read. More is becomming his new favorite word! Thanks for sharing your days on the farmy!
Colleen
That is such a wonderful thing to hear Colleen. I love it when kids get a kick out of the farm days. Thank you for reading it to him.. c
I think you have a pig book in you. The dialogue is fantastic!
Of course….a porch pig!! You must be fair, Celi, if Tima is allowed to visit the porch, then Poppy must, too. Ya can’t play favorites, after all. Poppy and Manny….The vibes on your farm are so calm and nourishing that all the different species bask in in.
Now that .
would be a wonderful idea for earning a living…writing books for children about the farmy animals….If these tales keep us all enthralled jt imagine what children would do. talking animals via MissC
You made me laugh when I really needed it today 🙂
C! I fell of your email notification list; and seem unable to get you on my other list; i track you down; what a hole in my soul it leaves me – i get a definite boost by checking in every day! can you fix it on your end; or how do i connect by email notification again; the book will be okay;
this happens to me too.. just scroll down below the comments and unfollow, refresh then refollow – That usually works.. I have to do this periodically as well..
I think I’m back on; thanks; stay wonderful
What animal antics you have on the farmy! Fingers crossed for the book! There comes a time to let go, and that time is here.
shell shocked, that is how i feel.. it is an odd feeling, i did not want to look inside it initially.. c
I can’t believe your photos aren’t sharp enough for printing. Nope. Can’t. What would be so wonderful if you could create a series of books about life on self-sustaining farm. So 21st Century. And you have a plethora –a plethora! of wonderful stories to tell. Not to mention a boundless number. You go, girl!
There certainly is potential for that, lots of winter challenges!. c
Gosh there are so many things you could write about, one story alone could be just about the pig and the cat. Just great! So warm and fuzzy.
Happy Labor Day weekend!
Robin🐥
Wonderful post. So Poppy went visiting the porch and confused the dogs. You sure do have a series of excellent children’s books and I suspect the photos would print fine, if they’re clear and sharp on your blog (and they are) they should print the same way. It’s a bright spot in my day when I stop in to see your posts. Don’t worry about the book, it’ll be fine. All the best.