You remember that my Dad always said that “where there is light there is a photograph.”
Godot says, where there is light there is warmth. And whenever I turn the big overhead light on in the barn – within minutes Godot is perched under it.
Tui had a turn too.
I did not have my lens hood on so Tui has a halo. Ah well.
This is why I think that Queenie Wineti is pregnant. (Other than the fact that she was seen having wild jiggy jig with Psycho Sid on November 25.) She only ever lies on her side like this when she is preggers. And if so she is only a little over a month pregnant. So who knows.
This is taken from the porch. This image also points out how overweight this cow is. I think it is possible that she had a hard time getting pregnant because of her weight. Next year I am going to have to stand her in the yards for half the day.. my fields are too good for this cow. The only time in her life she had grain was when she was visiting Psycho Sid the Bull. But she is back on her maintanence rations now. I wish I had a hilly farm so she could get a bit more exercise. That is a Round Cow. I hate it when they lie like that.. they look so… well .. dead.
Are you pregnant Queenie Wineti? Hope so.
Good morning, says Sheila.
I called the people at Port-a Hut again today and this time I got the boss and he put me in touch with a fellow in Indianapolis who has two little farrowing/calf huts for sale. So, on Friday, very early, we will hook our woefully inadequate trailer to my mother-in-laws Jeep, stow Camera house in my bag and go on a road trip to collect them. How I long for a rugged hard working farm ute (we call the pick-up truck a Ute in NZ) that I can load up and that can PULL things. (In fact you can stack these huts on the bed of a pick-up truck.) My white Ute is so past its use-by date and has so many problems I am not allowed to drive it further than I can walk home (which is pretty far actually). Ah well. We are saving. All things come to those who wait they say but it is a lie. If you want something to happen you have to MAKE it happen. But first we save. I am a good saver. Then I make it happen.
The sheep will use the new huts as shelter for the winter and in the late spring Poppy will use one for her piglets (fingers crossed as she is not bred yet – I need to wait until she is a year old) .. and Sheila will have another so she can camp out under the trees and la la about for the summer.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farm,
celi
PS. I am (listening to) reading a book called All The Light We Cannot See – Anthony Doerr. It is exceptional. I have bought a copy to take across the sea to my daughter. That good.
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36 responses to “Light”
I have a 1978 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup that I can use on the farm. It only has 120,000 miles and it runs very well, but it’s so old things fall off it or break, so I can’t even take it to the feed store 10 miles away. I can’t walk as far as you can. I use my RAV4 for everything except hauling hay, and would love to have a “Ute” too. It just sounds tough. In the meantime, thank God for Toyota.
I just need something that can pull the stock trailer and take my chickens in for processing. and that i can put the pigs in the back of when we go to the vet. My little old pick up is too weak.. And my poor wee VW is so long suffering. c
That first picture in the post is totally amazing. The textures, the little turquoise, the shadows and light contrast. Looks perfect.
While you’re saving, keep an eye out for a used Toyota 4Runner? Real workhorses and run forever. Very sturdy (The ancient on we gave my daughter is been hit broadside by 150 speeding pickup, shoved against a freeway embankment, and held together. Frame not even bent. She wants a new car and is saving for one…but even she will be slow to let go of such a dependable, carry anything and not worry, safe car…may keep it for those hiking trips and dog transport.
Planning to investigate that book…if Ci’s buying it, that’s quite a recommendation
MORE FOG here….will the sun never return…oh, OK you can keep it until you leave for your trip.
Yes, indeed, it looks like Queenie needs a ‘slim down’ plan and quick!!! One of our precious goats, Betty Boop, born last spring, has been fat since she was four months old, and we have been trying for the past few months to slim her down. She was bred this month and our Goat Lady is encouraging us to tighten up the ‘slim down’ plan so that the birthing is not difficult. So, we are on a mission! 🙂 I’ve heard ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ is fabulous, and my Sweet Sis sent me the book for Xmas, so I’m excited about starting it! Also excited about the upcoming trip with you to New Zealand!!!!! xo
I’m not sure ” little” as in hut and Sheila quite go together. Love Queenie lying down, that’s a big tummy sticking up there, no wonder she wants to get off her feet. New year’s eve here…..as always this time of year, hot and humid with rumbly thunder and lightening around. I wish all the Farmy a wonderful 2015, may all good things come to you.
I think my heart would stop everytime I saw her lie down like that until I got used to it! I’d be looking for the chest to go up and down just in case. 🙂
I know EXACTLY what you are saying!
Hey Celi .. My sheep lie like that from time to time .. And look very unwell when they do. They also need to go on diets. 🙂
I am not sure i can feed my animals any less, and yet they still remain quite robust. Something in the air. c
I think Queen just has a wee case of morning sickness. I looked like that when I was pregnant. 😉 The huts sound like an excellent idea.
Busy and colourful as ever, Celi! The farmy waits for no woman, it seems, but how lovely it is to see you all again. Do you have a break at Christmas and New year? I hope so: may 2015 be full of those small happinesses you see so expert at cultivating, out there on the plains.
I talked to the animals about the possibility of a break on new years but they laughed in a horrified fashion! Surely you jest miss c .. ,kind of thing.. But in 15 days i go to NZ, so that will be a break!.. c
I’ve tried to convince my animals ‘brunch’ would be good. Especially when I was working full time and wanted to sleep in a bit on the weekends. They never bought into it.
Thank you for the book rec.,always looking for good ones! I can’t tell you how often I’ve hiked out to pasture because one of the horses looked dead, we had a mare who wouldn’t move even if you drove the tractor right next to her. Drove me nuts. It got to the point we’d look out the window and comment ‘Chicaro’s dead again’. I can’t imagine functioning without our pick-em-up truck. Of course when you have one you’re on the list of everyone who doesn’t and needs something hauled!
I know.. I feel bad..but I do have that list!!..
I kindled the book and am up to page 42.
Loving it.
Thank you Celi.
Happy New Year to you and all yours.
XO
Happy New Year…I hope 2015 is kind to you.
I just got the book as well! I have to start it this week. Sounds like a winner. Happy New Year to you and your critters!
Beautiful light!