Egoli my old moggy always walks up the hay escalator (I call it the Clatter Box), when he wants to get from the bottom of the barn up to the loft in the top. He is an old cat. He prefers to walk rather than jump- if there is an option. The Clatter box is a highway of sorts, all the cats and many of the birds walk up it.
Yesterday the sun was so fine that the peahens took over the clatter box and SAT on it, lit by the warm sun, and they were not budging. This is not in the rules. But poor Egoli was stalled at the bottom of the Clatter Box. Peafowl have very sharp beaks.
There is a pecking order in the barn and apparently Egoli is not at the top of it!
While Tane roamed the fields Tima helped me clean out the Stock Trailer.
She takes her work very seriously.
Poppy is on lock down again. She is coming into heat and we do not want her hightailing it across the fields to find Manu while I am away. (I leave for Canada for a long weekend tomorrow). There will be pictures. You are coming with me!
Anyway in three weeks Poppy will be riding in the stock trailer to the West Barn. Where her beau awaits. She will be travelling too!
I hope you have a lovely day.
Love celi
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30 responses to “Stalled Clatter Box”
Poor Egoli 🙂
Up and down, here and there, it’s all go on the Farmy.
Have a lovely trip.
love,
ViV xox
Poor Egoli kitty. Go safely on your journeys C. Looking forward to sharing in the pictures.
🙂 Mandy xoxo
that is no way to treat a Zulu chieftan, but that sure looks like he would have had to run the gauntlet 🙂 Get yourself packed and onto that plane and then order a large glass of bubbly and sing Happy Birthday (quietly, or not) to yourself. Wishing you many, many more happy, healthy returns. Love, love Laura
AH-HAH! Answer to a question I was just thinking of asking! Many happy returns, Celi. I’m so happy you were born. Lots and lots of love, Gayle
Really looking forward to your photos of Canada. Everyone needs a change of scenery from time to time. 🙂 >
Have a lovely trip. It looks like nice weather from what I can tell!
Poor Poppy and Egoli. Life has it’s rough spots for all. Wishing you a wonderfilled trip. With no hitches. 🙂
Can’t wait to take a bit of a travel with you Celi!!! And to see the rescue dogs and beautiful Canada!!! Trips are always such fun!!! Kick up your heels and have a fabulous time!!! xo
Have a wonderful trip.
Have a wonderful trip. Can’t wait to see the photos 😊
Happy safe travels my friend. Can’t wait to read about it and see pictures. XOXO – Bacon
I love the expression ‘hightailing’! In this case, it conjures visions of Poppy galloping across the fields with her curly tail held suggestively aloft to give Manu ideas. Travel safely, arrive in good health, have wonderful experiences, and come home when it’s time… xxx
Ohhh, someone suggested your birthday! Well, the very best of wishes to you! As someone who has come into my life through your blog and who I am so very grateful for ‘our’ daily chats, it seems unlikely but I feel we have become fast friends! Have a safe trip and thank you for taking us with you!
Ditto. Love, Gayle
Oh, my goodness! Egoli at the bottom of the pecking order! That is a wonderful photo!
Lovely photos, Egoli’s face and body language is so expressive. Happy travels and best wishes for the day 🙂