We have sun. A sea change. A striking change. A sun change ” … into something rich and strange.” A sunny day. Not a warm day particularly. But after such a gray and dark winter – the appearance of sun leaves us gasping with delight.
“a profound or notable transformation”. We are all affected by the sun. And this morning has dawned clear and full of birdsong. The light is glorious. I cannot wait to get out and into today.
John completed the first prototype summer water fountains for the pigs though I know that is too early to hang these with it going down to 20 something last night. But I am in getting ready for spring prep mode and that cannot be walked backwards. It is a impatient state of mind that will not entertain defeat.
I drew the design for these on a piece of paper after seeing them in a friends barn. Then I set Our John free in the plumbing aisle. The inside water nipples are attached to buckets with a hose. I hang the bucket high on a pole. Then refill the bucket.
It stops the naughty pigs from unending all their water over the barn floor and ensures a steady stream. Often it is hours before I realise their water has been spilled. John will make one for Molly and Sheila today. And one more for the new piglets who I will be buying next month. Then we will be set until early summer when they go back out into their fields.
Now, I am not going to chat longer as that sun beckons. It is 29F at the time of writing and I have no-where to go but here. On with my woolies and out into the sun I go.
I hope you have a good day.
Love celi
WEATHER: Abundant Sunshine. Love those words.
Monday 02/26 0% / 0 in
Abundant sunshine. High 53F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night 02/26 0% / 0 in
A clear sky. Low 36F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Sun
6:31 am 5:40 pm
Moon
Waxing Gibbous, 84% visible 2:02 pm 4:00 am
The Kitchen's Garden 
53 responses to “A SEA CHANGE”
I SOOOOOOOOOOOO understand that feeling…for like you, I adore the sun!
it is beautiful today – really lovely
Good…it’s time!
Pigs look fascinating to me; I hope they are as curious as your photos make them seem to be.
They are – the water spout was in there only about 30 minutes before they had found that it contained water – I guess curiosity is essential after all
J > Piggy water : a clever idea, and a triumph of teamwork, too!
JOhn has a knack for this kind of thing – and it is working really well so far
a sunshine.. it warms the soul as much as it does the skin 🙂 love the piggy water system.. outstanding idea.. love piggies do love to spill the water and then at check.. no drinking water..
Exactly and if they spill it the moment you go around the corner it can be hours before I am back .. lets hope this works
I feel the seasons changing too, as much as you are looking forward to warmer months, I’m looking forward to cooler and a respite from humidity that has delivered little rain. I’ve always loved the words of Ecclesiastes… “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…”
yes and here we go again looking forward to the changes
It’s not a lifestyle I would cherish, but those pigs do have a wicked glint in their eyes. 🙂 🙂 Many thanks for your visit.
HUllo Jo and welcome – certainly a far fetch from your beautiful wanderings.. I did enjoy your blog this morning
Thanks a lot for your visit 🙂 🙂
Sheila! What a beautiful picture that captures the look in her eyes. My! I LOVE it!
That is Molly – Sheila is not much of a jumper.. she is too long i think
Hang onto and give your John a big hug. My John was always a great at inventing helpful things. Sadly I finished making final funeral arrangements for him today. He died, quietly and peacefully on Saturday, damn the cancer.
Sherry I read this very early this morning (my time) and thought I had dreamt it 🙂 So sad for your loss, wishing you strength in this sad and difficult time xx Laura
Thank you, it is still seeming unreal.
Oh NO, darling – I knew he had been in and out of hospital but did not realise he had reached a critical stage. I am so sorry. Poor you – what a time you have ahead of you. I am glad he was peaceful in the end and that you were with him. Keep writing to us and letting us know how you are. The Fellowship is right behind you during this most difficult time.. so sorry.. cecilia
I was in it yesterday. Every beam I could soak in was mine. Today, it was through the windows of an office building, a car, and then the fleeting sideways beams of twilight in the backyard where I saw the potato sprouts (finally, to my impatient self) poking through.
A great water idea! Lovely pig shots too Celi … 🙂