... not much really happening on our lovely MO homestead. Yeah, it's been NON August-like for about a week now. Meaning that the highs are only getting into the 70s and low 80s (as opposed to high 90s low 100s), with the occasional day in the low 90s (those are all Fahrenheit, btw :). Besides those typically "fall" temps, it just feels like fall, not summer. Then again, it's been this way for a while. We only had about a week or two of "spring" before the daytime highs were getting into the 100s. Those lasted about a month or so before this fall-like weather we're currently experiencing set in. Ironically, we were able to get the swimming pool opened up earlier than usual this year (June) because of our too-distant friend's 'cleaning' advice (bleach and white vinegar). Our DD and I have swam in it a few times each, mostly by ourselves, except I think there was one time we actually swam together. Our DS (12-13) hasn't only been once. We're guessing he has just gone deeply into 'modest' mode for some reason (puberty, probably).
Chickens (25-ish) have decided that we no longer need a consistent supply of eggs, so they lay 0-2 eggs every other day or two. So we've been getting them front a friend up the road. Which shouldn't be a big deal because 1) I'm not a big egg-eater anyway (DW is though, so it kind of is, 2) Because of my MS I really shouldn't eat baked goods that contain wheat and/or gluten anyway (but I do some times). I'm also not supposed to have caffeine, but for the last several months I've indulged in 1 or 2 pots of coffee a day (2 pots is a rarity, and upsets my tummy). But, I have been good in that I did quit smoking and have been a non/ex smoker for approximately a month now (stopped July 23rd, 2008). Caffeine, hard candy, and McDonalds are my only 'bad' crutches right now. WAS contemplating quitting the coffee after my current supply ran out (which was today), but have just decided it's 'okay' to have one vice. *mischievous grin*
We had a hen hatch-out 4 chicks about 6-7 weeks ago. A couple of days ago she went missing, leaving her 4 chicks to fend for themselves. It was kind of fate though. Before her chickens were born, we found her nest behind the chicken tractor, under some grass/brush when it was just POURING rain one late afternoon. Got her and her then 7 eggs into a broody pen at that time. And now, as of last night, there are only 2 babies left.
Emberfae never did come home, so we're housing only 9 cats which will be dropping to 6 at the beginning of Sept. when we take 3 more to the Lebanon Human Shelter.
We're hoping to be moved by this winter so we don't need to cut down trees and split wood for another season of heating with wood. Actually, IF we're still here, we're thinking strongly about finding a way to get one of those 'radiant-heat boxes' You know, the ones that cost around 3-400 dollars? Like the ones below: Oh daddy dearest??? *puppy-dog eyes*
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