HEY----------WHERE DID ALL THAT WATER COME FROM?????

Three feet high and risin!' Remember all that rain I was talking about? Peonys on the ground, etc. WELLLLLLLLLLL----it really made the water raise!! Water over the road between us and the neighbors. Their beautiful Bass Pond is all over the valley!!! We feel very fortunate that nothing (but ducks) got wet here. I witnessed several houses that had to be evacuated.

These Muscovy Ducks and Pilgrim Geese sat on the canal bank all day watching the water. I finally had to take a picture of them 'wondering where all that water came from'! The edge of the water is about a foot from coming into our pasture/yard, but today, has receded. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain again, so there may be a different picture!!! Never ever seen that much water in the canal!!! The ducks and geese are just having a 'grand ole time!!!'

Better go dust off my wading boots------WAIT--------I've been wearing them for the past 3 months, they are pretty shiny/wet already!!!XOXOXOXOXOgmasu...

PEEONEEEEEZ!!!

See it has been since May 25th that I have last blogged!!! OMG!!! How time is flying by! That's been, like, ELEVEN days!!! Lots, for sure, has happened. The wind did quit blowing every single minute of every single day---but---then the RAINS CAME!!! Still getting lots and lots of rain, everything is nice and green but the rivers are flooding around the area. So, may the rain stop!!! Hence---the peeoneeeeez----usually the wind blows all the Peony flowers away, this year, the Peonies where literally laying on the ground because of the rain. SOOOOOOOOOO---what the heck---I just went out and cut the ones that where laying on the ground and got a couple of beautiful bouquets in the house. Very nice!!!

Memorial Weekend has come and gone. Thank you---Fallen American Heros for fighting for my Freedom so that I may have this opportunity to do this blogging thing and let you all know how wonderful my life is!!! My thoughts, prayers and appreciation to all of you in uniform!!!

A graduation took place on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. #1 grandson graduated from high school. Wasn't that long ago that he was a 'roly poly,' sorry 'V,' but kind of a 'cry baby' BABY!!! Now he is all grown up, very handsome, very mature and has his own wonderful life ahead of him!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I wanted to smother you with hugs and kissis at your graduation party, but didn't want to embarass you in front of your friends. Gpa said I should have done it anyway, so watch out 'V' the next time I see you!!! You make me proud!!! Wonderful graduation party, great to see everyone, friends and relatives!!!

Another batch of Muscovies have hatched today! Mommy just brought them out for the GRAND TOUR (where to find the feed)!!! They are too much fun!!! EVERY DAY IS FUN!!!XOXOXgmasu...

IT'S TWINKLE LITE SEASON!!!

YES!!!! TWINKLE LITE SEASON is upon us!!! Absolutely can NOT get through an evening without 'TWINKLE LITES' somewhere around the property! They don't even need to be placed 'perfectly' preferabaly NOT-----they just need to be there and 'twinkle' cause when you gaze upon 'twinkle lites' they bring a smile on your face and make everything SHINE!!!

Busy day---Java Chix got moved to the Big Chix. Coop', they will learn to adjust, baby ducks, also, got moved to the Big World of 'feathered friends.' The goat family got 'out and about' for 'romping & grazing'. (I shaved my legs!)---then put up the TWINKLE LITES!!! If you all have not done it yet----you need to put up 'twinkle lites' --- just string'em around, guaranteeeed to put a SMILE on your face!!!XOXOXOXOXOgmasu...

DINNER FOR TWO???

I know, I know, I know-----you are all getting so tired of the baby goat pics. SORRRREEEEE!!!
Just can't help it when I go to the goat barn and they are doing something sooooooooo cute and I just happen to carry a camera with me and CLICK CLICK CLICK!!! Please bare with me for a while longer--ok??? Hershey usually is the one that sits in the grain dish, Fancy decided to join him today with Honey and Erma looking on---maybe I should get a bigger grain dish and they could have a 4-some!!!

Sooooo cold, still WINDY, still harvesting from out of the greenhouse so this 'picture taking' is my entertainment for now!!!XOXOXOXOXgmasu...

GOOSE B GONE!!!

Remember the Blog about FATHER GOOSE/Cary Grant??? The goose that was very protective with the baby ducks??? Well--the Goose you see in this picture was totally the opposite!!! He tormented the baby ducks to the point of actually getting in a fight with Father Goose who was trying to protect the duck! Not only was he tormenting the baby ducks but-----he got a hold of my leg and BIT ME!!! Can you guess where he is now??? YEP----------in the freezer!!! So if anyone has any Roast Goose Recipes they want to share, just send them my way!!!

'Peace & Harmony' is what we strive for around here, this Goose was not willing to cooperate. Always feel bad with this particular end result but did not feel I could let him go to another family that may possibly have small children that he may harm---so this was kinda the 'end of the road' and the end of the road sometimes means the 'Gateway to the Oven'!!!

The Roosters you see in the picture behind him also caused 'major friction' around here with their hens and everyone else. No need to send me recipes for roast chicken, already know how to do that!!!XOXOXOXOXgmasu...

IT'S CATCH UP TIME!!!

WOW!!! It's been awhile and so much had happened that I must do some 'ketchingup.' I LOVE LOVE LOVE my guard dogs!!! Gpa gone 2 nights last week (why do things always happen when he is gone???) Dogs are barking like crazy, actually woke me up out of a deep sleep---went outside to see what was going on and saw a FOX trot(ting) down the road, squealling, caught his/her eyes in my flashlight!!! Watched it walk down the road then turn around and walk back towards me!! That's when I jumped up on the planter bed on the front porch and watched and listened to him/her screaming that shrill sound for an HOUR(ish). This went on from 2:40 am until 3:30 when I heard the shrill screaming in the distance, the dogs had settled and I felt safe and secure enough to go back to bed. Come on Gus and Gracee---jump up in the bed with me and keep me safe! They did!!!!!!!!Love my dawgs!XOXOXOXgmasu...

FAREWELL JOE!!! The most amazing thing happened---Joe went to a new home---not just any ole home---- but a KIDS PETTING ZOO!!! Is there any place in the whole wide world that would be a better home for Joe than a petting zoo??? This BEAUTIFUL goat who will just stand there and let you pet him FOREVER!!! We are so so happy for you, Joe!!!XOXOXOXOgmasu...

ASPARAGUS!!! OK you whiney babies who did NOT like the store bought asparagus last Christmas---your Mom & I canned pickled asparagus last Sunday---all day! There should be enough to get us through the holidays!!! A FUN day, 21 quarts!!! How about that??? Can't wait to give it the taste test!!!XOXOXOXOgmasu...

HORNS BE GONE!!! This will be it for the night---Those precious little baby goats---Hershey, Fancy, Honey and Erma---where 'disbudded' tonight (their little horn nubans BURNED off their heads) YEEEEEOOOWWWWWWW! Not something I can do, don't even have the equipment to do it, must be done when they are young. I choose to have my goats disbudded as having horns can cause problems, ie: getting them caught in something, breaking them off, butting and hurting someone, etc. etc. etc.! Not something I can do, but have the professionals come and take care of that evil chore! So--------that took place tonight. Thank Heaven they forget about the pain quickly and the smell of 'Burnt Hair' eventually goes away---(ever been to a branding??? kinda the same)!!! Poor babies, but their Mammas gave them lots of attention tonite!!!XOXOXOXgmasu...

OK------------Did I 'CATCHUP' with everything??? That's it for tonite!!!XOXOXOXgmasu...

WHERE HAVE THEY GONE???

This Mother has had 11 babies since she first hatched them April 30, --------------------------

Had another Mother Muscovy hatch out 10 babies on Sat. Today, I have been collecting that Muscovy Mommy's babies one by one that she has left behind. This morning that Mommy had 8 babies, I have collected 4 and cannot find the rest. Have been looking until it got dark, hoping they would be huddled up someplace. Hopefully, Mommy will find them tonite and all will be well in the morning.

The cheese turned out AWSOME!!! Will be making much more!

Think we may have decided on names for the baby goats---Hershey, Fancy (thank you, Reba), Erma (thank you K) and Honey!!! Sound ok???XOXOXOXOXgmasu...