We are not busy today. But we are! Our youngest is in class this morning, then I have a meeting with her teacher this afternoon right after lunch, then youngling…
Author: The Lord of The Manor
A Holiday Weekend
Today is the final day of Labor Day weekend. Summer as a school holiday is over. Next comes the real end of summer later this month, and autumn. It is…
Blending Birds
The chicken flock is back in with the Peafowl, in the proper egg coop, rather than the pen to the side of it. They have been where everyone could see…
Smoke: Many Summer Mornings
It is heartbreaking to know that the smoke that hangs over us is from places where forests and towns and homes are being destroyed. I know what it is like…
The First Day of School
The girls officially started school today, which interprets as, the younger one had an hour long class, and the older one helped me get her logged in on time and…
Sunday of Rest
Today was an easy day. I did not do any work at all. Nothing happened. Not one thing. I mean, I did my chores. I cannot leave the animals to…
Saturday Fun and Work
Today was somewhat restful. Our grandson was over last night, and had me awake at 5AM. That’s not an ideal Saturday morning wake up! But we hung out a bit…
We Are Out Of Eggs
We are out of eggs, but we have chickens. Can’t beat that! Remember the other day when I said I would take the deck off the mower and cut the…
We Slowed It Down Today
I got up and made breakfast for Missus; beans on toast, topped with fried eggs. It is a long way from her favorite Full Cooked English Breakfast, but it is…
Backhoe
My anonymous farmer buddy came by today with his backhoe and did a little digging for me. It was great to see him with that tool! I watched him work…