2011 - Day Two Hundred Twenty Five; Saturday...

Well now, isn't this exciting. We had a cold front move through today...okay not really, we just had clouds hanging around all day and we did not break 100 degrees for the first time in 27 days. We only made it up to 97 degrees today, which has been the average 9 PM temperature for the last couple weeks, so it was a nice day overall. BUT, the temperatures are supposed to be back up over 100 starting again tomorrow, and that is what it says for the entire seven day forecast.

SO, I took advantage of the cooler climes and got quite a bit of work done around the house today. I fed the bees, fed the cattle, took a fresh bale of hay out to the cattle, watered plants and pulled weeds. Then I watered the foundation of the house with soaker hoses (trying to keep the slab from failing) and did a few other odd jobs. All in all a pretty good day.

We received a BEE package (singular) in the mail this week, but it was ONE BIG BEE to say the least. It is an imported bee (at least from Mississippi) but we are not sure of the country of origin. Our friends Carolyn and Joe Mac sent us this lovely one, who now has permanent residence at the entry of the house. BEAUTIFUL.

Well, I have to tell you, this poor chicken (remember the brooder?) has lost all but one of her tail feathers, and I tried to pull that one out but it is stuck in pretty well. I have to tell you she looks pretty pitiful running around with only one tail feather. Bless her heart...

BUT, so far so god. The little chicks have survived their first full day of being able to roam the property on their own. So far no serious pecking from the big girls, and none of them have been the victims of hawks, cats, coyotes or owls. All in all a pretty darned good day.

Deeds, Actions, Changes, QUEEN BEES, Kindnesses, Whirled Peas, FUN!