It was really hard to tell though as we got hit with the worst snowstorm in 20 years. On the way to town to pick up the grandkids I found a huge snowdrift around a corner at the top of a hill. It went clear across the road and was about 5 carlengths long. Thanks God - for cellphones and neighbors.
The cellphone enabled me to call AAA but the neighbor just happened to have a Bobcat. By the time he had me dug out of the drift he had icicles hanging from his mustache. Then he followed me home to make sure I got here. There are some really nice people in this neck of the woods. Pep and I stayed at home for a couple of days until the roads were cleared (even UPS couldn't get here) and planned our garden. Lots of peppers to keep us warm.
The "Cackle" catalog just came 2 days ago. Spring is on it's way.
But my chickens already knew that. They've been laying 12-13 eggs a day - in the midst of all the snow and REALLY COLD weather.
It's been really cold and gloomy here for almost a month but they knew it would get warm and sunny again. One of the things I love about having animals is that they're in touch with the earth cycles and what's really going on. I always felt better each evening after I gathered the eggs and made them cozy for the night. Warmer days are coming - it will be time to hatch babies soon.
Quiltwise, I've been working on blocks for the Mystery Quilt and, of course, I can't show you those. I want to get as much done as possible as everything comes to a halt when I get the new fabric line. I've also been working on drawing patterns so that when the next fabric ships I won't have quite so much to do. And of course, I can't show you that either.
I can show you one of them. I'll try to find time in the next week or two to do a blog on
the process. I just love the look and feel of them.
his hens as they scratch in the garden.
What a wonderful crew you have there! That's alot of eggs :-) These birds feed you and inspire you too...and we all benefit!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I had Pep build me my chicken house years ago when I quit working in Kansas City and became a fulltime "stay at home and work" person. My grandparents had chickens and I've always associated them with home and family. And my dad was a vet. They get to roam and scratch so the eggs they give are sooo much better than anything you can buy. We feed all of our kids and grandkids and there's a run on them when we have extra and Pep takes them to work. OK - I'll shut up about chickens now. :)
ReplyDeleteOops. I forgot to say, thanks for the very nice comment, Loris - and that's what I started the comment about. I do get carried away about my chickens. :)
ReplyDeleteToday I am not thinking spring, it is freezing and windy as heck.
ReplyDeleteLove the scrappy look of your flower, is that fabrics and rug punch? Never thought to try fabrics, I have done locker hooking with them, but with punch and hooking, I always use wool or yarns.
Debbie
I was just dreaming about my flower gardens the other day...it is a good time to plan! LOVE the seed catalogs, can't wait to dig in the dirt! Not today, it is snowing a bit in Lee's Summit. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteI love going through the seed catalogs! And since we are expecting an inch of ice tonight that may be all I do for the next day or so!
ReplyDeleteps...the chickens are great!
I have given your blog an award on my blog. I love your work! Karmen
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the flower Mini Rug. I have done the punchneedle with yarn but haven't seen it with strips. It's great. I would love a tutorial. I love your new Looking Back fabric line. Thanks!!
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