• May. 6, 2008
Our Day
I mentioned that Hurley ran through the electric fence in one of the pastures the other day, but now it's fixed and the critters can enjoy some fresh grass.
We decided it would be a good idea to use some electrified white ropey stuff (technical terms) to make the repair so that the animals can see the fencing better and hopefully not think they can run through it.
We ended up replacing 2 sections and you can really tell how much easier it is to see it, as opposed to the regular wire.
When we first put up the electric fence, I was a little worried that the boys would touch it at some point. When I told farmer husband my concern, he said "Well, they'll only do it once." LOL So true.....
After school was finished for the day, we all had some tasks to attend to:
I got some bread going,
Middle boy jumped on the lawnmower - we can barely keep up with the grass this time of year. (I often wish we had less lawn and more pasture so the critters could do the mowing)
Farmer husband is planting the fields around our house today - started early this morning and hoping to get it done before the rains come tonight.
Oldest boy (with some "help" from youngest boy) is giving spring haircuts:
The sheep really don't like standing still on the stand for this, but other than that it doesn't bother them any more than you and I getting a haircut, and it certainly helps them keep much cooler.
Maybe if I'm lucky I'll get to spend a little time here before it's time to leave for baseball practice,
And I'd like to work on this: a hedgerow sock in Dream in Color Smooshy.
This yarn is amazing to work with, and it even smells good!
Hope you're having a great day!
ps. I've posted these pictures here in the past, but Max, Abe, and Doodle all made it to Cute Overload yesterday.
Comments
• May. 6, 2008
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Posted by Danielle
Mmmmm, fresh baking bread, newly mowed grass, a nice comfy spot on the porch with some beautiful "smooshy" blue yarn that even smells good too--sounds like a great day! And I have to chuckle at Farmerhusbands response to the boys touching the electric fence, how true ;) Once would be enough for anyone!
• May. 6, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
I feel like a loser after reading your post because i baked bread today too, but only one loaf! You have a counter full!
I am wondering if that wool is going to become yarn? Have you ever made your own?
Randi
• May. 7, 2008
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Posted by woolwinder
The bread looks so good! How long do that many loaves last around your house?
• May. 7, 2008
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Posted by Thimbleanna
It looks like you've had the perfect day! The bread looks awesome -- that's something I haven't done in years and I'd really like to get back to it. Can't you just turn the goats and sheep loose on the grass? Mother Nature's John Deere! LOVE the socks and the pretty blue color! And Congrats on the Cute Overload appearance -- they're definitely CUTE!!!
• May. 7, 2008
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Posted by June
That little trick with the fence is a good idea and I hope it helps. Just looking at your beautiful bread makes my mouth water. And the yarn for your socks? Exquisite!
• May. 7, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
Oh, boy does your bread look yummy! So many loaves...do you freeze it or does it get eaten too fast for that? Your smooshy yarn is beautiful...love the color :)
happy knitting on your beautiful porch!
hakucho
• May. 7, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
Looks like there is always something going on around your place!! I would really like a slice of that bread, please. Toasted with peanut butter on it. MMMMmmmm. We're getting ready to start shearing llamas as well. Wish I could stop by for some knitting time on your front porch. It looks very inviting!
janice
• May. 7, 2008
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Posted by Kelli
It looks like busy times on your farm! I hope you get a chance to relax on your beautiful porch!
~Kelli
www.kellishouse.blogspot.com
• May. 8, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
Loving the pictures of the haircut and that bread - oh boy that looks deeeelish. And not just one loaf but several. How long does that last? That yarn is so pretty and yummy looking - it will make great socks.
Hugs - Karen-yellowfarmhouse
