Saturday, February 25, 2012

Crap on a Cracker Batman!!!

I swear some day's my life is worse then a bad graphic novel (comic book) from the 70's...

Who writes this crap?? The universe sure loves to put this gal through the wringer.

Here is how my life went this morning.

I got dressed to do the chores this morning after another night of horrible winds and blowing snow. I looked over the newly arranged snow drifts and planned how to get through the big gate that now has two feet of snow pushed in front of it. Got through that and on to the hen house. Opened the door to scared hens - they hate wind too. After feeding them I had to climb through a newly formed drift to get to the small barn where I put the sleds inside because I knew they would be somewhere like Fort Collins in the morning. Yep, I struggled through the thigh high snow and to the barn saying a few words that we will not type here. Just as I touched the metal latch to pull back to open the door I heard a weird sound. Not really paying attention I opened the door and a large red fox bolted out the door towards me. I gave out my Girly scream (it is a Super Power of mine) and fell back into the huge drift. As I struggled to get to my feet he made a B line for my hens. I jumped to my feet and was waving my arms while screaming at the top of my lungs. Without thinking I tried to run toward my now frantic hens as that dam fox was trying to leap through the snow to grab one in his mouth. I did my best impression of a super hero leaping by bounds in the quick sand snow. Just as he almost grab one of my littlest hens she flew in the air and right into my face. The fox leaped toward her and instead we banged bodies as I grabbed my hen like a football and tucked her under my arm and rolled face first into another drift. Just then out of thin air my crime fighting partner came to my aid. Llama Boy came charging through the deep snow screaming at the top of his lungs (His Super Power) and the fox must have jumped a good 5 feet into the sky. In a blink of an eye llama was chasing him towards the forest for all he was worth.. Meanwhile, I fought to get to an upright position while holding my hen with a death grip. I checked her all over to make sure the big bad fox had not grazed her fragile thin skin. I released her into the coop and tried to calm them all down with my magical soft voice. Not an easy task as I was still trembling from all the excitement.

Once I got the coop quite I stepped out and there was Llama Boy waiting for me. As I took a step and pain shot down my whole right side I realized I had really wrenched my right hip - Holly Crackers it Really Hurts. I thought my super hero tights would have protected me from such mundane injury. You never see Robin limping?? Wonder Women can bounce bullets off her bracelets so what happened to me?? Oh Yeah - I decided to not wear my tights and I left my cap on the back of the chair in the shop today because of the wind - thought I might become caught in a gate and strangle because of it - you never know it could happen. Memo to self always wear your cape...

So I got to do the morning chores with my heart beating just too fast for my pace, limping while pulling the heavy sleds of hay and my crime fighting buddy glued to my butt through every step required to complete the chores of the day. There was several moments that Llama Boy touched his nose to my face when I stopped because my leg felt like a bolt of lightening just went through it. His concern for my well being is his other Super Power.

When I came into the house and crumbled into the chair by the door I really could not believe the morning I just had - Wait Yes I Can !!! I wished that this was a freak event but just like all cheap comic book hero's their life may appear normal on the surface but without warning the evil drops into their lives and the poorly written drama begins.

As I sit now at the carding machine trying to return to that dull normal life I work so hard at I feel the presence of my hero watching over me and waiting for our next arch enemy to raise their evil head.. How come he doesn't have to wear tight??

15 comments:

Sheri said...

Boy oh boy - wonderwoman indeed! "Oh the fox went on on a chilly night, he prayed for the moon to give him light, he had many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o..." Bet he wished he'd stayed home! I hope that hip is okay, Super Grace(ful) - I know those dance steps well!!!! Give Llama Boy and extra hug from me - he deserves it.

Mimi Foxmorton said...

Hmm. I *do* so hate it when the Fox is bad............

IMMEDIATELY caught by your Batman title!

Looking forward to following here!
:)

HAve a better weekend!

Mimi FOXmorton
;)

Tombstone Livestock said...

Lucky you landed in a snow drift and not mud. Hope the fox stays away.

Love all your pictures with the llama outside your window looking in.

caprejan said...

What a day for you, you and Llama boy really are true heroes. I do hope that Sunday will not be so traumatic and peace will prevail over all. Hope the hip isnt too sore today.

Candy C. said...

YAY for Super Grace and her faithful sidekick Llama Boy!! I could actually picture "graphic novel" drawings in my head through your descriptions!!
I sure hope your hip is doing better today!

Jane @ Hard Work Homestead said...

What a super cute story. Not the part about you getting hurt, mind you, but how sweet Llama boy is. Especially the fact he is always at your window. And lets face it, do you want to be the one to have to put the tights on him? I think not ;)

Jaja said...

Never a dull moment! Wow!

Hope you feel better real quick :0)

Aprons and More said...

So glad everyone made it!! Hope you are doing better today!

Katy :)

larkspur funny farm said...

Thanks Sheri for the kind words. That fox is not on my good list.

larkspur funny farm said...

Mimi - welcome and great to have you hear. Hope you find it of some interest.. Normally I love the foxes that live here we have an understanding but this guy really got it ALL WRONG!! Luckly no harm just a lot of quicken heartbeat, screaming and one soar hip.

larkspur funny farm said...

Tombstone - I really had no idea my body could bend back that far - amazing what a fox in your face will get you to do. Llama Boy stayed real close for the weekend.

larkspur funny farm said...

Caprejan - I am standing and that is what I wish for each day. Will get through this like all the other adventures here at the farm. Sounds like you had a great weekend.

larkspur funny farm said...

Thanks Candy - standing and dealing. I was thinking what a great kids book that adventure would make - not sure what the moral would be but Llama boy is sticking very close to me this week

larkspur funny farm said...

Jane If it would help to protect this farm I am willing to try to put tights on Llama Boy but heck I am willing to try just about anything at least once.

larkspur funny farm said...

Hi Katy - Well sore does not begin to touch it but no time for crawling under the bed covers - work is always waiting. Hope life is grand in you neck of the woods..