Say Hello To My Little Friend

Don't you just want to pet this furry little sweet thing???  I can not believe how much fur is on one tiny little creature and still be able to lift off.  I also had to giggle because this sweet one and I have something in common crinkly dry wings.  Yep more cream is needed by both of us.  So trusting it was as I carried it out in the tongs and placed it gently on the deck ledge.  It look at me as if to say "All I wanted was to stay in where it was cool and quite.  Wished I could but it is not welcomed in the house and has much work to be done outside eating all the tiny bugs that seem bent on biting us to pieces.  I know it will have much to eat and I am sure it's friends are wondering where it went off too.  Bye for now furry friend.  I think I am having to make another "Bat Wings" batt here soon.

Look at what sweet blooms are happening on my eggplants.  It just tickles me to see the promise of something tasty to eat.

Look at this tiny eggplant - what a treasure.  I talk to the plants everyday and gave such praise for working so hard through this horrible heat to stand upright and even produce tiny fruit.  I am so excited for them and for me...

Grace is Camping

Nothing like a camping trip in your own backyard.  With my new spiffy camp stove I was able to cook just a few things in the short amount of time that we where without power.  Most of all Sheri did not have to go through coffee withdraw and could have hot cup of tea when the temp outside climbed in the high 90's... For me I was thrilled to have grilled Veal Bock Wurst and herb Couscous for dinner.... I LOVE CAMPING so this was in my mind an adventure even if it was a pain to be without power and pumps... I worried for all the food I had put into the freezesr and the fact that we lost power less then a week before but I had faith that all would happen in the right time - besides I can't control those things.  So now with camp stove in my position I am thinking of new meals to make the next time we have need of it.  Plan Ahead I Always Say.....

They call it "The Widow Maker"

 

There are three tress in a cluster that snapped about half way down and dropped their HUGE tops to the ground.  The bigger issue is that one tree snapped about 1/4 they way down  but got caught in several other trees - that is the "Widow Maker". Yep more scary issues to deal with because this "Widow Maker is also looming over the driveway.  Now today when I had to walk under it several times I listened closely to make sure nothing was creaking and I admit walked a bit fast to clear it.  Next thing I kept thinking if it is called a "Widow Maker" what do we call it if we are already a Widow??? 

Even the Mighty MUST Bend

 

This mighty guy I walked past twice a day since I got here - I said good morning and good afternoon each day.  He stood post outside the gate watching over us and gave me strength when hauling big wagons of trash to the dumpster.  Now the poor soul broken in the storm and his time at his post has come to an end.  He will bring warmth to a neighbor during the cold winter but I will miss him even thou we only knew each other for such a short time.  Fond Farewell....

How Low Can It Go?

Honest I was not drunk whe taking this shot - the tree is that bent over and must be taken down before it does a ton of damage to fence lines, animals or even me taking care of the sheep.  /Scary!

This tree is really leaning over that much - Yickes!!!

Wonder WHAT I have been up to for the past 48 hours???

We got hit with another storm this time it took out many trees which one took out the fence line, outdoor water lines and is just a big pain to now figure out how to get it to go away and start rebuilding fence lines and recreating water lines.  We had again no power for over 48 hours, no water pumps and tons of heat.  But this time I had the jugged water I purchased and we had a smooth process to go through with a camp stove, propane canisters and tons of skeining for me to do.  So now I go on the hunt to find a battery source for my portable DVD players and brighter camp lamp so I can see my work and some new books and music on CD.  Any suggestions?