Friday Morning at the Funny Farm

This mornings sunrise shows how heavy the smoke was and is in the air.  I walked around doing the chores coughing as if I was a life long smoker.  I could not imagine what someone with poor lungs would be dealing with - I sneezed about a dozen times while trying to talk with someone on the phone last night and think I got brain damage from it...  Oh for those who said under their breath "She already has brain damage" Shame on you!!!

The morning was not the best - I had to put down one of my hens who was egg bound and could not release it - she also had other problems with her intestines so after loving her a bit we said our good byes...  So NOT the best beginning to my morning but that is part of what it means for have, care and love animals.

Hope you all have a good Friday - I am hoping for the computer guy, maybe some rain and that all will be safe for another day.

Another Stress Filled Day

Thought I would share he reason I love where I live - the day has been more then stressful but when this gal was just way too tired to even think or move I stepped outside and this is what was waiting for me.  So for just a little while I stood and just drank in the beauty that surrounds my farm.  With all the terror that we have gonet thru and still are going thru I gave thanks for the ability to look at the beauty that was being presented to me.  Now, it still smells like I am sitting in the middle of a camp fire and me without the fixings for Smores.  I have packed clothes, paperwork and jewelry just in case.  I worked on files and shredding paper work that is no longer needed.  I sat again with a bra on waiting for the dish guy who never showed up after promising he would be here today.  I did make the best bread today and home made Sloppy Joes which where delish.  With all going on in my world I have to remind myself to live in the moment because tomorrow is never promised to any of us.

I want to thank everyone again for keeping Colorado in their prayers and a special thank you to those who offered to come here and help. You love, kindness and friendship mean the world to me and my sweet one's.  You all give me strength to keep focused and to move in purpose. You are all in my heart.

Made it to Monday

Monday Morning and trying to stay up beat.  Long night of moving hoses, checking on animals and trying to rest.  Not much of that but we are safe and standing.  The fire to the East of me was put out with the skill of a small fire department and tons of volunteers.  So that leaves the other six fires in Colorado still going and growing.  It is heavy on my heart because I know what it means to have little time to pack up what you can and drive off the farm and pray with all your might that something will survive.  As I was laying on the couch last night I thought of those who have the other problem - too much rain and water.  If only all things could be smooth and even - so this morning I got showered, dressed, fed the sweet ones and gave THANKS that we made it thru one more night.

Stay safe everyone and wish me luck on the router coming and working this time.  I find it interesting the only two sites I am having trouble with on this new computer is Etsy and PayPal - you know the reasons why I laid out the money for a new one and high speed.  Send good thoughts that I can figure it out..

Fires, Heat and Techno Crap

Stress levels over the top here !!!

New fire south of me has the farm chocking in smoke and sitting in "What if's" and a headache that feels like my head will come apart in a million pieces... Late into the night I checked the reports, checked on the animals and working to get the new computer into my world of knowledge. Not an easy task seeing how limited that is...

My dog Sophia keep getting off lead and running wild around the farm and in the house so that was anything but fun - looks like a bull ran thru the house. Finally at 2 am got her to stay in the barn and calm down. The smoke and smell puts the animals in escape mode.

After another night of little sleep I made my breakfast and sat down to restart the computer to the large tasks at hand. I was on it for not more then 5 minutes and the screen went black.
Crap !!!! I sat there looking at the screen in panic. Yep, went there again. I took ten deep breaths and got a cup of coffee and the receipt - called the tech support line and started that process. I got a great helpful guy who walked me thru the steps to reboot everything and there was the problem fixed.... I told the guy this is not what I wanted in life - can't I just walk thru this smoothly with this new computer? He very kindly said "Miss, I am always here if you need me"
Nice to know but I really do not wish to have to do this again...

So the day did not start the way I had hoped but then I put it into context - my farm is not on fire and we are all safe for now. Really makes you remember what is important !!!!
BE SAFE TODAY

Riding High on High Speedy

It has been an interesting week. First hurtle was I got the truck fixed and I was off the farm for the first time since December 6th, Yes you read that right.

Second while out I had to purchase a new computer because my ancient tower was crapping out and shutting off at will. I held my breath everytime I was near it - Not a way to live. So with a new fangled lap top I came home to find out it could not speak Dial Up - Yes, stop rolling your eyes.

I spent two days on the phone with every possible provider in the world to see if where I live truly is the black hole. I was given one provider Hughes Net. which I again gathered myself and ordered an installation... In my usually way of dealing with things I baked thru the night, cleaned and was without the ability to sleep. Chores were done by 4:30 am and I awaited my new adventure.

The guy arrived right on time (WOW that was exciting) and we spoke of everything I had no idea about - he was patient and kind and we made decissions as to the best place to place the beast so in the next wind storm it would not end up some where over in the next county. Also my home is a challenge - stone and logs so drilling and running cables is a bit more of a challege. He went to work as I started painting yarns and cooking to keep myself calm. After about two hours it was all done and he went to show me how it works. Now he had a paniced look on his face - the router was not working but that is O.K. he will bring a new one on Monday and for now I am sitting at the kitchen table typing away and the speed of light... With all that I have to learn about how to find things on this new laptop sitting at the table is best.

I did find my emails, found the blog, found facebook and yes, I even saw how to see You Tube but don't think this is now going to mean I watch hour after hour of cat's wearing hats or singer want to be's butchering my favorite tunes. What is dones mean is listing a product on Etsy will not take hours, or my research for far away adventures will not take days on end and end in the computer freezing. Most of all it means that I will find more time to do those things that no one else does here but me - like pull weeds, scoop poop, scrub bathrooms or dare I say SLEEP

So wish me luck on the new technology and be kind to me I am learning.

Here is a question - How do I use a flash drive to get pictures off my old computer??? Your rolling your eye again!! I am worried that they will be lost and I worry that if I do it wrong they will be lost. I purchased a couple and found out they do not come with insturctions..... Help if you can Please

Gift From A Sweet Angel

This weekend I was given such an amazing treat from a lovely women I have never met. MO is what she goes by but I call her my long distant Angel. We have only spoke on line but I have gotten to know a bit about her amazing young family. She came to me first as a customer - learning to spin and doing fantastic job at it.. She creates lovely handy work while tending to the needs of her young one's and husband. Mo sent me some infused honey and a packet of Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies in the mail this weekend to lift my heart and spirit - so tasty and I am each night adding a bit of honey to my tea and quietly nibbling on a cookie. I take my time to appreciate the love and kindness that she has given to me along with the mouth watering and soul filling tastes.

I am so lucky to have some incredible long distant angels. THANK YOU MO.