by Susan | Jul 13, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
I’m not the only one who liked this cheery bouquet.
by Susan | May 10, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
We call this Kitty T.V. Cinder and Snape are watching Banty Chickens in the Front Yard. Clearly it’s fascinating stuff.
by Susan | May 4, 2012 | Projects
“Assemble the Portable Sawmill” has been on Paul’s to do list since parts for the mill were delivered seven years ago. The time and motivation were finally right for him to get this done?- we’ve got 50 Freedom Ranger meat chicks that are...
by Susan | Apr 29, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
It’s been brought to my attention that there’s one member of this family who has not had her moment in the blog limelight. Ginger is our 11 year-old Legal. That’s a cross between a Lab and a Beagle. She has the lab fur mixed with the beagle physique...
by Susan | Apr 22, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
We’ve had these little guys with us for nine days now. It’s amazing how fast they grow. Look at the feathers coming out on their wings – and their tiny little tail feathers! They’re too cute. I hope they get ugly soon – meat chickens need...
by Susan | Apr 15, 2012 | Projects
Not long ago, I saw a picture of large woven baskets sitting among raised beds in a garden. They looked so neat, that I thought I’d try make one for potatoes. Truth be told, I thought of making a couple – but these are a lot of work! I cut tree branches...
by Susan | Apr 2, 2012 | Home Improvements
It’s been six years since my beautiful Cherry kitchen cabinets were installed. Since then, the bottoms have fallen out of the 36″ wide drawers. Twice. The first time the company came out to inspect and sent replacement boxes. The second time, Paul rebuilt...
by Susan | Feb 18, 2012 | Granny Gadget, Odds and Ends
My cameras have always been point and shoot. Recently, I told Mom that my next camera would be a digital SLR. Shortly after that conversation I received an email from Amazon – a Canon Rebel EOS T3i had been shipped to me, courtesy of Granny (and Papa) Gadget....
by Susan | Jan 15, 2012 | Critters, Odds and Ends
I ventured outside at 7:30 this Sunday morning to let the ducks and chickens out into their pens, and replace their frozen water with fresh. The thermometer read 3 degrees with a stiff breeze. It’s officially brrrr outside today. I snuggled up on the sofa with a...
by Susan | Jan 7, 2012 | Granny Gadget
Last month Granny Gadget sent us (via QVC) this new six-plate George Foreman Grill. Years ago Mom sent us one of the the original George Forman Grills. It was handy, but came out of the cupboard only three or four times a year. This new version has yet to see the...
by Susan | Dec 31, 2011 | Odds and Ends, Projects
The last day of 2011 found my family gathered around the table playing Harry Potter Monopoly. New Year’s Eve afternoon is typically game day served up with popcorn and appetizers. We are clearly fans of the Harry Potter book series. Hannah and I had great fun...
by Susan | Dec 7, 2011 | Granny Gadget
I spent the week after Thanksgiving with my folks in Pennsylvania. As I was packing up the night before returning to Maine, Mom presented me with the 60 Second Pomegranate De-Seeder and said, “You can’t leave without something from Granny Gadget.” I do love...
by Susan | Dec 7, 2011 | Granny Gadget
Blessed am I to have a wonderful mother. Although I am 40-something and live 13 hours away, Mom still does her best to take care of me. Daily phone calls, care packages, emergency cash, surprise gifts just because; the list goes on. I have always been a very practical...
by Susan | Nov 23, 2011 | Critters, Odds and Ends
While I’m pretty handy with a computer and have a good handle on the Internet, mobile phone technology is not my forte. I have only just figured out how to get the pictures Hannah and I have taken with the phone off the phone. In our inexperienced enthusiasm...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2011 | Projects
Hannah was in a creative mood so we decided to work on making some felt ornaments for Christmas. We pulled a few patterns from the Internet and this was Hannah’s first creation. Inspired by her work, I started making patterns for the Downeast Thunder Farm owls...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2011 | Critters, Odds and Ends
Miss Cinder enjoying some late autumn sunshine yesterday.
by Susan | Oct 9, 2011 | Home Improvements
I decided the front door needed a makeover. So, out with the red and in with the purple. Not exactly an autumn color, but it makes me smile. This color is “Vintage” and I’m not sure if I like the name or the color more.
by Susan | Sep 22, 2011 | Odds and Ends
Hannah’s latest English class poem seems appropriate on this last day of summer. The Coming of Fall As the last day of summer was coming to an end, I said goodbye to a silent friend. As I was walking home, My mind began to roam. I saw the calming...
by Susan | Jun 6, 2011 | Odds and Ends
Do you see the eye peering out of the bird house below? Nope, not a bird. It’s our resident squirrel and family. Paul and I sat on the porch today during a chicken coop building break and watched three squirrels scurry in and out of this little bird house Hannah...
by Susan | Apr 17, 2011 | Odds and Ends
We had some BIG wind with rain last night and this morning. As we were having a lazy Sunday morning we heard a “shoosh” and then a “thunk”. Ten feet to the left and we’d have a bit of an issue. Curiously enough this is a tree that we...
