Chickens a Success; Knitting a Failure

A fraction of the flock

One half, to be exact. They bought four Orpingtons and four Wyandottes.  There are great expectations for these little birds. I hope they live up to it. Forecast: A flurry of eggs in August. They're scrambling to make the deadline.

I don't remember a time when our son has not wanted his own flock of chickens. This week, after getting the chicken coop and run ready, the flock was brought to their new residence, where the whole family was excited to greet them.

 My most recent photo of him,

roasting coffee beans.

 'There's Mom with that camera again...'

Grandson, waiting beside the run

Granddaughter, the chicken whisperer

Making the sweet Orpington feel at home.

If I ever got chickens, I'm sure they'd all become pets
(now that my GSD is no longer here to instantly dispatch them.) 

He felt the same way about bunnies.

'Hurry up with that worm order already! Buk Buk!!

Grandson, digging for worms as the hopeful bird looks on.


Our son texted me:

"Here's the first chicken to venture out into the run. 

All the rest are... Chicken."

'Is that another chicken joke??!'

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 Okay, that's all the chicken news for today. 

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Last week I joined some friends for a afternoon of knitting fun. Hmmm. Right now, those two words seem mutually exclusive. I had knitted the hood of a sweater three times, then when that finally turned out right, I was building the bottom of the sweater onto it, when I picked up too many stitches and ended up totally frustrated with the whole thing. I don't know why I had so much trouble this time, for I've made that same pattern three other times. Oh well. So I've given up on the green sweater, bought entirely new yarn, and am starting over. Don't worry, it's not expensive yarn. My family is allergic to wool, so I couldn't use expensive yarn if I wanted to.

Note: If I were going to use wool, it would be from Yorkshire/Scottish blackface sheep. I think there's a place outside Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales that carries it. Be still my heart.

 Cast aside

Now a pretty pale peach color is awaiting its turn on my needles.
It better behave itself. Or else!

Knitting Tools

I use a clear zippered cosmetic bag to store my little knitting odds and ends. 

It's very handy.

I have no idea why the canning lid is in there. No idea.


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Me too, Jazzie, me too.


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On a cheerier note:

Look what little grandson brought his mom and dad over on Sunday after church
to spend the afternoon with us. Awwww.

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