The Work Is Endless

What would you do if you

had the chance to have 

an ambitious 18 year old boy 

come stay with you for a couple of weeks?

Well, I 

got out the leather gloves

and garden tools

and introduced him

to a garden plot that looks 

like a jungle!!

Sall's nephew is here for a couple 

of weeks to "help out"...

Fortunately, for him we've had 4 days 

of rain, so we haven't totally over-worked him

yet!

Unfortunately, for him when the sun did come out

there was an endless sea 

of 4 foot dead brush that needed up-rooting....

The two of us

tugged and pulled all day long...

we created huge piles 

of debris with yet more to remove!! 

Thank goodness, 

the wind died down that evening...

when Sall got home from work

they gathered around with

water hose, rakes, and pitchforks

and 

lit it up!!!

The following day neither of us could hardly move...

my muscles were screaming at me

"you dummy, 

YOU DUMMY!"

I've decided there's 

one smart person on this farm....

All he ever needs is a soft place in the shade,

a bowl full of food and the scent of a pheasant

to chase when he feels like it!!

If only my life were that simple!

But, would the pay off be as rewarding?

(I'll think on it)...

Linking up with...

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Prairie Calm

The sun is setting 

in our neighborhood

I love the way 

it makes the old barn glow....

the winds have died,

tonight we are calm...

a warm blanket will feel good...

get tucked in for 

a cool night my friends...

and Sweet Dreams.

Linking with Barn Charm....see you there.

Some Comfort On A Blustery Day

Gale force winds 

and rain 

has us all hunkered down

inside our house (and chicken coop)

today....

It's a good day 

for comfort food...

We started the day

with Brunch...

some farm fresh ingredients...

 Our fresh asparagus

and farm raised eggs,

added to Canadian Bacon,

and Havarti cheese

made a delicious Quiche!!

MMMM...

Now if the wind would just 

let up???

I'll let you know if the electricity stayed

on long enough to cook supper!!

Sending comforting thoughts out this evening,

Hugs,

Happy Friday the 13th

It's too wet outside to do anything...

what a ducky day!

The rain was needed...

the dust was getting out of hand...

the ducks on the pond are happy

they're not choking on our dust 

as we drive by today!

Ducky days

are great for ducks

and 

nature lovers....

a nice cleansing rain

to brighten the landscape...

Beautiful!

Is It That Time Again?

Feeling older today....

But, not obsolete!

I gotta admit 48 is getting way too close to 50 though...

whatever happens,

I refuse to BE old!

I thought about what I could do today...

The Farmer's Almanac advises

these things today....

dry fruits and vegetables

(it's a little early for that here)

Castrate Farm Animals

(none of those here, except for Sully)

Perform Demolition

(Don't tempt me, I've been wanting a new bathroom for 9 years!!)

Wash Wooden Floors

(that's a daily thing around this house)

and last,

Start Diet to Lose Weight

(the Farmer's Almanac must be psychic!)

Seriously,

I'm not doing a darn thing today

and that's just how I like it!

Wish you were here...

we could have some birthday cake...

B.Y.O.F.E

(Bring your own fire extinguisher!)

Have a Happy Day,

I AM...

Freeze Frame

It was a memorable morning....

Easter Sunday....

Mr. Robin and I enjoyed

our own Sunrise Service....

one of those mornings

meant to capture 

and keep in a safe place...

We enjoyed watching 

the sun come up...

slowly lighting up

the blossoms on the plum trees...

Thankfully I captured the blossoms 

in pixels....

I'm framing the photos....

Because this morning's

freezing temperatures

stole the life from our

blossoming trees!!

So much for lilac bouquets this year!

Oh well, we will still count our blessings,

and be thankful it didn't snow!!

Hugs,

A Joyful Friday

T.G.I.F.!!

here with something 

for Friday's Fences

and

some 

springtime JOY....

Here on the prairie,

we are all happy to be outdoors tilling

and mowing again....

the chickens are out 

pickin' and grinnin'....

the snow fence got rolled up

and put away for the time being...

That made Max happy!

It's not so far around now to the dumping station

He can go out, do his duty, and get back to 

his nap a lot quicker now!!

Oh, the simple pleasures

of life on the prairie!!

Have a terrific day!!

Smiles...

Waiting For the Weekend

Howdy Friend....

what's on your agenda today???

Got any big plans you want to tell me???

source: Google images

Sall and I have been talking garden talk...

we cleared a big section over the weekend 

and got onions, garlic, and some spinach planted!!

The garden asparagus patch is 

way ahead of the ditch asparagus,

we've enjoyed a couple meals

of it already!!

including my FAVORITE

Beef Oscar....

a nice grilled rib-eye, topped with asparagus

drizzled with hollandaise sauce,

all bedded on an English muffin

What a treat!

This is a new record for April 1st!

I hope the April Fools thing doesn't

come back and bite us!!

Last night was a close call!

Our thermometer got down to 33.4 F this morning...

There will be several frost warnings

in the next several weeks...

the buds on the trees all think that it is June

I have to keep referring to the calendar myself!

Crazy Weather!!

Have I told you 

how much I love Spring??

and warm weather....

and the smell of fresh mowed grass...

and Easter bonnets...

(got your's yet?)

Source: Google Images

and weekends at home on the farm...

and pansies!!!!

Hope your week is full of Joy!!

Hugs,

Weekend Pleasures

Watching the sand hill cranes

was one of our weekend pleasures!

Getting a sunburn 

while tilling the garden

was Not!!

Happy Mosaic Monday!

Hop over to Little Red House

for some mosaic fun!