Sunday, April 7, 2019

April Brings the Busy Time

I've been busy with all the stuff that needs doing around here and haven't had the energy to take pictures or post anything. My good knee has been bothering me, too, but I'm not ready to even think about surgery again. I'm toughing it out and hoping it's a temporary thing.

The barn overhang is finished and the boys make use of it all the time. They do not like being rained on or getting too much sun and they are quite spoiled now.



With such pampering you might wonder why they look like ratty old wool rugs. 



Hattie is quite bored with my busy stuff. Working the sheep or chasing a ball or visiting with neighbors is more to her liking.


Part of my busy stuff is fixing the snow damage around the yard. I was afraid the hellebores were ruined beyond repair but even with their leaves trimmed off they roared back to life with a flush of flowers. 





I plan to start throwing orchid pots today if I can muster up the energy. I wedged the clay last night but I've been dragging all week and really just want to do nothing. 



Tractor

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