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Jim’s Jack O Lantern

Jim's very fine JackOLantern

It’s tradition…I choose the pumpkin and Jim carves it. We don’t get any kids coming by because our road is sort of out of the way and all the kids who live here are older now. If they trick or treat at all, they probably go into town where the houses are closer together. Anyway, we like doing a        [….read more]

Wicked Sick

This hasn’t been fun at all. I’m feeling a little better but I’m trying not to overdo it. Everyone keeps telling me it’ll come back if I don’t behave. But sheep need to be fed and chickens, too. At least I can swallow and my nose isn’t running continuously anymore. I’ve had to resort to drugs and NyQuil is my nightcap of choice. That stuff        [….read more]

This Can’t Be Flu…can it?

I’m sick…really sick! Argh! I haven’t been this sick for a very long time. Did I bring this back from NY or is this going around in ME? Hmmm…It hit me so fast I barely saw it coming. One minute I had a little scratchy throat and the next thing I was walking dead. I hope Jim’s flu shot keeps him safe [so someone will        [….read more]

Rhinebeck (aka NY State Sheep & Wool Festival) Fun!

Rhinebeck was wonderful! It took a little longer than usual to get the booth set up because everything was new but it was well worth it. And as always, Nina had infinite patience and was very very helpful. We have alot of fun at this show and it’s so good to see old friends…and meet new people, too! This year we had new neighbors across        [….read more]

Only Two Can Play This Game

I think they know something’s amiss. They’re looking at me like “Ah-hem…did you forget something?” I’m trying not to make eye contact. If you don’t make eye contact you can’t give anything away, right? I feel guilty. I mean, they only get one chance each year to “play” and I put the kibosh on that with the decision to skip lambing this year. The        [….read more]