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Kittens at The Pryes Farm
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Good Evening Everyone;
A long day for me... "resting".
I am beginning to hate that word. (Especially as I watch my grass wave in the breeze).
A bit of catching up to do. Bear with me, I am a little behind...
Casey came out Thursday afternoon. We took a ride to Brandy and Johns. I had wanted to see her goats for the longest time, and never availed myself.
Brandy is laid off from Carver Boat. She has worked there forever- The layoffs affecting so many people.
(But with that, I knew she would be home).
Miss Ashley met us almost as soon as we'd pulled in. Such a beautiful smile she has, and showed me one of her little bunnies too.
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And yet another bunny!
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They have more than a few!
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As we walked out to the pasture, the animals all came to see us.
(Well, some of them did).
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CUTE!
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Miss Ashley decided to pull a few handfuls of grass and dandelions.
They absolutely LOVED it!
Salad for goats!
Who knew?!?
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Dinner by the handful! hehehe
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The sheep in the back (left) seemed so fat-
I asked Brandy is that one was expecting?
No- She just hadn't been sheared yet.
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Even the cows came to have a peek!
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Isn't that baby goat just 'to~die~for' cute?
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John took a break from mowing the yards and came to chat too.
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Brandy, Casey, Ashley and "The Lawn Boy"
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Even the chickens are very tame!
(A far cry from visiting our Hortonville friends as youngsters,
wreaking havoc in the henhouse as we'd chase their chickens).
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John had just returned from a Veterans vacation/retreat up north at Lake Tomahawk. John is Marine Corps, Vietnam. Salute.
He had many pictures of the cabins and amenities at Tomahawk to share with us.
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Then they brought out "TOES" the kitten.
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He would not hold still for love or money,
But if you look closely you will see his paws are like mittens.
He has extra split toes on each front paw!
So very cute-
And calico too! (My very favorite).
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Brandy took us to show off her pigs.
She has many medium size ones...
(Sorry, but I didn't take pictures of them all).
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And she has a few extra large ones too!
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Mmmmm Anyone hungry yet?
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Casey and I came back home; and to add to our day, we found this little guy right in the garage- For some reason, they cannot find their way out, even when the darn door is up. They come in, and think they can fly out the window..
I got out to show him the way...
Casey had her hands full keeping Punk from coming straight through the dashboard to 'save' me as I caught it and brought it outside. (Otherwise we would have a picture of a "bird in the hand"). hehehe
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For some reason, they cannot find their way out, even when the darn door is up. They come in, and think they can fly out the window.
I got out of the car to offer a bit of guidance...
Casey had her hands full keeping Punk from coming straight through the dashboard to 'save' me as I caught it and brought it outside. (Otherwise we would have a picture of a "bird in the hand"). hehehe
For now, I must go find a bit of supper, my tummy is growling to rival the dog!
I hope everyone had a "wunnaful" weekend! - Have a good night
Love to all.
XOXO
Me
Anna~Anna
"Flintville Annie"
© 2006-2015
On The Farm At The Pryes
Flintville. Sunday Morning.
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Picture taken at 5 this morning...
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Good Morning Everyone;
Not sure about your backyard, but mine was a bit nippy this AM. (Am hoping that this will be the last day of the season that the furnace feels the need to kick on). Going to have to jack up the weatherman and tell him that it's past the middle of May...
For those of you that are keeping up, there is no further news yet on the on the Jaworski Rd. fire, and the gals death. It still sickens me though, my own thoughts about what might have happened.
Years back I had to get a restraining order against them; (he, his previous dame, and even her kids were all included). The judge had no problems granting it. Long story there. - Of course it means nothing when compared with this loss of life. I hope Madison returns all those results quickly so we can all see how silly/stupid/paranoid I have been about this all.
My back is still pretty fookin' raunchy; and so, I have been busy stagnating. (Doctors orders ya know). Suffice to say I am not amused.
I was, however, very amused by Casey and Jenny Mella yesterday.
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hehehe- (That's Jenny's sock).
- They basically cleaned my house!
- (Even "finding" the tables and the floors).
Thank you SO much!
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*Jenny was even attacked by a mouse! - I will blog about that all later today, and promise to post many more pictures too.
I have had a rough time posting this morning- (See the PS). Am going to go lie down once more. Am tired and sore, and sleep didn't come well last night.
Hope all is well in your little corner of the world!
My love to all! Have a Sun(ny)Day!
XOXO
Me
PS
Now who the hecks brilliant idea was it to put the copy/paste keys right next to each other?
If one hits the 'v' instead of the 'c' your entire entry just disappears.
Grrr...
Couple of Short Updates
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Casey took this picture!
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Good Evening;
First of all, an update on the fatal fire.
The Oconto County coroner does not have a cause of death for the gal that died in the house fire on Jaworski Road.
WBAY~TV said they are awaiting for the "test results", which should be available in about 10 days.
I cannot watch the videos, (dial~up here), but I think this would be the latest about her.
***ALSO, tomorrow is the village sale...
Pulaski's village-wide rummage sale is a draw for bargain hunters, but Kari Splan sees the annual event as an opportunity to help four young children who lost everything, including their mother, in a house fire. CLICK HERE. Cool!
This is all so sickening, and overwhelming. But I am ever so proud of everyone that has turned out to help.
As for my back...
Yes, I did go for my doctor appointment; and no, I did not refuse the xrays.
(I think I should have). hehehe I firmly believe that radiologist tried to kill me. But at least he had a sense of humor. First thing he says is "please lay on your back." Funny guy. (Too bad he wasn't kidding).
After 5 different angles, he said I could get up from the table. (See? I told you he was funny).
Yes I still have the arthritis in my back. I also have the trauma fracture from last Spring that did not heal correctly, AND I seem to have wrecked 4 disks. Instead of being rounded and soft, they are thin and not working right.
The doctor told me to stay off my feet for 3 days, and then to "see how it goes" after that. I will need to return if it doesn't let up.
That is all I know for now. Oh that- and it hurts.
Wait.
I also know my haddock is done baking! Mmm My tummy knows it too. hehehe
Time for me to get off my backside too- Perhaps even to nap after I eat.
Have a "wunnaful" weekend.
Please send a couple of lawn guys, (and a gardener too).
XOXO
Me
Posted to Y! 360, Friday May 15, 2009 - 07:00pm (CDT)
Do your kids/grandkids use face paints? (Recall). From China of course...
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02015.html
FDA Alerts Consumers to Recall of Water-Based Face Paints
Fun Express, Inc. recalls children’s face paint associated with adverse events
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using certain cosmetic “Face Paint” items labeled as distributed by Oriental Trading Co., Omaha, Neb., due to adverse event reports of skin reactions in children. These items were distributed nationwide.
The FDA has learned of a cluster of adverse events in children exposed to various colors of the face paint. All exposures occurred on the same day at an organized event and included rashes, itchiness, burning sensation, and swelling where the face paints were applied. Significant microbial contamination was indicated in most of the products in testing by an FDA laboratory.
The following Face Paints manufactured by Shanghai Color Art Stationery Company Limited, Shanghai, China, are being voluntarily recalled by Fun Express Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oriental Trading Co.:
(Please click the link above to view UPC codes for the below listed paints).
Blue Face Paint
Purple Face Paint
Red Face Paint
Orange Face Paint
Black Face Paint
Green Face Paint
Fun Express Inc. is recalling the face paints from the market and FDA advises consumers to stop use of these products and discard them or return them to the retailer.
The FDA encourages consumers and health care providers to report any adverse events from face paints to the FDA as well as to state and local health authorities.
Adverse events and product quality problems can be reported to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:
* online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* by calling 1-800-FDA-1088
* by returning the postage-paid FDA form 3500 (which may be downloaded from www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm)
o by mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
o by fax 1-800-FDA-0178
Photo: Product Label: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cosadv.html
Media Inquiries:
Susan Cruzan, 301-796-4675
Consumer Inquiries:
888-INFO-FDA
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Wonder what's IN this?
I also wonder what it will take for everyone to actually READ labels?
XOXO
Me
Animals. Bugs Ears. And Death.
- A picture like this is never a good thing...
Stolen from WLUK FOX 11
Good Morning Everyone...
Last week I had blogged about Miss Polly. Polly and her husband Rich were our neighbors back when we all lived NE of Pulaski on Jaworski Road- They now live in Wyoming. - Miss Polly had come to Green Bay to visit last week
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Casey and Polly at the hotel.
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Before moving back to the homestead here, I'd raised my daughters on Jaworski Road near Pulaski.
While our neighbors AFTER Polly and Rich were nothing to write home about, this is still very awful and sickening news, and one would never wish for anything so terrible to happen to anyone.
CLICK HERE.
What news to wake up to.
I am not sure, (having had no reason to keep in touch), I do believe that the home is still owned by the same man who lived there after Rich and Polly moved.
I have heard that he has since remarried. (It was his previous "woman" that had been responsible for me obtaining a retraining order against the lot of them).
His new lady had moved in shortly before we had sold our home.
I never met her, nor knew her.
That house burned this morning- By the time the fire department got there, the entire back of the home was engulfed in flames.
The children ages, 11, 7, and 3, taking their pets, got out and went to the neighbors across the street. - Their mother died in the fire.
- I pray that if she had to die, that she never woke to begin with.But then what, or who, would have woken the children?
- When we lived there, the man would go in to work very early, so he had probably already left for the day.
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Our home, (1988-1998) is on the left.
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The farm was originally owned by Andrew Jaworski himself, and built in the early 1930's. The house (ours) is concrete, poured from silo staves.
In its day, this was a very productive and active farm. But there came a time for Andrew to retire and for the eldest son to take over running the family farm. At that point, Andrew Jaworski erected the modular home next door to his.
*This arrangement did not last past Andrews death. I believe he passed on shortly before we bought the home from his son. 1988.
In the shot above, with the reporter blocking the view, (& to the left of the driveway), is a row of maple trees that I had planted as teeny tiny saplings the summer we had moved in. All the girls carried many pails of water to these little trees those first two years. I also planted a row of red cedars along the north end of our property.
Also blocked from view is a privacy fence installed by my buyer- between the two houses. (I am thinking they may have also had problems with these neighbors as well).
Be that as it may, again, no one ever wishes this on anyone for any reason. I am sure I will learn more about everything as the day goes on.
With respect to my back, I am still not moving well at all. I have made yet another appointment for tomorrow afternoon. - (If offered, I promise not to refuse xrays this time). Grrr
In the meanwhile, it is quite painful to even take a shower and get dressed.
hehehe (No worries, I shower and dress anyway).
In addition to my own vitamins and supplements, know that I am very tempted to begin taking Punks pills too!
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Hey!
...It helps Punks back, why not mine?
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I do not know what has happened to my robins nest. Casey and I checked it on Tuesday- and this is what we found...
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I shall recheck today or tomorrow,.
but I know something awful must have happened
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Casey took my garbage out for me on Tuesday also.
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Still cute as a bugs ear!
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Kelli had also stopped by that evening, offering to roll my dumpster to the end of the driveway for me too. What on earth do people do without family and friends?- (Personally, I cannot think of a worse way to live than to choose to live without).
While unable to really 'help' me out, Punk has been the epitome of compassion. When I go outside she will bring me her toys; and instead of laying them at my feet, she lifts them up for me.
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Holy Bugs Ears!
She's kind of cute too!
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And what does Mr. Sputnik do???
Absolutely nothing!
But he does dream of catching the wren in the box outside the kitchen window..
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He would care less if I fell over and died.
(Methinks I know people like that too).
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Heck, he's probably waiting for me to keel over so he can have lunch.
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So... speaking of that dreaded shower, it is time for me to get in there.
Hope you all are having a good day; and that you always make a bit of time to pray for your families, your friends, and your neighbors too.
XOXO
Me
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Special note to my main troublemakers, Casey and Jenné;
Take a close look...
Perhaps obscured, hmmm?... But it does seem as though the darn silo is gone?
I'm thinking Chris and Cheryl might not care to die of early and untimely heart failure.
May 12, 2009 "SHOTS"
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Bug "Parking"
in broad daylight!
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Good Morning Everyone;
I am still more than a bit 'hurting' here. Contrary to what my doctor offered, without an xray, I do believe my back is more than sprained. This is some nasty stuff going on. Raunchy too that I cannot get comfortable any which way.
I caught this shot of Mrs. Robin RedBreast sitting on her eggs.
(You will have to look closely- I didn't get too close).
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Her beak is pointing to the left..
(I'll do better next time).
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Casey will be coming out today to help me out a bit. Gravity is my enemy, and there are a few things that have found their way to the floor that I cannot pick up. Add to that the litterbox, Punks food, and a few other things that my back is preventing me from doing. (Thank you Casey, in advance, for all your help).
We were to go to Minnesota today- Her recheck scheduled for tomorrow. Not going to happen. There is no way I am going to be sitting in the car for 4+ hours and care to live through it.
(Not to mention this Goldilocks trying to get comfortable in yet another bed).
Casey emailed U of Minnesota, Dr. Sutherland- She can reschedule for next month or have some of the tests done here and results faxed over.
When she was out last week Tuesday, (while I was still able to bend, dig and plant a few things), she looked very good!
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I took this shot of her and Punk last Tuesday - They both look pretty good!
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She took this shot of the rain gauge.
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Then she shot me...
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Then she even shot Punk!
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Later, I shot her.
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Then we shot the messy back yard...
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And a few little flowers out front...
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Kelli stopped by last Friday after work....
Nice to sit in the sunshine, even if it was only in the low 60's
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Kelli and Casey
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Punk and Miller chose to lay in the shade while we chatted.
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Jenné had asked about the bees....
Yes, they are back!
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Casey thought she was zooming in on one wasp.
Check it out, there are 3 in that shot!
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As she walked around, she saw this guy back by the woods.
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And his lady friend in the field...
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- Bet they were "parking" at some point too.
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Not sure if any of you know about airplanes....
When I had gone to the doctor for my back, this plane was flying really low by the airport.
I didn't give that another thought until I came back out of the office, and he was still flying all around.
He would seem to land. And not. Then circle again, barely above the trees.
Just quite odd.
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Know that the doctor was backed up that day
and I was inside for over an hour.
When I came out, Punk had to go potty-
Hearing a loud noise, looking up,
I see that plane still circling around...
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Any ideas why? - Strange, no?
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I have about 10 of these Hosta plants that need separating
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Some bigger. Some smaller. But all need some TLC. - So close together. Time for a replant.
Just not today.
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I won't be needing to transplant any of the bleeding hearts though-
They have come up ALL OVER this year!
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I shall end with a couple of tulips for you!
Spring HAS sprung
...and if you ask me, in a very beautiful way!!
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Have a sunny and "wunnaful" Tuesday!
Love to all
XOXO
Me
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