77Herford Farm Zoo Journal Moving

[elevan]

Better give her a nice big walk in pantry along with a butler's pantry too then. That will leave more room in the kitchen for lots of counter space

 

[Ms. Research]

I just saw someone mention that they have a canning kitchen in their barn. Maybe you should build her a canning kitchen

If she's getting a kitchen, then I'm getting a man cave. I want my own soda fountain and a ice cream bar. That would be awesome.

Soda Fountain? In a Man Cave? OK whatever you say. I was always under the impression that a beer keg was mandatory as the chosen beverage for a Man Cave. Must be different in Iowa. But that's cool.

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Lack of counter space does not equal a perfectly good kitchen.

We are collecting bits of restaurant equipment and someday I WILL have a commercial kitchen. And then the world will tremble and I will be goddess of the universe with my mad kitchen skillz. Or something. It's all in the garage right now waiting for the next house. Which in this market is another someday.


Crappy kitchen = unhappy cook = less amazing food.


Put the stove in an island if you can. In my experience people use islands for the piling of crud. If there is a stove there... not so much chance of piling crud. Then there is a longer stretch of counter to be utilized along the wall and your cooking space (the stove) is better lit because it isn't under a cabinet but out in the light.

Also if you have to put the stove along the wall w/ cabinets above try to arrange it that the food that goes in those cabinets is stuff that gets used fast like breakfast cereal or cookies or something or it's where you keep the waffle maker. Long term storage of stuff like spices or mixes or canned goods shouldn't go above the stove because of all the temperature and humidity changes.

Just .02 if you are redoing the kitchen anyway.

 

[77Herford]

I just saw someone mention that they have a canning kitchen in their barn. Maybe you should build her a canning kitchen

If she's getting a kitchen, then I'm getting a man cave. I want my own soda fountain and a ice cream bar. That would be awesome.

Soda Fountain? In a Man Cave? OK whatever you say. I was always under the impression that a beer keg was mandatory as the chosen beverage for a Man Cave. Must be different in Iowa. But that's cool.

The reason for the Soda Fountain is because I don't drink. I suppose I could set a mini keg up for friends or the wife.
The wife made a ....convincing argument for a remodeled kitchen last night. Now its going to be all about style and function.

 

[Ms. Research]

If she's getting a kitchen, then I'm getting a man cave. I want my own soda fountain and a ice cream bar. That would be awesome.

Soda Fountain? In a Man Cave? OK whatever you say. I was always under the impression that a beer keg was mandatory as the chosen beverage for a Man Cave. Must be different in Iowa. But that's cool.

The reason for the Soda Fountain is because I don't drink. I suppose I could set a mini keg up for friends or the wife.
The wife made a ....convincing argument for a remodeled kitchen last night. Now its going to be all about style and function.

Don't drink either. Come from a family of Irish/German lushes and they think I'm the Odd one because I DON'T drink. Go figure. Oh well, good to offer friends or the wife a nice brew though.

Wish you and your wife luck on your new remodeled kitchen.

 

[77Herford]

Great day for outside work. Helped my friend P move closer to me. I traded some of my woodland property for his land and will help him clear some of the land for the huge garden he likes to have and some patches for meadows for his dairy goats and pigs. Theres a big Rasberry patch in his new spot which he knew and a deep ravine he wants to either dam up or fill in. He, I and several others will build him a small cabin home before the first snowfall.

 

[TTs Chicks]

Great day for outside work. Helped my friend P move closer to me. I traded some of my woodland property for his land and will help him clear some of the land for the huge garden he likes to have and some patches for meadows for his dairy goats and pigs. Theres a big Rasberry patch in his new spot which he knew and a deep ravine he wants to either dam up or fill in. He, I and several others will build him a small cabin home before the first snowfall.

Very Cool!

 

[77Herford]

I think Old Major my hog has Pneumonia. I will be keeping a close eye on the other pigs and animals the next few days. Gave Old Major some anti-botics, which he wasn't pleased about.

I didn't want to say anything until I knew she was safe and healthy but Raven had a litter of puppies month ago and it looks like she's fine and her puppies are in good shape. My wife delivered them as I dried them off. I wanted one more litter out of Raven because I love her and her son so and they are smart, kind and listen. Sorry no puppies for sale, I prearrange sales with established clients. You may find one of them with a badge one day, who knows. I will be keeping one.

Mit and Bit and I are really starting to work well together. We should have enough wood for P to buy and use on his new place soon. I'll use some of the lumber to fix some walls on the Goats mini barn, also build some A-frames for an enlarge Pig pasture for spring.

 

[Ms. Research]

Congratulations and glad to hear Raven and her pups are doing well. Also glad to hear some will be considered for the badge. Very honorable profession IMHO for such an intelligent breed. Takes a special type to do that work and to the breeders who pull it off, my hats off to you.

What a kind gesture you and others are doing for your friend P. I thank you for posting. Hearing kindness as this helps combat what ugliness of those who take.

Example: Just a couple of days ago, news in Philadelphia has a case where a few were keeping disabled people enslaved in a dark, damp basement to collect their Social Security checks. While Ohio was running around shooting exotic animals because of someone's selfishness, someone alerted Animal Control because of barking coming from a basement, and found people tied to the wall.

Hats off to you and your friends. You KNOW the meaning of kindness.

 

[77Herford]

Thanks Ms. Research. I enjoy helping good people out. Yes, there is alot of ugly and evil things in this world and personally I think they should show more of our good side than bad in the news.
Old Major is still rather sick but so far no one else is showing signs.
Now that I can talk about them, all the puppies are playing with their big brothers Jake, Marshmellow and Rolly. Raven has never had large litters but they are sweet litters. I will be keeping a little lady. Turned on my Tractor today and suddenly I hear a terrible screach and along with some hair and a billow of black smoke came a squirrel partially burnt. It bolted across the lawn and was later found by Chief. As a rule I don't let the dogs eat wildlife as some are poisoned. So I trashed the animal and gave Chief a treat.