Bruce
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Ohh, I sure hope your spouse isn't reading over your shoulder!
I got lucky, I got good in-laws!
I got lucky, I got good in-laws!
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Alaskan
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good in-laws huh? must be nice!
Bruce
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Yep. My spouse got good in-laws as well. Of course her parents live in VT, my entire family other than spouse and kids, live in California. But I talked to my older sister and my dad yesterday. It was her birthday. Dad wanted to know if they could come visit in June. DW said YES!!!! when I relayed the question. They heard her say it and she was a good 15' from the phone 
Alaskan
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very nice!
sure makes things more pleasant if everyone can get along.
sure makes things more pleasant if everyone can get along.
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For those close to Tractor supply, I got a "Neighbor's Club" Email last night with coupons and a follow up this morning that they're having a store wide 15% sale this evening from like 5 till 9pm and 25% off all clearance items. If you need stuff, this evening might be a good time to go stock up.
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Front line recently passed over. lots of gusty winds and some rain for about 30 minutes. Think that's about it for this one. Shame, could have used more rain. Was hoping for a good soaking so I could burn. Went to TSC and paid in advance for 12 bags of goat feed (essentially got 2 bags free), some fencing equipment and a T-post puller. They finally got 6-7" PT wood fence posts in so after the wet weather passes I'll go get the ones I rain checked at 15% off. Wish they had more sales... Wish I had more money to spend there. If I could afford it I'd own close to a hardware store.
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So yeah, another sleepless night. Feeling stressed and edgy. Maybe from the front that passed through. Dozed a little in my recliner and tried to go to bed around 2:30. 5:30 now and eyes wide. Even with the window above my head opened letting in fresh air, no luck. So made 4 slices of cinnamon & sugared wheat toast and a big mug of tea and will wait till daylight then head out. Get the goats fed and start back in on fencing. Highs today supposed to be mid 50's and more of same through the week. Nights supposed to be down just above freezing or down to mid 20s. Guess the fly problem is finally about to end for this year.
Also am about out of hay so have to set up to go get more of that as well. The feed I bought is supposed to be ready this afternoon as well. And I need to go get the additional fence posts. Guess I'll be spending my day running around instead of doing fencing... Gotta go get the danged property taxes paid as well. Longer I wait the higher they get.
Just looked at the radar and looks like Fred's been getting some rain and it's about to hit Mike as well. The front gave virtually no rain here... 30 minutes worth. Seems like you guys are going to get some solid moisture out of this.
Also am about out of hay so have to set up to go get more of that as well. The feed I bought is supposed to be ready this afternoon as well. And I need to go get the additional fence posts. Guess I'll be spending my day running around instead of doing fencing...
Gotta go get the danged property taxes paid as well. Longer I wait the higher they get. Just looked at the radar and looks like Fred's been getting some rain and it's about to hit Mike as well. The front gave virtually no rain here... 30 minutes worth. Seems like you guys are going to get some solid moisture out of this.
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Mike CHS
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We have had a little more than an inch so far. I let the sheep that we had caught for our helper back out since the loading area is a bunch of mud.
CntryBoy777
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It is pretty soggy here too....we ended up with 1.2" out of the overnite showers. It sounds like Mike may be getting some snow flurries this wknd....there is a very slight chance of them here, but should stay well north and east of us here....
Mini Horses
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Yep -- I enriched the coffers at TSC last night as well. Knowing the discount was only that one night, I held off weekend buying. I love a discount!!! Did my hay runs on weekend tho and no discount there. LOL
Removed & installed 200 ft new fence last week. Next week I am off 3 days, weather to be good.....hope to finish some fence repairs then, move some shelters, etc. That work is #2 on my list.
BIG thing on top of my list is to butcher 7 young, excess roos. Want that done ASAP and weather will be "cool". My milk & egg frig is pretty empty, so chill space is waiting for them!! Haven't done this in a while but ready to remove them from the feed bill. I plan to skin them...rest the meat, then can it, broth the bones & scrap meats. They actually felt very well rounded when I caught them to pen last night. Knives are sharp & waiting!! Unless it is pouring rain, Monday is their day.
Removed & installed 200 ft new fence last week. Next week I am off 3 days, weather to be good.....hope to finish some fence repairs then, move some shelters, etc. That work is #2 on my list.
BIG thing on top of my list is to butcher 7 young, excess roos. Want that done ASAP and weather will be "cool". My milk & egg frig is pretty empty, so chill space is waiting for them!! Haven't done this in a while but ready to remove them from the feed bill. I plan to skin them...rest the meat, then can it, broth the bones & scrap meats. They actually felt very well rounded when I caught them to pen last night. Knives are sharp & waiting!! Unless it is pouring rain, Monday is their day.
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