Farm Tails: Been A Busy Bee!

Whinny and Neigh, Bark Bark, Meow, Snort (Hello)!

Blogging seemed necessary for me after Dad passed away in 2008. It was a way to slow my life down a bit and try to keep some precious memories alive through imagery and the written word. I come from a long line of farmers on Mom's side and it seems that I am inclined to follow that type of lifestyle. If you are interested in the old days check out the links below.

Listen to my grandfather, Floyd Fuller describe the way Vermont farm life was in the early 1900's from the Vermont Folklore Cultural Center. Scroll all the way down and click under 'Come See Us, We're Beautiful' for some amazing animal and garden eye candy!

Cricket, My First Kitten!

Something told me Callie was pregant though she did not show. She was so proud to introduce me to my first and only Grandcat! I never had a kitten before and this cat has totally melted my heart! He is rotten to the core and frequently must be reprimanded with the dreaded 'Love Jail'. Grammie holds him like a baby and pets him gently despite the awful protests that escape his strong jaws. He only receives 'Love Jail' after a vicious tackle that includes biting his mother's back and knocking her over. After his release, he immediately rubs my leg with his 15-inch long tail!

Life has shifted me into a faster gear diverting my attention from my blog...I feel I am being pulled in many different directions but I am completing all of my necessary tasks which is good!

The deer have shown me no fawns since that baby in the field. The horses are doing well as are the kitties and doggies! The good husband continues to labor in the Big Man Garden and brought up 6 darling little cucumbers yesterday evening! We shared them with his brother as they invited us to their lovely home for a wonderful dinner.

The flowers are beginning to bloom out and I ate my first two blueberries this evening! I had a conversation with my favorite groundhog...yes, 'crazy farm lady' will talk to anything with four legs and a cute face! Thankfully, the good husband accompanied me on a nice evening walk and saw the whole thing... at first the frightened woodchuck scurried into her hole, and then upon hearing my voice, she peeped out to listen. Unfortunately on the way back, she ignored me!

Oh, and the fox continues to eat her fair share of corn. She is very pretty and peaked out from under the brush at me the other evening! Notice she squints her eyes in the sun...

So, that is about it for now. More busy days ahead but I plan to blog again next week.

7 comments:

The Pink Geranium or Jan's Place said...: Well, good job of bringing us up to date the little critter is awful cute! Have a nice time for the next few days, and we will be here when you get back!; June 28, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Paint Girl said...: Sounds like you have been busy!
I know what it's like to be too busy to blog or even read blogs. I have been going through that again. So much going on! That is why I am up so late, trying to catch up with everyone!
Cute woodchuck!; June 28, 2009 at 2:28 AM
Kathleen Coy said...: That's interesting that the fox is eating corn. I didn't think they would do that.; June 28, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Ali said...: I am with you, so much to do, blogging gets put on hold! I think I am going to do a once or twice a week post. I am just trying to do too much! Love the pics and glad all is well around the farm. Have a great week!; June 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Kentucky Farm Girl said...: Summer is always busy around here too. It's almost canning time! Thanks for the update on your critters!; June 29, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Dog Trot Farm said...: What a lovely sunny walk you have taken us on. Winslow and I will be taking our's in the rain!; June 29, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Wonderful pics!! Thanks for a smiling start to my day:); July 7, 2009 at 7:37 AM