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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 06:12:48 AM
DO NOT kick a frozen solid bucket of ice!! Ow! Just bring fresh warm water from the kitchen instead.
Also never kick a cow patty in freezing weather, either. Did that once and nearly broke a toe.
It is alot easier to walk on frozen tundra than on mucky mud. I get things done much faster on frozen mud.
And gather eggs as soon as they are layed or they will freeze.
Don't walk on water that's been poured from frozen buckets onto the driveway, either. Because in 2 minutes it has frozen but still looks like water.
Always carry cell phone when venturing out in the frozen tundra. Who knows when there might be a fall or a broken toe.
Also might need to wear gloves out there. Sounds like a good idea.
And maybe have a blanket attached to self in case of an emergency.
Just a few pointers. I'm learning as I go. There may be more added as the frozen days go by.
Oh, and THE most important of all. DO NOT touch a metal gate with wet hands! Not a good thing at all. That's another reason to carry a cell phone with you at all times. But note that it won't work if BOTH hands are are attached to the gate.
Kris in the frozen South
Happiness is simple. |
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| Especially For You |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 11:56:45 AM
ooooohhhhh so she is a bad word cow. Sounds like hamberger.lol
Tina |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 06:49:24 AM
Tina, she actually went up a notch with the name. I can't say it on here, though. I went to put more wire between the fence posts and got that done. Tried to lure her in with an apple. She wouldn't budge. So I went back about an hour later and she came in. So she's back but doesn't look too happy about it. She'll just have to get over it. D*** cow!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Especially For You |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 06:23:15 AM
Kris~ I think you should rename her Darn Cow.lol
Blessings,
Tina |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 14 2010 : 7:55:20 PM
Check fences at least once a week. Cows are smarter than ya think. And when a cow wants out, she will make a way out. Tomorrow I will have to get that cow back in without getting knocked down by that cow. Darn cow.
Mazie found a fence she could walk over (again) and went out into the big wide open pasture. At least it wasn't a fence at the fron where she could go on down the road. She's still out there because it was dark when I realized what she had done. I went to get the calf to put her in the stall for the night and she was at the far end of the pasture. She wouldn't come to me and I only saw one pair of eyes in the flashlight. So I went to investigate and saw the fence where she had walked over and out. I hope no coyotes get to her tonight. Darn cow.
So I will be checking fences at least once a week.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 09:54:04 AM
I bet that did hurt, Sherry. Good lesson learned, I'm sure. Kind of like kicking a frozen cow patty.
Melissa, I bet your hubby got a kick out of that. As long as you didn't say some things you wish you hadn't! Sometimes I say someting really loud and have to look around to make sure no one was near to hear it. I really should watch what I say.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| chicken necker |
Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 08:24:20 AM
Thanks, ladies for all these "notes"! I laughed so hard tears were running down my face! I've already learned some of them, but I'm going to try to remember not to do the rest in the future, LOL!
Here's one I just learned. If you outline your little garden plot with cement pavers, remember where they are Before jamming the metal shovel straight down thru the snow to bury compost! It was like being hit with a tazer, I thought my teeth would shatter! Lesson learned ;)
FarmGirl Sister #123
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| peachy |
Posted - Jan 06 2010 : 10:00:41 AM
I'm definitely using the cell phone in the breast pocket note...I had mine in my snow pants...when it rang I had a load of hay over my shoulder trying to balance and ever so gracefully throw it to my cows, I hit the phone on the rail and didn't realize my dh had called! LOL all he could hear was me chatting away to the cows in the barn! What a hoot!
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 1:29:22 PM
Oh my goodness, Julie. I am so scared of electric fencing. I bet that was a total shock! (pun intended!) And you were in mud? How long did it take you to get out of it?
I have electric fence out back for the goats and I have to go every few weeks and check it. I have found it sometimes on the ground. So have to go make sure it's turned off and go fix it. Last week me and Kansas had gone out there for a walk and I noticed one of the strand out of the little slot. So I grabbed a stick and tried to push it back down and got a shock. The stick was wet! So there's another note to self. Never touch electric fence with a wet stick!
Yes, I am not likin' being so darn cold. You shouls see my goats. They are so fluffy. We will be the same here, too. I just got my propane tank half full and it's been on full blast ever since. I haven't had a warm house since this crazy cold weather hit us last week. I have to wear extra clothes.
Stay warm. Kris
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| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 1:28:29 PM
It was -3 here this morning. DH and I were talking about some of the farm girls who live in California and Florida and trying to figure out WHY we live HERE where everything freezes!!! Supposed to be -10 by the end of the week. Come on Spring!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 1:16:33 PM
Here's a note to self, Kris. Don't try to open a gate attached to electric fencing when standing in a mud puddle. Ouch! I thought DH had already unplugged it, grabbed the metal rod and got a fast lesson in electric fencing. Can you believe this weather we're having, Kris? They're telling us it'll be either 9 or 10 on Saturday. Do you remember the last time it got this cold? And here I am telling folks that we rarely, if ever, get down below 28!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 8:03:00 PM
I lived for 8 years in Fairbanks, Alaska..and I never went outside with wet anything when it was that cold...
where did ya live there? I still miss it!
Linda in Scranton, PA
What a wonderful world.
Louis Armstrong |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 04 2010 : 11:38:12 AM
Beth, that does sound like a bad haircut. And I bet it hurt, too. I'll remember that. Thanks. Geeze, how far did ya have to go to feed that dog?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Faransgirl |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 8:35:55 PM
Here is a note to self, I use to live in Alaska, don't go outside in -30 degrees with wet hair. Hair freezes and breaks off when the wind blows or it is touched. Worst hair cut I ever had. Was just going out to feed the dog. She wouldn't come in husky/wolf cross. If it was above freezing it was to hot for her. LOL
Farmgirl Sister 572
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| lilwing |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 5:41:59 PM
Kristen! Ahaha.. I have touched a cold metal gate with wet hands! Aghhh! We all learn!
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 1:39:13 PM
I bet you are one hot mama! Maybe that's a good way to keep warm in the mornings out in the freezing cold. Rub cayenne pepper all over with bagbalm! That's a good one, Sherry. I may have to try that. I do hope it helps the udders, too.
Cindy, how are ya'll warmer way out there than we are here?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 12:03:28 PM
well i would like to add to the note to self. when greasing up udder with bagbalm and cayanne KEEP IT OFF SELF. my arms are pretty hot. i hope it helps faiths udder. i cannot get anythoing out. sherrye |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 03 2010 : 06:25:54 AM
What a little devil you are Cindy! I'd LOVE to see a 45 degreee day!
Linda in Scranton, PA
I see trees of green and red roses too...skys of blue and clouds of white, and I think to myself...what a wonderful world.
Louis Armstrong |
| Mother Hen |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 11:12:54 PM
Hey Kris, I was in Lewiston today (45 minutes away from my house) and it was 45 degrees and it hasn't gone below 32 in a couple days now. We even had rain on New Year's Eve. We are in MUD mode now. Just had to rub it in a little.
Hang in there sista, better days are a comin'.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 5:08:17 PM
well i would have to say we had a spring day 44 how nice. a man on another sight i go to said. hey things are looking up tomorrow will be 9 seconds longer.lol closer to spring happy days sherrye |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 4:35:15 PM
LOL this topic is getting funnier!
I can just hear my little boy saying "ewwwwwGROSS!!" about the yellow snow. LOL !
Linda in Scranton, PA
I see trees of green and red roses too...skys of blue and clouds of white, and I think to myself...what a wonderful world.
Louis Armstrong |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 3:44:34 PM
Ha ha!!My hubby was just telling the grand that the other day. They got into a deep discussion, too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 3:41:46 PM
and don't eat yellow snow LOL!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 3:17:15 PM
Shoot, don't move here. I'm thinking the Sahara desert or Hawaii maybe my next move. I used to want to live in Alaska. Not anymore. I am counting down the days to spring, too. It can't get here soon enough for me. Mt goats wouldn't even come out of the barn today.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| kmc |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 11:25:11 AM
OH spring can not come soon enough! -5 here this am. Ice heck it is turning to dust here. Makes it a little easier to walk on. Well be thankful it is so cold here my nose starts to run and then it literally freezes. We had one day in the last week that was 30 felt like a heat wave!!! Be careful out there girls. my DH and I were just talking about moving south because of the cold weather here. Doesnt sound much better in the south today!!
Farmgirl# 868 |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 02 2010 : 09:29:24 AM
Kris:
I got my chuckle for the day! Hope you are okay, and warm! LOL.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
