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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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 Posted - Oct 17 2022 : 7:01:20 PM
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Coming back from a walk in the park with my dog Girlie, she sniffed at a squirrel. I thought it was dead, so I picked it up by the tail to take it to the dumpster. It started kicking its legs. I let the dog go and cuddled the squirrel in my arms. I could feel that it had broken a rib and there was blood coming out of its mouth. It was making noises as if it was in pain. I brought it into the house and gently put it in a box with a jar of warm water wrapped in a towel. Lowell and I took it to the Wildlife Rehab Center. As we drove, I had my hand on it to make sure it was still alive and, maybe, to comfort it. They said it was a teenaged male squirrel. It probably tried to jump around and fell. I believe I found it just minutes after it was injured. I hope it does okay. They do really good work at the Center.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 04:59:59 AM
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Poor little guy! Will they return him to where you found him?
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 07:14:04 AM
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He will probably go to a wilder location. Living in the city seems to have caused him to make poor choices.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 08:18:31 AM
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I am so happy you were there at the right time and saved his life, such a heartwarming story Marie.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 2:53:37 PM
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I will know if he survived in about a week. He was bleeding from his mouth so internal injuries may be present.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 2:55:07 PM
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Oh please keep us posted.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 6:52:32 PM
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Marie, so glad you were there to help save the little guy. Was he hit by a car or something?
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 7:42:14 PM
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He fell from a tree. I found him on the sidewalk.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2022 : 7:52:50 PM
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Poor, poor baby! I hope he makes it!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2022 : 02:55:23 AM
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Aw, let us know when you hear about him please. I hate to see animals hurt.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2022 : 8:16:18 PM
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The time is approaching that we half expected with my sweeties mom. She is 93 and is getting more frail and forgetful. When I took her to her last doctor's appointment I asked about in-home care, and we are looking for helper.
The good news is our son, Aaron, will be moving from Florida to help her and to make a fresh start. My brother- and sister-in-law will bring him and all his stuff at Thanksgiving. We are blessed to be able to take care of her, at least for now. I'm also glad to have 2 of our 3 children nearby.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
2305 Posts
Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2022 : 04:11:17 AM
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Good morning,
We do have snow on the ground...... finally. The weather the next few days is variable and that is a kind word for it. Today it is supposed to be close to 50 and tomorrow in the teens. Rain and then snow. The only part that is difficult is the driving.
Vanessa how is it at your home? I hope your son,Aaron, makes better choices than he had been. It is hard when an elder becomes more and more fragile. Hugs to you all
and the squirrel?
Our son, T has his own issues with drugs and often seems to be making an effort to get his life together and then he disappears for three or four days. He says he is not using but the trust is fragile and hope is all there is.
Two of the boys who have moved out are coming home for the day of winter holiday. They are good souls and kind.
I hope you are all well.
Holly
farmgirl #2499
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2022 : 3:52:22 PM
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Aaron is a big help for Dee. I think there may be a misunderstanding about him - he hasn't made bad choices, but he has Aspberger's so he has had educational challenges and is not comfortable with change. He has taken food service classes, a/c, and I think plumbing classes, but has not gone further. His job in Florida was delivering auto parts. He moved to eventually get a better job and the cost of living is cheaper than Florida.
On the plus side, he cooks well.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2022 : 5:21:39 PM
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Well we were a toasty 40 today but now it is raining and expected to go down to -2 tonight with a high of 2 tomorrow. I'm not sure I've ever been where it has had temperatures that low. We may be stuck indoors for a couple of days now.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
2305 Posts
Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 1:05:00 PM
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Hello,
Vanessa I am glad you grand son Aaron has skills and compassion. Sometimes when people write in non descriptive terms it can be misinterpreted. I am sorry I misinterpreted his situation. I am glad he is a good help.
We are having very warm weather yesterday and today so far. The snow cover is almost gone. I had three round bales delivered today so we will have plenty of outdoor hay for the cows. Josie and Millie take about two weeks to eat through a round bale. It is a wrapped bale so when it is unwrapped it smells very sweet. The like it very much. Using the round bale I do not need to put out hay every day. I use flakes of a square bale inside each evening.
Chris and I built a cow shed two summers ago. We slide the round bale in to it to keep the rain and snow off. Two weeks ago during the big winds the roof blew off and landed about ten feet away. We will have to rebuild it this summer. There is a floor that is now a roof in the cow shed so the round bale can still be out of the weather.
The pigs really enjoy the warm weather. They are in the garden which is now their pen. They are rooting up the ground and eating the Jerusalem Artichoke bulbs that have taken over the area. I am hoping the Jerusalem Artichoke population will be significantly decreased this year.
Holly
farmgirl #2499
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2023 : 6:19:18 PM
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Good use of the pigs as land clearing workers. Aaron is my sister's son and my eldest nephew. I am so happy he can help out.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2023 : 1:28:42 PM
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The first seed catalog of the year arrived yesterday. I'm thinking of Brussel sprouts and okra along with beans and tomatoes. If we get bees, I'll place one hive closer to the garden.
My 2023 resolution is much the same as last year: reduce, reuse and recycle.
Today I got an artificial Christmas tree for a quarter at the Country Closet, along with some tops and books.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2023 : 09:13:58 AM
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Step aside Taco Tuesday,it is Waffle Wednesday!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2023 : 7:48:57 PM
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Great idea, Vanessa!!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2023 : 5:32:20 PM
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Love that idea Vanessa! I also love waffles.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 05:15:29 AM
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Nobody else in the house eats them so I freeze them and pop them in the air fryer for 5 minutes and they are delicious and crispy. Today I added plain yogurt and mangoes
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 07:57:21 AM
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What temperature in the air fryer?
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
2305 Posts
Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2023 : 1:22:06 PM
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Good afternoon everyone,
Sunny and windy today. The car says in the forties. The wind makes it cool enough to make my forehead under my winter cap feel very cold.
The snow is melting from the bottom as it should. The puddles in the road through the field are half way up my winter boots.
Yesterday, we had our pigs slaughtered. They were a lot smaller than previous years. We had to make the slaughter date when we got them as piglets and the due date was 6 weeks earlier than usual. But, they will be tasty none the less. I put the guts in the second field under a pine tree where I could get the tractor too. We still have 18 inches of snow on the ground in the fields.
Today I took a trail camera out to hang on the tree to see what eats or takes away the skins, heads, and intestines. The ravens were gathered in the trees and some of the guts had been dragged away and some eaten already.
Some of the forest ground is bare on the slopes that face west and get the morning sun. Maple sugar season should be longer this year with the deep snow pack.
A cold has gone through our family. We are better.
Stay well.
Holly
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2278 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2278 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2023 : 2:40:12 PM
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I am glad you and your family are better, Holly. Being sick is no fun, and on a farm you still need to get up and get things done. Enjoy your bacon and chops!
Betty J., sorry, I didn't see your post earlier. I put them in frozen for 5 minutes at 425 degrees.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
2305 Posts
Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
2305 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2023 : 09:59:18 AM
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Good afternoon,
We are finally into spring. We had March in like a lion and stayed like a lion for mostly the whole month. April was cold and May in the beginning was April showers. Last night we had a frost. Today we worked outside and there were no black flies, Monday they could have carried anyone away. We put baby oil on to keep the black flies from biting. They stick to our skin but can not get their proboscis through the oil. I do not like the swarms around my face or in my ears.
When I run the chain saw the black flies do not bother me. Must be the exhaust. I have been cutting down trees for firewood. I like to get them down before they leaf out or the birdies go to nest.
The apple trees are budding. The ornamental cherry trees are in full bloom. They are gorgeous. The pinks, magentas and reds contrast with the new greens of the leaves and the grass.
The fox is back to pick off my chickens. I do not want to shoot it but by the end of summer I may not have any mature chickens left. I do not own a gun anyway. I am thinking of a paint ball gun. One of my sons told me to freeze the paintballs and it hurts A LOT on impact. O hjave never shot a wild animal or any animal for that matter.
Stay well,
Holly
farmgirl #2499
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Gathered Up: Over 50 Farmgirls |
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Over 50 Farmgirls
