Last October when we had the Halloween snowstorm, the tops of two large oaks out behind the fence were broken. They’ve been sort of hanging around ever since and this week they finally came down. There was only a gentle breeze so they didn’t come crashing through windows and they didn’t smash the fence. It’ll be a heck of a job to clear them away this weekend but it’s nice not to have to worry about them anymore.
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A while ago, I interviewed my readers for a change, and my final question was, “What question have I NOT asked at BTT that you’d love me to ask?” I got some great responses and will be picking out some of the questions from time to time to ask the rest of you. Like now.
Lu asks
Do you have any pet that has a name inspired by your readings?
If not, what would you pick if you DID?
Do any of your friends have book-based names for their pets? (Or their children?)
Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves!
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Edgartown ~ Martha’s Vineyard
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Okay, you can file this in the “Better Late Than Never” category. It’s been busy around here! There’s LAND CLEARING going on!
It’s been a bit slow going, but it’s been good because our landscaper is really looking out for how the land will look and how best to use it without working against what we’ve got. The good news is there’s a lot of really good trees (read: really old, tall, straight, hardwood trees). Enough, in fact, that we can sell some to pay for clearing the land and have some left to look nice and provide shade during the heat of summer. It’s going to be great, y’all!
We did take a break from land and house work Saturday to go to Juniper Moon Farm’s Spring 2012 Shearing Party.
And I am so glad we did! We got to see so many friends that don’t live close enough and spend some time with the animals.
Maddie provided face painting fun for the kids.
The geese behaved themselves quite well.
We also got to meet Susan’s new cow, Luna!
She’s ridiculously sweet.
Our friend Michelle was there with her adorable baby. Hi Michelle!!!!
Paul and Erin. He was probably talking about buses. That’s pretty much what he does these days.
Emily got to talk about her crazy mad skills as a shearer in between working the sheep. She’s only recently back from a stint at the shearing olympics in New Zealand. (Seriously, google “Golden Shears”).
We all got some Jerry love.
Some more than others.
I’m not sure, but I think Jerry remembers Paul.
He spent a good five minutes trying to pull Paul’s shirt off. Neve thought Jerry either really liked or really hated that red shirt.
But after he spent an equal amount of time trying to tear off Paul’s ears I decided he definitely remembers Paul.
Adelaide
Boy Flock
Alabama
Buster
Cosmo and Cassiopeia
Orion
Cini
Little Draco
Callum
Sweet Aldrin
Corvus and Canis
Catalina, Liberty, and Snow
Charles Lindbergh
Beautiful Dora
Capri and Diane
Lovely Cordelia
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Hero Fingers: Ordinary Fingers Transformed Into Superheroes
Homemade Furniture Dusting Spray
Recipe: Tandoori Chicken. This is very, very good.
Love this beer poster! $20
This baby outfit made me laugh. $25
Waldorf Wooden Farm Play Set $80
How to clean and re-grease your Kitchen Aid mixer. Step-by-step instructions, y’all!
What is making you use exclamation points this week? Share with us!!!
Last night, I finally put down my knitting needles long enough to get some spinning done.
I spun these two Merino/Silk/Firestar batts into these two skeins of yarn:
They are slightly thick n thin singles that I hope, maintains the idea of how they looked in the batt–and then slightly fulled. I love how much silk there is in this mix and the texture it gives the yarn is luscious .
Next step: warping the loom!
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That blur is our tufted titmouse who was packing himself one giant ball of cat fluff. He would pull a bit out and then sit on the tray feeder to pack it tighter and then go back for more. It’s the first time I’ve managed to catch anyone in the act. Our squirrel friend hasn’t yet sussed a way up to the feeder again but I have no doubt he will soon be up there again. I’ve already seen a few very close jumps. He just needs a little practice!
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