We've had to turn the heat on for a few hours each morning for the past couple days....and you know what that means....
We've picked the last of our veggies, dried as much herbs as we can store, and canned some things for winter.
Now, its really time to get rolling on the firewood (we have a significant amount chopped, but it needs to hauled out of the woods)....
...And, of course, finish the buildings. Actually, they are pretty close to completion. All still need electricity, though....before daylight savings, preferably!
It's been a challenge for Don, between his work schedule, Will's work and school schedule, and the physical limitations of our girls, although they have done their very best. They will be well-prepared to help their future husbands with all sorts of projects!
We've really been missing Nate, especially in the building projects department. But, he's doing well in Pennsylvania, and we're thrilled about that.
With the help of Grace and Rosie, Don disassembled our old chicken coop, harvested the materials he needed from it, and assembled our new, larger chicken coop in ONE Sunday afternoon! It still needs some finishing touches, but the chickens are able to use it now.
Looks great, Grace!
Chickens, not being the smartest of birds, are creatures of habit that do not adapt to change easily.
To convince them to abandon the pile of leftover material that lay in the spot where their old coop sat, and move into the new one....about 40 yards away.
As it got darker and darker outside, we stealthily crept around the backyard with flashlights, cornering and catching chickens. I'm surprised no one called the cops to report the strange goings-on in this quiet valley!
I'm sure the neighbors thought we were killing them as they screeched while being transported to their new abode, one-by-one.
It sounded like Jurassic Park meets Westbrook Farms! Oy Vey!! But, they'll adapt after a few more nights, I hope! Until then, we're going to find eggs in all sorts of places....
We're praying for a nice day, and folks who are in the mood to buy maple syrup this Saturday at the Dog Fest in Ithaca, NY.
I'm pretty excited about this weekend - Nate's coming home for a visit and we're finally getting our family portrait done. The last "professional quality" portrait we had taken was... 12 years ago! And, we still have this one, taken seven years ago, hanging on our wall...
I'd say it's time for an update, wouldn't you?
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