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Category Archives: Country Living in Virginia
Animals and Children…go great together.
These are some pictures my daughter took of me and her son (my grandson) Ryland this week. It’s amazing to me how children just naturally gravitate toward animals that are so much larger than they are. Animals who can be … Continue reading
Our Dog Chloe, All Grown Up…Almost
This is Chloe. Back in the spring of this year my daughter and I were driving to an early morning farmers market to sell soap, about 2 weeks after having to put our labrador, Onyx down, when we saw two … Continue reading
Posted in Country Living in Virginia
Tagged Business, Chloe, Dog, fences for dogs and goats, Malachi, Pet, Puppy, Recreation, Shopping
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There Is A Possum In The Hen House!
Last night I was outside feeding the critters just a little after 6pm, which, at this time of year, means I’m feeding in the dark. I don’t mind feeding in the dark, or even milking then either. I wear a … Continue reading
Posted in Country Living in Virginia
Tagged Agriculture, Bird, Chicken, dumb chickens, Possum, possums eating chickens, Poultry
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Felted Soap!
For some strange reason, I have recently developed a fascination for all things woolen. Maybe it’s because of these absolutely wonderful wool socks I’m wearing right now, or the pair that I’ve had for years that are all stretched out … Continue reading
Posted in Country Living in Virginia
Tagged crafting, felted soap, new zealand sheep, soap felting, soap making, woolen crafts
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Washing Machine Complaint
I just realized this morning that I have not complained about my new washing machine in quite some time. And this machine sooooo deserves ample complaint. I’ve really slacked. Today, we do not need MORE goods and appliances, we need … Continue reading
Meet Matilda and Pork Chop
Just wanted to introduce the newest members of the farm family, Matilda (pink with some black spots) and Pork Chop, (just plain pink). Matilda has been employed to til the up the garden and dig up roots and junk in … Continue reading
Busted Bazaar
I make soap. I make quite a lot of soap. After awhile it starts taking over the house and the humans no longer have room to do ordinary activities like cook, eat, and possibly even sleep. I collect pens, not … Continue reading
Posted in Country Living in Virginia
Tagged bazaars, blue faced liecester sheep, craft shows, felting, icelandic sheep, needle felting, roving, sheep, wool
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Where Has 2012 Gone?
For some reason I decided to look at WordPress today after recieving an email about some new themes. I haven’t even figured out any of the old themes yet so maybe I’ll hold off on that just now. I haven’t … Continue reading
Onyx Had His Leg Removed
Onyx made it through his surgery with flying colors, no complications so far at all. When I got to the vet’s office last night to get him they had already had him outside to use the bathroom and were … Continue reading
