Thankful For The Ordinary
- May 30, 2011
- Category: Daily Diary
- (9) Comments
Thank you one and all for your concern and comments. Yes, we are still stuck and unfortunately, another rain storm came through last night.
Memorial Day, a day of remembrance. I think about our veterans, about those who had the courage to stand up and fight for our country and for freedom and I give thanks to them; each and every one, and I honor them for all they have done for us. You who have served in our military or who are currently serving are in my thoughts every day as are your families. Thank you.
It is because others have served to preserve our way of life, I am able to wander our farm and even though our roads are still out, there is a simplicity and beauty to farm life every day.
Amazingly, we never lost power, the brooder light remained on and the chicks are thriving. What a precious face!
Each chick is so special and has a unique personality.
When my Mother discovered we couldn’t get out, she said we could eat our chickens if we got hungry and I know some of you do and I understand why but the more I work with these animals, the less I can bear the thought of eating meat. Thus, Mountain Man has given our farm the nickname “Red Pine Mountain Zoo.”
We decided to take our dogs hiking yesterday. Toby does what a newfoundland does best; enjoy water.
The main purpose of the hike was to see if our forest had been damaged. I can’t begin to tell you how much we love our trees.
The dogs made the most of the puddles while Mountain Man and I navigate mud that sucks our boots off.
Thankfully, not many trees were down.
What a great day; hiking with our dogs. Watching them enjoy life, spending time enjoying each others company.
Both Mountain Man and I salute you who are veterans, active duty service people and your families. It is because of you we are able to appreciate the blessings of freedom surrounding us.
Somehow amid all these storms, I think you have it all–the appreciation of beautiful trees, the love of those little animals who you treat as pets, and the love of a good man. How nice that you can enjoy these things. I admire you.
Date: May 30, 2011
Somehow, I would hardly care if I were cut off from the world for a while. You could walk out past that one washout if necessary. The chickens are adorable!
Date: May 30, 2011
I’m glad the forest and the chicks are okay! Whew!
Date: May 30, 2011
Glad your power stayed on and you didn’t have too many trees down. I think the Red Pine Mountain Zoo is a great name for your farm! Mountain Man doesn’t want to eat your chickens or turkey either though, does he?
Date: May 31, 2011
Catching up on what’s happening in your neck of the woods! What a storm you all had! Glad you and all the animals are safe and sound. Water is very powerful when unleashed, no wonder it’s a power source! The baby chicks are as cute as can be! MM will be very busy in the days ahead repairing the road, etc. I am so behind as I have a full time job now and have to be up at 5am in order to take care of all my dogs and cats so I can get to work by 630am. Needless to say, I go to bed pretty early. I’m really a night owl and these early hours are an adjustment.. My best to you, my friend in Vermont! Anything on Pete lately?
Date: May 31, 2011
Well, I can’t see how you could walk out past any of that damage – the expanse is so wide and deep, it will take some experts to repair those roads. You and Carl are just amazing that you’re handling it all in stride like the rugged mountain people you are – people who live in the city or suburbs can’t relate to the way you are cut off from the world and how self-sufficient you have to be to live where you do. You are truly amazing!
Date: May 31, 2011
I showed Terry your damage. We are both just sick for you.
Linda
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Date: May 31, 2011
Oh what totally adorable little chick faces. They are precious. Yes, definitely makes one want to become a vegetarian. Pass the tofu please.
Well one blessing with all the deluge is the bright, vivid greens that are visible everywhere. Truly breathtaking.
Date: June 01, 2011
It just seems like we have had so much weather related turmoil in the US the last few weeks. The destruction in Missouri and Alabama from tornadoes, flooding of the mighty Mississippi and your storms in Vermont are all natural disasters of immense proportions.
I am so relieved that you are safe, though, chickens, dogs, horses, etc – and that you went through it all with power intact.
Our service related holidays are so difficult for me. I am an Army brat ( stepdad retired as a full Infantry colonel with three tours in VietNam ), and many other family members are military. My oldest son has been in the AF reserves for 17 years now and is activated quite often since so many troops are deployed from Travis AFB, 60 miles from us. He’ll soon make Master Sgt, the highest noncommissioned rank he can achieve ( he’s now too old for OCS ) but he likes the AF – his dad got out as an AF Major. I felt so terribly sad, a couple of weeks ago, when 12 Marines from one unit in Afghanistan, lost their lives. My prayers go out to all these families and men and women who sacrifice so that we may know freedom.
Date: June 04, 2011