A Tumble Creek Farm Ewe

A Tumble Creek Farm Ewe
One of many

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Today on the Farm

WINDY! The wind started whipping at 2 am suddenly, but at 6 am there was not a cloud in the sky, no moisture, and no leaves on the trees. A nip in the air today but living in Central Oregon every day is different. Tomorrow could be gloomy or above 60 degrees. The Cascade Mountains do not have any significant amount of new snow visible from the front deck.
   Yesterday the girls (15 bred ewes) decided they wanted to visit with their friends (ewe lambs and retirees) in the other dry lot (winter feeding area), so they simply rubbed on the field fence which pulled down the 6 x 6 railroad timber planted in concrete, and proceeded to walk through the gate. Thinking we were caught up on big projects for the fall was foolishness. I'm hoping the weather holds so the fence can be repaired sooner rather than later. Or in practical terms, sometime before lambs arrive in mid-February so I can regroup the ewes as necessary.
   Knitting projects completed to date for Christmas gifts: 2 pair children's socks. Not nearly enough for the 5 grandchildren so I must focus, focus, focus. Oh, and one Christmas stocking for the last granddaughter that is now 1 1/2 years old.
   With Thanksgiving just around the corner there is need to gather the women of the family to decide the protocol for the day. And planning for Christmas Day as well. Having adult children is no easy affair to work around, plus the inlaws and outlaws. However, we all manage to sit down to a wonderful meal together after watching The Parade after the turkey is in the oven. We started this tradition when the kids were little, about 25 years ago. Then sometime in the evening when we are stuffed and not the turkey anymore, we watch 'It's a Wonderful Life' and/or 'White Christmas'. Had to buy the DVD as we wore out the VHS a few years back. Gotta have a cuppa Hot Buttered Rum (with or without the rum) and another piece of pie. Enjoy!

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