Today was our first day this week that neither of us had to go to town. Yesterday we both had appointment to meet with the new doctor at the clinic we've been going to. We were both pretty interested in the guy from the bio that was in our little local paper and we both needed to see the doctor so we went together. We were both VERY happy with this guy! He's from an area very near where I grew up in Virginia. He'd spent time in Alaska (much farther north) when he was in the military. He's like the old fashioned doctor who explained EVERYTHING to both of us and why we should or shouldn't take something or have a test or whatever. When my husband (who's had horrendous experiences with doctors over the past few months) looked at me and twice said "I really like this guy!" I knew we would be okay. I'm SO glad! That's a huge relief for both of us!
And another thing that we've been spending a lot of time trying to decide is whether or not to try and keep our poor geese that are left. We've done everything we can for now. But my husband still doesn't have enough strength back in his leg to be able to properly prepare their area against the blankety-blank weasel that's killed the other 2. So we made arrangements to give them back to the lady we got them from. That was supposed to happen yesterday and then today and our schedules just couldn't mesh and then Steve couldn't catch even one goose. So tomorrow the lady's husband and 2 pre-teen sons are going to come help us round the 4 geese up and put them in the kennel so they can be transported to their house. It's very sad to see them go but they'll be in a bigger flock there and in a little better protected area. When we're better prepared and more settled we will get a couple more with a few chickens and some ducks and put them all together. But we're just not ready yet. And this time I have to remember they are NOT pets! We will take their eggs and when it's time we will have to get used to the idea of eating them. We want to be as self-sufficient as we possibly can.
Ironically our weather's been so warm that our pear tree, our Jonathan apple tree, our rose bush and some other things we planted last spring are starting to bud! They haven't been killed by the grey, rainy, chilly summer or the grey, rainy, warmer winter! That's so nice!
It's the beginnings of our orchard plan!
Someday I want to have honey bees too.
Anyway, I'm rambling. I'm sorry. Haven't had time to even look at my scrappy stuff. I miss it! I'll get back to it sometime soon. Just need to deal with the current pressing issues first and then I can focus on play time.
Hope you all have a fabulous Friday!
Hoping to get at least one layout done today.
