Ruling the Roost
We needed a rooster for our Buff Orpington ‘chicks’. And so, I posted on a North Idaho Chickens Facebook page “ISO” a rooster. Within a few days we had,...
Cheep Labor
So, we got our portable greenhouses built and we were given 4 hens and a rooster. Now we can relax and let the chickens do the work of enriching...
Fair Time 2017
This year we all participated in the Fair, in one way or another. I volunteered again in the Flower Department, helping my friend Tess, but this year I had a...
Emergency! Come right away!
“Calling Dr. Bombay, calling Dr. Bombay. Emergency! Come right away!” I asked if he wanted a band-aid, he said, “no I just need some black tape!” Pop has a...
Now Summer has Started!
So, it’s been one year plus 4 days since we moved onto the “property”. Everyone is working hard, “making hay while the sun shines” as the saying goes. Brian...
The Circus is in Town
Bonners Ferry Rotary Club Presents The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus I remember going to the Los Angeles Coliseum to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in,...
The Garden ~ Flags ~ Memorial Day & A Parade!
So, we decided to do a garden. So naturally we are taking a seed saving class at the local extension office. I think we’ve learned more from the locals...
Still Snowing
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of the loveliness of this place! All the seasons have their share of sheer breath-taking beauty.
First Snow
We got our first real snow this past weekend. I think it’s only about 8+ inches so far. In the photo of the house, you can see some snow...
A walk-about the property
We took advantage of a nice warm day a couple weeks ago and went for a walk. Winter snow hit this weekend and we have about 8″ of the...