Presenting Goldie, our crooner.. but only to this song. Every day (when I have this local radio program on), she sings along. We love this girl.
Bill Kenny (formerly of the Ink Spots) – “Thank Heaven for You” via KWIX Radio
I will be back soon with a road trip post, then a giveaway soon afterward (My Mama wrote a book!).
Happy Fall to All.. See You Soon!
Here, Ruby shows off the smart and useful trick that she taught herself, while Gracie tries to help.
Happy World Donkey Day to all!
The newest member of our family -- Mr. W’s 2 month old Mountain Cur puppy.
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a puppy around here, and she is a fireball. Banjo (our almost 10 year old JRT) and Chloe (our 6 year old Corgi mix) are not pleased.
Pecking orders are being established, and slowly things are calming down a bit.
I hope :)
This has been the Summer of the Owls at Flat Creek Farm. Some of you may recall my mother’s close encounter with a baby owl in Spring of 2010. Several weeks ago I noticed a group of birds flying right over my head after dark. I was packing my two roosters back to the chicken coop for the night (ah yes, just another day in my crazy life). After the roosters were put to bed these odd little birds became friendlier, oscillating their heads in a most familiar way. Owls, I thought… “baby” owls! And I was correct. They’ve been guests around the chicken coop area nearly every night. It seems they are preying on the mice in that area. Hey, no problem with that!
Here are some of “my” owls. I do believe they are Eastern Screech Owls. They are very small. If anyone has more particulars on them, please chime in.
They were friendly and calm, even while the camera flashed.
They talk to each other. Not screeching, but sweet little ‘coos’ – like “hey, I’m over here! where are you?”
My favorite shot ~ love the little curly tufts!
I don’t know how long they’ll be frequenting my backyard, but for now I really enjoy my almost nightly visits with the Owls!
*Read more about Eastern Screech Owls in Missouri here. This link also solved our mystery night call that we’ve been hearing for several years here!
This morning’s breakfast in the barnyard,
Ruby & Hazel ~
Have a blessed and beautiful Sunday!
First, I want to thank so many of you who commented last week about your “roots.” I enjoyed them all!
Second… I cannot even believe I’ve gone more than a week without posting. Truth is, our weather has been blah. And so have I. But today we have a bit o’ blue sky, and life is good.
Here’s a quick mosaic from today. Our Fall color is only beginning in this neck of the woods.
If you time things just right around here, you can see the most amazing rodeo in the back yard. Hee Haw Style. Loud, hearty brays can be heard, as well as lots of playful, teasing kicking. And running. Lots of running. Here are a few pics from their play time today. You may notice that the girls are getting their Winter coats now.
Gracie kicks (please pardon our muddy coats as we didn’t have time to get all prettied up) ~
Rodeo time ~ What a joy to watch…
I’ll leave you with this…
… and a hope that wherever you may be, you’re not being deprived of Blue Skies and Sunshine, and cute fuzzy kittens to cuddle (or the equivalent thereof). Because, as we all know, it’s the little things that really count!
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