tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post5878692425327306728..comments2023-11-28T20:13:15.814-05:00Comments on e-i-e-i-omg! The final chapter?: e-i-e-i-olio!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-54383090885305107352017-05-13T22:45:07.988-04:002017-05-13T22:45:07.988-04:00You got pictures! When did you have time for that...You got pictures! When did you have time for that? (In between bruisings, no doubt...) sorry if my horny children sullied your creamy skin....I appreciated ALL your help!melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252897236597700469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-88799900837095079072017-05-11T09:18:40.906-04:002017-05-11T09:18:40.906-04:00I think you need a vacation from your weekends. Di...I think you need a vacation from your weekends. Did you have time to breathe? Here's hoping you have less chaos next weekend ;-)Theresa Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226952474166295533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-19670625474915428742017-05-10T10:42:49.961-04:002017-05-10T10:42:49.961-04:00Hi Susan :)) That was very nice to read!! Power ou...Hi Susan :)) That was very nice to read!! Power out for that long scares me. When I was much younger, I had a really rough time in an ice storm in Montreal. Downtown in a horrible apartment in January with no power for a week. People were insane and I couldn't bolt my door hard enough. Since then I get very nervous when the power goes out. We don't have any alternate power, just a fireplace for heat. I'm glad your chicks were all okay! <br /><br />I love the odd couple! Thanks for sharing all the photos! :) Little Pepperoni is SO CUTE...I want to hug him!!!!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-25030486826353800482017-05-10T09:36:33.833-04:002017-05-10T09:36:33.833-04:00I found a recipe online that sounds like exactly w...I found a recipe online that sounds like exactly what you described. It is on our menu for Saturday morning.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12802356002116184452017-05-10T09:34:13.810-04:002017-05-10T09:34:13.810-04:00Mama Pea - I'm with you, kid! It was 34* agai...Mama Pea - I'm with you, kid! It was 34* again this morning - I was out with gloves and down vest and insulated boots again. Enough!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-31721909191346642642017-05-10T09:33:31.367-04:002017-05-10T09:33:31.367-04:00FB - I would really like to pick your brain about ...FB - I would really like to pick your brain about an issue (one of many) with the male Maremma. If you read this, send me an email - swomersley@gmail.com. This guy doesn't know his ass from his elbow, but the dogs were his late wife's - she knew what she was doing, but now she's gone. Sounds like Bess (great name) has the best of all worlds.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-21881891259965375842017-05-10T09:31:47.898-04:002017-05-10T09:31:47.898-04:00I didn't think I needed one until we lost powe...I didn't think I needed one until we lost power for two weeks one year. That settled it. I could only afford a small one, but it's better than none.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-18855857792504194072017-05-10T09:30:59.861-04:002017-05-10T09:30:59.861-04:00I'll settle for quiet. If it's boring, I ...I'll settle for quiet. If it's boring, I would just complain. :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-22907641115144835202017-05-10T09:30:36.385-04:002017-05-10T09:30:36.385-04:00Oh, kymber - if only I COULD nap! I am just not a...Oh, kymber - if only I COULD nap! I am just not a napper. I'd need an off switch for that hamster cage that is my brain.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-20067860639270130022017-05-09T20:46:39.542-04:002017-05-09T20:46:39.542-04:00You've got to stop having weekends off working...You've got to stop having weekends off working your day job! How you have enough energy to do all you do on your weekends is beyond me! How very thoughtful of you to set up all the dates for shearing of sheep close by you. Sounds like some of the sheep would suffer if you didn't see to it.<br /><br />We haven't been having your rain, but boy howdy, it sure is staying cool. I'm still wearing my down chore jacket when working outside. Beginning to feel I need a brooder lamp to attach to my hat.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-76221900333394402872017-05-09T19:28:48.107-04:002017-05-09T19:28:48.107-04:00The whole LGD thing can be so complicated. I have...The whole LGD thing can be so complicated. I have my Maremma, Bess, who is just the very best dog. She guards the sheep, chickens, cattle, plus the Border collies and me, but her role is more farm dog than LGD in that she always has access to my mudroom (with the Orvis beds), and she gets regular brushing, daily hikes, and frequent small road trips in the truck. She often sleeps at least part of the night with the stock during the grazing season, but always seeks shelter in inclement weather, as do the sheep. I would feel uncomfortable with dogs being in the situation you described. farm buddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02746039869965536774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-61531291082409312482017-05-09T17:08:48.632-04:002017-05-09T17:08:48.632-04:00What a whirlwind of work and fun. You just remind...What a whirlwind of work and fun. You just reminded me about putting a generator on the top of our list. We had a dry day today, but rain started just after dinner. We are getting more too.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-26911789033720712572017-05-09T15:18:38.446-04:002017-05-09T15:18:38.446-04:00We've discussed a hand pump.....but that's...We've discussed a hand pump.....but that's as far as it's ever gotten. In the summer we have the rain tanks to scoop water from. Winter is a pain. We'll run the generator to flush toilets and fill jugs, but it really bogs it down.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-92144519145610477862017-05-09T14:41:35.088-04:002017-05-09T14:41:35.088-04:00My goodness, what a time you've had! I hope th...My goodness, what a time you've had! I hope the rest of the week is quiet and boring to make up for it!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-28871827276552174352017-05-09T14:32:48.799-04:002017-05-09T14:32:48.799-04:00Susan - you put all of the rest of us to shame!!! ...Susan - you put all of the rest of us to shame!!! the amount of stuff you get done in a day shouldn't be legal!!! and then there's the fact that you have a job and a 2hour commute daily??? and a perpetual smile on your face???<br /><br />enough gurl! go have a freakin nap!<br /><br />sending much love and hopefully helpful energy your way! your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-20518050678425944972017-05-09T14:22:08.976-04:002017-05-09T14:22:08.976-04:00Sunny, yes. Not too cool, though. I have a LOT o...Sunny, yes. Not too cool, though. I have a LOT of seedlings to get in the ground! But it sure beats the heck out of hot and humid.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-78328229541074426772017-05-09T14:21:32.141-04:002017-05-09T14:21:32.141-04:00Michelle - I really love my shearer. He is the ni...Michelle - I really love my shearer. He is the nicest young guy. He does a good job, is very reasonable and pretty prompt. He has to drive a good 45 minutes south to us, so I always coordinate friends and neighbors.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-4261202222593979222017-05-09T14:20:08.354-04:002017-05-09T14:20:08.354-04:00Oh, cripes! 21? In May? Has Ma Nature lost her ...Oh, cripes! 21? In May? Has Ma Nature lost her mind? I don't use much electric either - except for brooding season and the freezers. But, boy, do I miss running water!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-90378665851623830832017-05-09T14:19:01.632-04:002017-05-09T14:19:01.632-04:00Ed, it is so simple! Spray or lightly grease muffi...Ed, it is so simple! Spray or lightly grease muffin tins, put a half (they called for a full slice, but it's salty!) slice in the bottom of each. Put a bit of shredded cheese, break an egg in each cup, drizzle a teaspoon of cream, sprinkle with s/p and dried thyme and bake at 375 for 15 minutes.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12547645999496676462017-05-09T14:17:46.156-04:002017-05-09T14:17:46.156-04:00wow...busy times! we got a lot of rain too. now ...wow...busy times! we got a lot of rain too. now it's sunny and cool! i wish it would stay like this!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-57809486605393273172017-05-09T13:49:18.026-04:002017-05-09T13:49:18.026-04:00Woman? Whoa, man; have you had a crazy time of it!...Woman? Whoa, man; have you had a crazy time of it! My shearer was supposed to come today but called in sick. But at least I got my part done – collecting fleece samples from all the adults (for marketing and testing) and checking to see who could be rooed (three less to pay the shearer to do).Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-41435383433271628692017-05-09T13:39:29.282-04:002017-05-09T13:39:29.282-04:00Olio is a word I recognized immediately for the sa...Olio is a word I recognized immediately for the same reasons as you!<br /><br />I remember those days of lengthy power outages and livestock. Fortunately where I live now with just two children and much quicker response times for getting the juice flowing again, I don't have it as hard.<br /><br />I was just getting ready to throw out some leftover prosciutto from a party. I'm now searching for a recipe like you described above!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-84727259773019949862017-05-09T13:19:29.440-04:002017-05-09T13:19:29.440-04:00It's been a busy week for you. Glad your power...It's been a busy week for you. Glad your power is back. I don't use much electric, but oh, the freezers!!! They NEED their go-juice.<br /><br />Some sun, and warmth would be welcome. We got ZAPPED last night--a low of 21....so much for the blossums that were popping out.<br />:(Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com