Blind Hog and Acorn got the wall sculpture delivered and installed. A bit of unusual farm work to say the least! Good news is that Glen and Becky are happy and the piece looks great in its new home. Now Acorn just needs to figure out the next chapter for the Great Farm Plan… RainsContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #29~ Not Complaining About the Summer Rains!”
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Season 2, Episode #28~ The Doctor Will See You Now…
Blind Hog saw an ortho dude and it is all good news- torn calf muscle and he is already doing “all the right rehab things.” Tincture of Time , as my old MD boss would say. In the meantime, he does what he can, puts his leg up, wears one of my stylish hiking compressionContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #28~ The Doctor Will See You Now…”
Season 2, Episode #27~ Mr. Dillon! Mr. Dillon!
Blind Hog seems intent on injuring himself, this week it was a torn calf muscle. Oh well, “we see this…” Good news is that he is able to move about the cabin freely, albeit a bit slower than his usual. Swelling has gone down and he can bear weight on the injured leg. Tincture ofContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #27~ Mr. Dillon! Mr. Dillon!”
Season 2, Episode #26~ Whatta Saturday!
Blind Hog and Acorn capped off a fun-filled week by getting up early today to milk goats, pick 4 gallons of blueberries at a nearby berry farm, and then sort-load-drive a dozen goats to today’s livestock sale about 16 miles away. On top of that- the high heat, humidity and intermittent rain showers made forContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #26~ Whatta Saturday!”
Season 2, Episode #25~ Working Calves and Kids…
Triple digit heat indices, Blind Hog and Acorn have been sweatin’ fools. Calves got “worked”, goat kids separated from their mommas. Garden is string trimmed, wild black raspberries picked. Elderflowers have been plucked and stuffed into gallon jars to make “St. Germaine” cordial- recipe on the new farm website! Broiler chicks are something new- readyContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #25~ Working Calves and Kids…”
Season 2, Episode #24~ Sneaky Snakes
Weather has gone from “light jackets” to “turn on the a/c” in a matter of days… Acorn has had some run-ins with local snakes, one of which had got the goose off her nest and was in the process of eating an egg- all when they might be starting to hatch! (well, if there areContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #24~ Sneaky Snakes”
Season 2, Episode #23~ Mannish Water
Busy week on the farm PLUS a Farm Guest! Dr. Frank Pinkerton, nigh on 93 yrs old, drove himself to Missouri to visit a goat farm in the making, speak at a conference/show/sale in Sedalia, as well as spend a few “leisurely days” here at the farm, and yes- he did make it back homeContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #23~ Mannish Water”
Season 2, Episode #21~ The Goosie Hut is Built!
Blind Hog and Acorn have been busy- the goslings are growing too damn fast and they needed their own pen. It took a couple days, but as we speak, they are enjoying green grass and fresh air, and no competition with the nine chicken peeps! Listen in Sunday morning and find out all the news.Continue reading “Season 2, Episode #21~ The Goosie Hut is Built!”
Season 2, Episode #20~ Things Settling Down
Diagnosis is in on the Outback- it is not good. She has been deemed a total loss. However, Blind Hog and Acorn will replace her with the very same thing so it will all work out. Thank you, State Farm. Fun was had weeding the garden, moving a huge forsythia bush, playing with goslings andContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #20~ Things Settling Down”
Season 2, Episode #19~ Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By- the Computer Had Hiccups
Blind Hog and Acorn recorded their podcast a day early but did not realize that the computer was having technical issues- the recording had gaps, much like hiccups. Acorn did not feel like doing a 2 hr edit on a 35 min podcast and promises this will not happen again. Soldier though and try toContinue reading “Season 2, Episode #19~ Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By- the Computer Had Hiccups”
