Started early

   this morning. Was around 5:45 when I saw the cat lurking around the chicken yard. We're down to only two babies and we're pretty sure it has to be the cat. We have kept the chickens confined for the most part and she still lost a couple over the past two weeks. Tim says he's still planning on moving the hen house to the carport and that it won't happen there. Hannah is becoming quite a hand at helping herd the chickens. She stalks and goes on point and slowly walks behind them as we move to the pen when rounding them up. How funny!
 I forgot to mention that on the Fourth I gave Mary Lou, Tena, Cheryl,Athena a small basket each and sent one with Ann so she could pass one to Jeannie. I still need to take one to Pam when we go up next. Guess I could mail Nelta and Erica one. Just wanted to be sure that everyone has one before I can't make them any more.
  After scaring the cat off, I let the birds out and started Buck on his breakfast. Painted another coat on a lawn chair. I may get them done before summer is over. I only buy paint every couple of weeks. haha
Topped off both tanks and watered flowers. Blah blah blah......oh, and mowed a few strips of the yard that needed it - don't intend to mow the whole thing as it's way to dry. Brushed down Buck really well and Cotton had his turn without the extra feed. Sprayed down Hank with flea spray. His hair is growing back but every few days has to be treated. We tried the spot on stuff even every 3 weeks like Chip suggested but it didn't work. Spraying and benadryl seem to work best for him this year.

  Chatted with this lovely girl about 3:45 this a.m.. She had been up all night I presume. Didn't chat long but was nice of her to say hey. Said she didn't know if she was coming down to see her dad or not this summer.

  Remember at the end of the day you can always relax by the fire.
Forgot to tell you that I talked to big brother a few days back. He's doing okay and still living up north.

It's a diamond day....

Another wonderful Wednesday

  Trying the new blogger face this a.m.. we'll see.
  It's a little cloudy this morning but it's gonna be another great day. T is working OT and just left on the bike.

Well, dadgummit! Seems it will only let me load one picture at a time or per day. Not sure which. It just stops working .....anyway, today's picture is another basket I finished after the big one I was working on.

  Not sure if I will go and groom the dogs today or not. Catching up on laundry and need to make a deposit today. Seems to be a day of uncertainy.

Some days are diamonds.

Throwaway Thursday 5am and

 ....I've already put something in the "Thursday" pile. Yay! Pretty cool, huh? I will add a few more things as the day goes along.
  T is working OT today. Funny...when he was leaving the plant on Tues. ..Sheila forgot to tell him he got the OT. She called me to ask me to tell him. As he was leaving in the parking lot 2-3 other friends told him and so did Sheila. So now that 4 woman have told him ....he gets home and the first thing I do? Tell him. lol Told him this a.m. that he should call them all and thank them this a.m. .....

This dark old cloud didn't leave us a drop but others managed to leave behind 4.5" of rain over the last few days. Getting kinda soggy but for the most part the ground is soaking it right up. Come on grass!!!!! We have shut the cross gate to keep the horses out of the two little pastures to give it a rest. In a week or two they will be allowed to enjoy taller grass. haha The short stuff is still better than the hay...just ask them. lol

Here's basket number three for the year/week. I think I may keep this one for myself. I like it. Of course that's my problem (one of them lol)I like them all!

Almost done! Needs the handles. Actually I got them on day before yesterday. Just didn't take a picture. I have almost finished #4. Will finish it this a.m..
  My trouble with the cartilage or whatever has let up quite a bit. I did figure out not to weed the flower bed yet.....dang it! They need weeding desparately. Not all of them but several of them. Sis says she won't be putting out a garden this year. I know she will miss it but she doesn't need the extra work at this time...if they put out a few maters like R wants to it will help a little. Maybe one of her friends can bring her some okra. haha Weird pod like things ....yuck! Oh, forgot slimey!
  Well, had an interesting afternoon. Nice visit with S and R. Ended up taking S to hospital to have heart checked....she got to go home but needs stress test soon.....Some days are stones.