We are having cool and overcast days with some mist; no appreciable rain.
The doctor's appointment went well and I am dismissed! Have to continue with the prednisone until February 15, but at another reduced rate. I am taking the smallest amount possible. He said he hopes, in the nicest way, to never see me again and told him likewise. He is my kind of doctor!
Milking
I see Suzanne is still having troubles with her baby calf and milk cow.
I can report success once I separated the calves. I am fortunate that there was a pen right in front of Willow's feed bunk. I rigged a gate across it so she can see the babies. At first she is reluctant to let down her milk, but I persevere.
I have had two milkings (mornings only) where I almost filled he bucket and got a full pint of heavy cream from each. She might be holding up a little on the cream but that is enough for me to make butter so that is OK.
The last time I didn't even let the calves out to strip her. Her teats are getting a little chapped so I slathered udder balm on after I finished milking and didn't want those rascals slurping it off.
They are very good about heading into the pen....there is grain in there for them.
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and after the milking Willow is visiting with them over the makeshift gate (door on its side)
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I will have a quart of cream to make butter with this morning.
House
I have put the second coat of poly on the bathroom floor. That is what was needed; it is now very slick feeling and after several days I will be able to put a rug down.
I had a senior moment (well, several moments actually).
I had a throw rug in there before I started painting. Yesterday I thought I would find it to be ready to put it back. Looked high and low...no rug. Began looking this morning again; no rug. Walked into the kitchen and voila!
I had put it under the chair in the kitchen...
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It was suggested I show my 'reorganized' ancient upright freezer and share how I find things. Maybe if I commit this to the internet it will make be stick with the organization method. I haven't before!
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You note I keep loose items in a plastic bag so they won't slide into the floor each time I open (untape) the door.
The top shelf is for cooked foods. Now properly labeled and I am happy to report I have used several items recently.
Second is strictly for breads, baked goods and ingredients for making breads.
The third shelf:
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The bottom wired area is for vegetables. See the strange pale green stuff? It looks like shredded or ground cabbage. I will be thawing that this week for soup.
I wondered if you had been in touch with Suzanne, she's having a time with Glory Bee. I can imagine me trying to corral a cow AND a calf...that would be funny. I envy your system. My freezer is a chest style and I have to take everything out everytime to find what I want! I use walmart bags too, for beef, pork, veges, breads, leftovers. Glad you got a good report at the doctor. I have hyperextended my right knee and just keep hurting it once it gets a little better. It's just patch, patch, patch! Yesterday I reached too far loading groceries and crinked it again. I need to set down today and finalize my menu for Thanksgiving. I like to try new recipes and lots of old ones too, everyone's favorites! Wish I had some of that freshly churned butter to put on my table!
ReplyDeleteAh...that freezer looks ship shape, Glenda. Should make access a lot easier now, yes?
ReplyDeleteGlad you've gotten the cows sorted out and that you're getting all the milk and cream you need these days. (BTW - there is no addy loaded to your "Suzanne" link.)
1" of rain yesterday, now high winds 30+. Glad I got the gutters cleaned! Have a good day! *hugs*
Hi Glenda,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you are on the mend. I enjoyed reading about your cows. I love the photo of the mom and the youngsters.
Your freezer looks nice and organized. I was recently forced to clean out my side by side freezer when the bag of tomatoes I had just blended up burst and spilled all over everything when I was trying to adjust the position of the bag. I called my husband up from the basement, and he cleaned the inside while I cleaned up the containers. I did do some organizing while putting things back. I'm hoping that lasts, too.
Oh, and I had to laugh about your senior moment. That sounds like something I would do.
ReplyDeleteAh, Glenda...my friend, I would have your freezer all organized in the blink of an eye!...:)JP
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