I can tell I am on the mend. Apart from my appetite returning and lots more energy… I also snapped off about 60 photos of various things that were happening today. Iron clad proof that I am getting better!
Like our sapphires? Jeff was let into a secret spot to do some gemstone fossicking! I didn’t go because I classed it under ‘Possibly Overdoing It’ but Jeff brought me home some sand to pan and it was great! Found a couple of the above sapphires.
The creek is full of zircon and hematite – although some have looked at the photos and also suggested garnet but will have to look into that.
There are all just tiny scraps but so pretty!
Then I started on a long long long overdue job – turning Ruby’s old fence palings into kindling!
Out with the saw horses and power tools!
Also a mallet and splitter
I did a good number without going mad and split quite a few
Our kindling box was looking a bit grim
Much better – just have to get back out there more regularly to work through those palings and get them out of the way. They looks so rubbishy hanging around!
Pip whinged for ages about coming outside. So I opened the door – and he walked away. I closed the door, he returned and looked sad. I opened the door… he walked off… If you own a cat, you’ll get this!! Eye Roll.
Eventually I just grabbed him and suited him up in his harness and took him for a walk
I thought it was time to introduce him to our new chooks
There was initial shock as they all stood stock still, necks stretched up watching our every move!
Then they sought safety in numbers with the older girls
Curiosity got the better of a couple of braver ones who returned for a closer look…
Then, for no reason, they thought something was going to eat them so all six sprinted up the other side of the yard! (Chickens are hilarious when they are running flat out)
Meanwhile the older girls are like ‘meh’
Clearly the show was over the other side, and soon everyone was together to stare at Pip
Pip stared back
One of the young birds did a lot of walking back and forth a lot closer… she was curious but didn’t come all the way over.
Pip eventually gave me that ‘look’ which probably meant it was time to get back to the comfort of a couch and fire
I finished up by snapping a few shots of the autumn leaves as the colours are so deep and pretty – even if they are past their best!
Cheers!
So glad that you are feeling better. Never fun to be under the weather and you seem to have had a giant dose. Stay well and don’t overdue.
Thanks Carmen! Trying to not overdo it… going a bit stir crazy I must admit! 🙂
Great that you’re feeling better.
Chickens do make me laugh!
They are funny things aren’t they?? Half of them got out yesterday… tricky maneuvering the young ones back – they don’t yet follow the scraps bucket like the smarter older chooks!
So glad to hear you’re feeling better, Lisa! You have had quite a time of it lately. What beautiful colors in those leaves! Out in the yard always gives you a little boost as well!! Take it easy for a while.
Thanks Pat!
You are so right… being outside and enjoying what is in the garden (even if it is horribly scruffy) really perks me up!!