Just in time for the long weekend...
Today did turn out to be a lot quieter than the last few days have been. However, that means this will be a very boring post!
I found an odd mushroom growing in the compost pile behind the barn this morning, so I guess this is my entry for Fungi Friday.
I went to check on the goats, and while I was there the fire chief showed up! Apparently the homeowner called him to see about the fire department using the house as a training opportunity. It's a bizarre house that had been added to for years until it makes no sense. She wants to tear it down and build something sane. I gave the chief a tour and got him to promise me that I can come watch when they set it on fire. I will take lots of pictures. I wish I could find a picture of the house. If you have ever heard of the Winchester house, you will get an idea.
The goats are doing well, but I fear I will have to move the fence during the weekend, which I was hoping to avoid.
Here's Panda staring into space and waiting for his close-up.
They love this willow tree! They have stripped the bark off of the smaller branches, but I always move them before they can kill the whole thing.
I can probably wait until Sunday to move the fence, but they will be cranky by then!
On a more annoying note, when I was milking this morning, I noticed Sweet Pea was limping. Sometimes they do that when their feet need a trim. I checked hers and they were fine, but her ankle felt warm. Sigh. It's possible she has a case of laminitis, but I won't be able to get her to the vet to confirm until Tuesday. That means a long boring weekend for her. She's the brown one in the middle.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!
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There is something about burning houses, even for a good cause, that always seems kind of sad. Maybe I just have a negative association with fire - some of us are innately very afraid of it.
I would really like to be able to eat like a goat. Just eat anything. How convenient.
I agree! My sister in law used to be a volunteer firefighter and my husband went to a burn and learn. He took some great pictures that look apocalyptic and tragic. I liked one of them so much that he framed it for me and it hangs on the wall with all the family pictures. Years ago someone I had just met was visiting the house and looked at the wall and asked if all my family had died in a fire! It made me rethink my decor.
I do love this house, even with all its faults, and will be very sad to see it destroyed. The cost to repair it is overwhelming, so I understand the decision. I guess I'm just glad it will be helpful in its last moments instead of just disappearing.
I also wish I could eat like a goat. So much simpler!
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Lol. That would be pretty terrible to frame a picture of an event where people had passed away. I suppose that person made the comment before thinking it through. I estimate about 75 percent of the people that join steemit have a bit of a dark persona. Not a bad thing, but just different. And the vast majority of them would have a picture of a burning building in their house too.
It would be horrible to frame the house fire that killed your whole family! Hahahaha! I agree that a lot of us have a vaguely dark side. Maybe that's the common thread? The shot was pretty artistic, though. And darkness comes naturally. ;)
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Hello..!!!
@goat-girlz
I absolutely love the photo of Panda...!!🤩
The fire department in my area will also burn down old buildings for training.
Perfect spot for mushrooms.
I hadn't thought about goats getting
laminitis. I am familiar with horses getting it...:(
I hope you have a non-crazy weekend....!!!
:)
Goats definitely get laminitis! Sweet Pea is a big girl and that's when they tend to fall prey to it. She's eating more than she needs to because she's still lactating. I am trying to figure out how to dry her off without giving her yet another bout of mastitis. I am also hoping for a non crazy weekend!
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Hi cutie Sweet Pea :)
What a great shot of Panda! I will forever wonder what he could be looking at off in distant space.
Cool looking fungi!
He's clearly thinking deep thoughts, probably about his place in the universe.
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Or else, with his keen eye sight, he spotted a ufo!
Ewww. That looks like what happened the last time my dog found cheese! Lol
What happens when a goat eats a mushroom? Do they avoid them?
Hahahaha! When my dogs find cheese I don't usually find any evidence! Goats will avoid mushrooms. Super helpful trait since there are so many different types and so many can be dangerous.
Thanks for the giggle!
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thanks! loved your fungi, and upped.