2019: Week 10

March 4 - March 10

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Really buckling down and getting the ceilings and walls finished. Our bed frame was falling apart so we had a replacement to install. Since we were moving the largest item out, we figured it was a good time to do the bedroom. We also started the craft room since everything was pulled out or at least away from the walls due to the electric work. 2 walls need one last coat so those pictures will wait until next week.

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Bedroom View 1: Before

Sam worked on this room while I deep cleaned the kitchen and started the craft room.

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Bedroom View 1: During

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Bedroom View 1: After

We LOVE it!!

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Bedroom View 2: Before

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Bedroom View 2: During

Ceiling and Painting Time!

Bedroom View 2: After

A whole new room!!

This is so me!

Maybe a slight alteration to ‘rage out and/or cry.’ ;) Give those emotions their time! Then let them go and give your brain the reins. All about that balance, baby!

Athena

We lost this sweet girl Friday night. She didn’t roost with the flock and, though we looked for a long time, we couldn’t find her or Derp. We were hoping they just roosted in one of Derp’s hiding spots and would return the next day. Whatever took her tried getting Derp too but she escaped.

Athena

The awkward teenage phase

Athena

Back when she was a baby chick, March of 2015. 4 years is much too young but at least we gave her a wonderful life and tons of love.

Athena: Following The Trail

Large piles of feathers are never a good sign but I still had hope. None of the feathers had skin attached so maybe she got away.

Athena: Following The Trail

This is in a drainage ditch a full property over. Lots of Derp feathers mixed in. We can’t figure out why they were so far away. Maybe they were chased? Maybe dragged? Maybe Derp was trying to help? We’ll never know.

Athena: Following The Trail

After the drainage ditch, I lost the trail for a while. I finally picked it back up across the street and a bit up the mountain. Still hoping she got away but starting to give up.

Athena: Following The Trail

This second area looks a critter’s territory. Not den but maybe a safe spot?

Athena: Following The Trail

This last spot is when I knew for sure that she was dead. There’s a chunk of feathers with a large flap of skin attached. (bottom left)

Athena: Following The Trail

Found in the same feathered area as the skin. I don’t know exactly what part this is but I do recognize chicken insides. This is too large for her to have survived. We never found the body so we’re assuming she was dragged back to a den. We did find some fur tufts on some wild blackberry thorns. Based on the color, feel and smell, we think it was a opossum.

Foggy Sunday Morning

Foggy Sunday Morning

Foggy Sunday Morning

Foggy Sunday Morning