Tuesday, November 1st - Rain, rain, go away!

Hopefully the weather man is right and we might just see a bit of sun this week. I need a couple of days to finish  off the rest of the wood. The weather hasn't cooperated the past few days. But they have been productive just the same. But this is all that's left to do so not too shabby!

We spent last Tuesday slicing and packaging bacon, bacon and more bacon. It's fairly smokey but really good, as is the ham that we packaged on Wednesday.  In the midst of all that I managed to make some black current jelly with the berries that were in the freezer. Now they are in the cupboard along with the apple sauce and honey. I don't seem to be having any problem finding things to keep me busy! I've made myself a to-do list and it will take a while for me to work my way through it.








The rest of the week was spent on various tasks around the house, but mostly cooking, washing dishes and then washing more dishes!  But I'm enjoying it.  There are so many things that I've been wanting to try but some of them need time.   I also did enjoy one day last week when the sun was out and the goats were outside. They all posed for a photo of our little herd out enjoying a sunny fall day.  Here's hoping they can spend a few more days out in the sun. 



Lloyd and our neighbour Frank went fishing on Sunday afternoon. I think it's an avoidance tactic as there are a couple of jobs around the barn that he's not looking forward to doing! Just kidding - he does need a day off once in a while.  He's been making progress and has sorted out a system for us to have water in the barn for the winter - if it works as he hopes it will. Time will tell when it gets really cold. Because it was cold and rainy I spent the afternoon up in the craftroom. Some time was spent organizing and cleaning and then I got started on a couple of projects I'm working on.



Our hens are showing themselves to be overachievers!  We're getting at least 16 eggs a day and they are quickly accumulating in our fridge, so I've put a notice on Facebook for anyone who might be interested in purchasing our farm fresh eggs.  So far the first day I've gotten two responses, so that's a good thing. Actually there were five responses but unfortunately three of those were from people who live in Guelph! 



And finally "Where in the world is Patti?"

Turns out this weekend she was home getting ready for Halloween. Now that the two older kids are in high school, they don't go out trick or treating anymore but Tristen went with his friends. 

Tristen and his "barfing" pumpkin

  Same pumpkin lit up

 Joseph's costume - a stick man - VERY COOL!
(Joseph's mom went to the same arts high school that Patti did - the two of them together are a very creative duo!)















The kids at their teachers home - what fun!

Were you all tempted to make pumpkin pie with those pumpkins? I've found out where pumpkin pie REALLY comes from...TOO FUNNY!