For the ladies gallery

Here is a close up for the "for Merrie" gallery.

The other picture I mention below

Here is the other picture I mentioned below, but forgot to post.

Halibut fishing

I guess I neglected to write about the big fishing trip to Port Angeles with Bob. Nancy, Bea and I went out fishing with him for halibut. I will talk later about the big fish I caught - much bigger than Nancy's. The first night we stayed in a fine motel in which the blinds wouldn't shut, so Nancy and I spent the whole night looking out to see who was looking in. Needless to say, the second night we found another motel much more to our liking. Because of the so called smooth water, I did manage to feel a little seasick (I hear you Uncle Roy)!! When the wind whipped up, the choppy seas did cure my seasickness, but didn't do much for my nerves. Now, about that big fish. Perhaps I will just post a picture of it. It might look like a dogfish, but really I think it is a halibut.

The other picture is proof that Bob got Bea into his boat.

Another picture of the ladies....

This picture is especially for Merrie - hope you're signing in Merrie!! You asked for more pictures of the ladies -and here they are......

The ducks have a new home.

Well, the ducks are now out in their new home. They have a new pen - hopefully raccoon safe. They seem quite happy - eating and drinking and waddling about in a group and sleeping in a pile. Tomorrow I will post some pictures of them if i remember. They are about twice or three times the size they started out as. Please scroll down to see how cute and little they were just a couple weeks ago. And now, twice as big at least - and still cute.

Another Travis picture

And here he is with his grandma Bea and great aunt Marie.

I forgot to post a picture of Travis the other day. Here he is with his dad.

Yes, the ducklings have arrived

I have finally found some little ducklings. They are cuter than cute, and very busy. Their new home for the moment is in the huge shower and they seem to enjoy it in there. There are two pekings, two rouens, and two blue swedish. A nice variety. I think the farm is close to being complete. Bob wants me to call about some free alpaca, but I just don't know. Any feelings about that out there? I don't know how to shear them and really don't want to learn. And then there is the kangaroo issue. How does a person feel about a kangaroo on a farm - (actually a wallaby). I will now try to post a picture of the little cuties. And think about working in the garden and doing some pots.

Another Friday night - relaxing

Another Friday has finally arrived. I can't believe how quickly - and slowly - a week can pass. I really can't believe that there are only 6 weeks of school left, and 2 of them are 4 days only!! How cool is that??? Tomorrow I will plant some planter boxes - and maybe - just maybe - get some ducks. Could it actually happen? Probably not. They do seem to be in short supply this year. Wonder why the duck shortage has happened. I have candle burning - much to everyone's surprise - and am catching up on my shows from this week that I am way behind on. Better get back to that. More later perhaps.....

A busy Sunday was had by all

We traveled north to Lyndon to meet Bob's new son Travis. He is a very cute little boy and it will be fun to see him grow into a great fisherman. Mom, Nancy, Bea and I made the trip - stopping first at Judy Glein's parents in Marysville - to view her father's beautiful rhody's. Wow - he is quite the gardener. They were beautiful. Wish I have taken pictures of them so I could add them to this page. I did take pictures of Travis, so will add him to a page after I download them. Today was actually a pleasant day at Lakeridge. The growling boy had a good day - didn't growl at me even once. More about him another day.....
Now, off to bed I go - need some rest after a couple of busy days - and nights.
By the way - yes, that is a raccoon on my porch..

No ducklings again

Here it is - Saturday morning. Bea and I are up and ready to head to Port Orchard to buy ducklings. But... no ducklings again. Why are they so very hard to find this year? Other years I have seen them eveywhere - but this year??? They seem impossible to get. Can't we picture cute little ducklings in the goat pen? Quacking around, pulling weeds? A farm just doesn't seem complete without them. And who really wants to live on an imcomplete farm? Now what will I do with my day. Correct papers? Clean the house? Neither compares to putchasing ducklings. And there seems to be a bit of drizzle out there. Where is the sun? I'd better go visit the critters - they always cheer me up. I won't tell them that the ducklings are once again on hold.....

Looking at cute Travis

Travis Robert


Sonja and robert have chosen the name Travis Robert for their beautiful new son born April 30, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Birth Statistics
Weight: 8 pounds and 14 ounces
Length: 21 inches
Time: 8:35 am
Date:Wednesday, April 30, 2008



Sadly, I can't get the picture to download here - I will have to wait until I take a picture myself.
Here is the link if you want to go take a look....
http://www.newbabynews.net/hospitals/stj5/public/stj5birthannouncement.pl?babyID=h5-10516

Let's try to look at Bob's baby Travis

Friday Night - the best night of the week.

Finally Friday night has arrived. Nancy and I did a little shopping and dining tonight. The double decker toasted cheese sandwich and the yummy ice cream sandwich dipped in chocolate sauce did the trick. Then, caught the ferry right away - another good thing - and arrived home to feed the hungry masses. Took a look at Bob's new son Travis - will try to download his picture here - wonder if that is possible...... Here I go to try.

A Lazy, Tired Thursday Night

Kind of a tired night to start such a project. Blogging..... Another new adventure. I wanted to start this for a countdown to the ocean. I wonder if it will become something even bigger. I wonder if it will be a journal of life on the farm. I wonder if this could really be considered a farm. Probably not. I wonder if I would make more sense if I wait until tomorrow to write. How many days until the ocean trip? Way too many I'm thinking..... Callie and I are signing out for now and heading for the shower. Tomorrow is another busy day at school. Thank goodness that at least it is Friday..