Winter to Spring, the Fun Never Ends

Lest you think it's been quiet at Pine Ridge Farm over the winter, here's a look at what's been happening. Gram joined this year's traditional Christmas-break poker night. We couldn't get her wound up on Mountain Dew. Maybe next year...

For the second year in a row, David ordered farm chemicals from China--snake oil we call "Ancient Chinese Secret,"One thing he did differently this year was to rent a telescopic forklift.

Gram helped unwrap the bags of goodies.

I hauled away the wraps and ties with one hand and drug the Kerbinator with my other (good thing our men have long legs--I braid their worn out jeans to help Kerby floss his teeth).

David put the Ancient Chinese Secret into the Terra-gator and went directly to the field. By God's grace he got it all on before the spring rain.

We only have a few young sheep this year so we decided to wait until next year to breed them. There weren't enough to hire a sheep shearer, so David took it on for the first time ever. I don't know many people who could/would share pictures of their first shearing venture. He did very well.

One "before" and one "after"

Breakfast in the barn.

Matthew was home for a day--and the weather was beautiful--so he and David pruned the fruit trees. It sure helps to have a buddy!

Now that the snow is gone the chickens have found the pile under the bird feeder. It was fun to hear their hicks and maws as they cleaned up the place.

There might be a dull moment at Pine Ridge Farm, but it doesn't last long. Spring is a comin'!