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What are you doing today?
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I just went downstairs to make coffee and found Ty and Ali out on the porch.
He was cleaning up, she was sobbing.
A fox tore through the screen on the porch.
All the ducks are gone.
Not a sign of them anywhere.
There are some wood shavings in the grass down the hill.
Not a trace of anything else.
He was cleaning up, she was sobbing.
A fox tore through the screen on the porch.
All the ducks are gone.
Not a sign of them anywhere.
There are some wood shavings in the grass down the hill.
Not a trace of anything else.
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It also knocked over a 50lb bag of feed.
I just called the farm store, they sold out of ducks and only have chicks now.
I knew with all the wildlife out here, those poor little things should have been in the basement.
I don't know that it wasn't a coyote or maybe a raccoon?
I just called the farm store, they sold out of ducks and only have chicks now.
I knew with all the wildlife out here, those poor little things should have been in the basement.
I don't know that it wasn't a coyote or maybe a raccoon?
I don't know what we're going to tell Maddie.
My Grandparents had chickens.
I recall my Grandpa telling me that a fox will kill just for the sake of killing.
Ty seems to think it was a coon or coyote.
He's telling Maddie that the ducks went to live on the pond and woods with their new family.
She'll accept and understand that.
We've also decided to postpone her birthday party until Saturday.
That's going to be better anyway, as it's supposed to rain today.
Wow, what a morning.
I recall my Grandpa telling me that a fox will kill just for the sake of killing.
Ty seems to think it was a coon or coyote.
He's telling Maddie that the ducks went to live on the pond and woods with their new family.
She'll accept and understand that.
We've also decided to postpone her birthday party until Saturday.
That's going to be better anyway, as it's supposed to rain today.
Wow, what a morning.
I have a customer refusing to pay complaining about late delivery that was his fault. Nothing wrong with the product, he just wants a discount. I also have a machine down for two weeks and so far no solution to get it running again.
But, and I mean this sincerely PG, neither of these compare to disappointment or heartbreak of a child, That is a tough day.
But, and I mean this sincerely PG, neither of these compare to disappointment or heartbreak of a child, That is a tough day.
Around here that most likely would be a racoon although I'm surprised it didn't try some of the duck food. They love pelletized dog and cat food. Foxes and coyotes don't usually come that close to our house, with fresh people and dog smells, unless they are sick or starving. It's like the house has about a 30 yard exclusion zone. A racoon on the other hand, like your grandpa's fox, will kill everything just for the fun of it. I saw a neighbor's hen house after a coon got in and killed every hen that he had by biting the heads off and just leaving then laying there. He got it two nights later.
I hope everything gets quietened down and doesn't detract from Maddie's birthday. Every one is precious at that age.
Thanks Francis and Frank.
Ali found a farm store in Bowling Green that are holding 9 Pekin ducks.
She's going to go get them this afternoon.
At night, they will be coming inside to be safe in the basement.
The nice man down the road is coming to repair the screen.
He farms the field east of the property.
He too said it was likely a coon.
Ali found a farm store in Bowling Green that are holding 9 Pekin ducks.
She's going to go get them this afternoon.
At night, they will be coming inside to be safe in the basement.
The nice man down the road is coming to repair the screen.
He farms the field east of the property.
He too said it was likely a coon.
PG; Today must be the day for happy solutions. Glad to hear it went better for you and Maddie.
As for my challenges today,,,;
I found a $1,500 electronic part stuffed in the back of the shop. Under a pile sheet metal. I have been trying to find one E-bay or from electronic power equipment dealers. Most of what's there is junk or unreliable & needing a rebuild. This was NIB. Took several hours to install and power up and tune. But, my mystery machine problem is solved.
To top off the day, three trucks backed up with new work toady.
My crew has work for the next 6 weeks.
And I have all the lines up and running
Now, if I could just get a check from that butthead.
PG; Today must be the day for happy solutions. Glad to hear it went better for you and Maddie.
As for my challenges today,,,;
I found a $1,500 electronic part stuffed in the back of the shop. Under a pile sheet metal. I have been trying to find one E-bay or from electronic power equipment dealers. Took several hours to install and power up but, my mystery machine problem is solved.
To top off the day, three trucks backed up with new work toady.
My crew has work for the next 6 weeks.
And I have all the lines up and running
Now, if I could just get a check from that butthead.
Franc, sounds like both you and PG are headed for a better finish to the day
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Wow, sorry to hear about the bad days others have had.
Hope your days get better.
Not bad here. I went to the clinic and got my pre-op tests done. Outpatient surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Procedure is supposed to last 1 hour. Doctor is hoping to get both obstructions removed. If not then I have to go back again. The hospital, I believe only as a precaution, suggested I plan to stay the night despite the fact that this is supposed to be outpatient.
Home resting, not in much pain.
Hope your days get better.
Not bad here. I went to the clinic and got my pre-op tests done. Outpatient surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Procedure is supposed to last 1 hour. Doctor is hoping to get both obstructions removed. If not then I have to go back again. The hospital, I believe only as a precaution, suggested I plan to stay the night despite the fact that this is supposed to be outpatient.
Home resting, not in much pain.
I have heard raccoons kill chickens and ducks. Not to eat. Just because I guess. You would think a fox would eat them.
It wasn't me. Honestly. Lmao. (As much as I curse ducks)
Yup.
Things are back in control.
Screen is mended, Ali enroute with new ducks which are going directly into the basement.
Ty is home early grilling dogs.
The kiddos are tucked in.
Maddie got to open 2 birthday presents before bed.
It stormed like crazy around 5pm.
NOAA said it was the remnants of the tropical storm.
I believe it.
Good luck with the surgery, Bob.
Thanks again guys for being family while I am enjoying the at times wild ride with my family lol
Things are back in control.
Screen is mended, Ali enroute with new ducks which are going directly into the basement.
Ty is home early grilling dogs.
The kiddos are tucked in.
Maddie got to open 2 birthday presents before bed.
It stormed like crazy around 5pm.
NOAA said it was the remnants of the tropical storm.
I believe it.
Good luck with the surgery, Bob.
Thanks again guys for being family while I am enjoying the at times wild ride with my family lol
The newbies are home!
All safe and sound.
All safe and sound.
I have just one question pg.
https://youtu.be/jofNR_WkoCE
Or does he say "yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!"
Lmao. Couldn't resist.
https://youtu.be/jofNR_WkoCE
Or does he say "yum yum yum yum yum yum yum!"
Lmao. Couldn't resist.
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I haven't seen that video in years. It hasn't got any better in the interim but in this context, it is funny.
Oh hahaha very funny
It was a coon.
Late last night, Ty went out to smoke and there the fat little SOB was, right outside the screen lurking for more snacks.
They are all happy and eating/drinking well.
These are more skittish than the others were.
About a week older too.
The browns are khaki campbells.
I've got my fave already.
The little guy with the long bill and skinny neck.
I've named him Kiwi.
But which one is named dinner? [emoji848]
Today's first task was doing more body filler work on the ford. Then physio. This afternoon was a trip to home depot for wood for a fence at camp. Yesterday I ordered a new shed for camp. We just had one of those cheap small metal ones. The roof leaks on it. It's small. And a dead tree fell on it last winter. I've cursed it since I built it 4 years ago. So we went with an 8x7 pvc shed. It was on sale.
Today's first task was doing more body filler work on the ford. Then physio. This afternoon was a trip to home depot for wood for a fence at camp. Yesterday I ordered a new shed for camp. We just had one of those cheap small metal ones. The roof leaks on it. It's small. And a dead tree fell on it last winter. I've cursed it since I built it 4 years ago. So we went with an 8x7 pvc shed. It was on sale.
None.
Of the nine, 3 are going to Ali's cousin and her boyfriend.
He's a farmer in Henry Co.
Kiwi is mine allllll mine.
Lol
I'm out of the hospital, peeing blood and gravel bits while screaming.
Both of the LEFT side stones were removed.
Right side is impacted in the tube. I have to go back after I heal and do this again. They will try to laser it out. If that fails they will cut my back open and manually cut out the stone.
Yup, I got the golden ticket!
Both of the LEFT side stones were removed.
Right side is impacted in the tube. I have to go back after I heal and do this again. They will try to laser it out. If that fails they will cut my back open and manually cut out the stone.
Yup, I got the golden ticket!
Dayum Bob, you're certainly having a time of it.
Speedy recovery.
Speedy recovery.
Ouch. I can feel the pain.
They got out the big bits but I got to have the special pleasure of passing this after the drugs wore off ��
Bare in mind they scraped, clawed and scratched their way up and down my urinary tract with a camera and laser and claw leaving me scared and bleeding AND then sent me home to pee this out.
I should be playing Lotto
Maybe I’ll take a bunch of scratch off lottery tickets with for the next go around when the go after the other side
Bare in mind they scraped, clawed and scratched their way up and down my urinary tract with a camera and laser and claw leaving me scared and bleeding AND then sent me home to pee this out.
I should be playing Lotto
Maybe I’ll take a bunch of scratch off lottery tickets with for the next go around when the go after the other side
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Oh God, that made me feel sympathy pains lol
That's huge!
That's huge!
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