Now we're cookin'!

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I know you're hoping I forgot.....

Just in case you are a teensy bit interested in what we do...here is the next installment of "calf feeding....the early years"  video series:

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It's Been Awhile

It has been along time since I posted on ye ole farmin' blog.....life has been keeping us busy.  When the weather starts to change, it's time to "winterize" around here.  We have to make sure our water is gonna keep on flowing through the cold months, the fans are turned off and the sides of the barns are put down (they are really just big curtains that we can roll up to allow air in or close to keep the girls toasty warm in the winter).  We need to make sure we have enough feed for everyone as well.  Crops are winding down now....basically, we just have winter cover crops planted right now.   The calves are working on growing their warm, fuzzy coats and I am digging through storage trying to locate all our winter gear and making sure we have enough hats, gloves and scarves and that everything fits!! 

In the middle of all this, The Dairy Farmer and I celebrated 14 years of wedded bliss...and a Flip video camera was my gift.  Look out people.......farmin in the ville is coming at ya in 3D, HD, OCD and XYZ! 

Yesterday was a slow day around here......we were coming off the holiday buzz and one of the punks was sick, so we kept things on the down lo.  The older punk and I thought we'd try out my new toy and you all are now privy to how we roll here in the Ville.  I will warn you.....it's incredibly dry.  I'll post a series of video over a couple days just so I don't send you to the ER with a myocardial infarction due to the HIGH level of excitement.   I'll also warn you....I may or may not swear in one of them.  Just keeping it real, folks. 

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Even though the weather is getting "crispy" and for us outside working types, it is only going to go downhill from here, one thing can be said for this time of year.   Fall evenings in PA sport some of the most fantastic sunsets evah! 

Even though it gets dark at, like, 4 freakin' o clock, I am privy to seeing God's best work every evening. 

Tonight, as I was finishing up feeding calves and leading horses in from the pasture, I noticed that a beautiful full moon was behind me and the most glorious sunset was in front of me.  And I thought to myself......."what a wonderful world." 

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This is how we do it

The Dairy Farmer and I worked last weekend and I took the opportunity to snap some random photos around the farm.

I caught the DF doing what he does best....feeding cows.  Here is my description in farm wife terms:  he drives the tractor down through the center of the barn.  In the mixer behind is all the "stuff" the cows eat....all mixing and churning-nice and yummy.  I think there is an auger inside that pushes the feed out through the side....and the ladies flock from where ever they are to partake of "cow casserole."

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Birthday Calves

Down on the farm, we kinda have a tradition.  If a calf is born on a loved one's birthday- we name it after them.  It's the least we can do....and the least you can do is send us a couple bucks a month for their upkeep.....know what I mean?  These suckers like to eat! 

So, here is our newest addition to the "name game."   This cutie patootie was born on my niece's birthday.....so welcome, Ilia.    (Your bill is in the mail) 

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