tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.comments2023-12-18T13:25:17.734-05:00 Homestead Hill FarmBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comBlogger2394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-59870617833275552382023-04-28T09:11:42.067-04:002023-04-28T09:11:42.067-04:00Stay informed on the latest trends in poultry proc...Stay informed on the latest trends in poultry processing and packaging in Pakistan at PoultryBaba.com.<br />https://poultrybaba.com/blogs/Poultry-Services-Pressure-Washingionezationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058980858907520924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-90543133211886775252023-03-28T11:35:35.339-04:002023-03-28T11:35:35.339-04:00So much excited getting me into this helpful post....So much excited getting me into this helpful post. The trip you described in this post made me feel better. The open field with green grass looks really awesome and stunning. I just thinking of the world food supply chain that broken with the centralization which brought a negative impact on global food supply. Since late 2017, Authentium is a pioneering open-source community with a shared vision to design and build an ecosystem of DAO-like Decentralised Autonomous Supply Chain Organisations (DASCO’s) that remove powerful centralised authorities from global food supply chains and <a href="https://authentium.io/" rel="nofollow">blockchain</a>.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123623906069966054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-1791063891161631062022-11-04T01:36:07.155-04:002022-11-04T01:36:07.155-04:00I've lost my comment... so I'm starting ag...I've lost my comment... so I'm starting again. I hope it doesn't end up coming up twice! I wouldn't say 'crazy' but 'courageous' . As a born and bred townie, I do enjoy hearing about the struggles to produce the food that we all need, wherever we live. And I enjoy seeing Karma, always contributing to your farm work (or creating it!) I hope you continue with your stories, I'll be a keen reader when you complete it. Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-33959165063231740142022-08-06T08:55:02.879-04:002022-08-06T08:55:02.879-04:00Thank you! and thanks for reading! Thank you! and thanks for reading! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-36437672928130346332022-07-15T08:13:40.853-04:002022-07-15T08:13:40.853-04:00Beautiful Pictures! Love them all. Congratulations...Beautiful Pictures! Love them all. Congratulations on the kidney news. Thanks for sharing!barbaradougherty126https://www.blogger.com/profile/08836028500126454110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-2528112999672585062022-05-01T20:14:38.276-04:002022-05-01T20:14:38.276-04:00Oh My Goodness, you and Keith have been having a T...Oh My Goodness, you and Keith have been having a Truly Awful Year!! I've not heard of kidney stones continuing to care grief, and I understand the pain - my husband had one in the middle of the night and I truly thought he was going to die! It was 'back in the day' when a doctor would come to your home, and in the end he was given intravenous morphine, and went out for the count, and I was so relieved for him! <br /><br />Your birdlife is truly gorgeous. Here in New Zealand ours is mostly browns and blacks, with only the occasional flash of colour. <br /><br />We are still 'semi sheltering' from the Omicron version of Covid, which is ripping through the country. Our death rate throughout the whole of the pandemic has been minuscule, but for people like me (immune suppressed) and my husband (over 70) keeping safe means jabbed and boosted, in fact I've already had four shots! My son and his family all had it a month ago, but they were very careful to keep away from us and we escaped. <br /><br />I do hope Keith's next surgery is the last needed and completely successful. Thanks for sharing your days with us. <br /> Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-39115240727473060452022-03-05T05:58:06.084-05:002022-03-05T05:58:06.084-05:00Titanium TIP – The Tithium-Arsenate Titsite - Tita...Titanium TIP – The Tithium-Arsenate Titsite - Titanium-Arsenate Titsite<br />Titanium is a <a href="https://www.titanium-arts.com/titanium-flat-irons.html" rel="nofollow">titanium bong</a> graphite which has a unique structure with <a href="https://www.titanium-arts.com/titanium-white.html" rel="nofollow">titanium keychain</a> unique features and <a href="https://www.titanium-arts.com/westcott-scissors-titanium.html" rel="nofollow">thunder titanium lights</a> features of graphite. Titanium is graphite-bearing and weighs a <a href="https://www.titanium-arts.com/aftershokz-trekz-titanium.html" rel="nofollow">black titanium ring</a> mere 1.2 grams. <a href="https://www.titanium-arts.com/titanium-bikes-for-sale.html" rel="nofollow">titanium welder</a>farryahquicklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719746331537763046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-91405853697865585612022-02-21T09:58:03.062-05:002022-02-21T09:58:03.062-05:00For lawn mowers with up to a 42-inch cutting deck,...For lawn mowers with up to a 42-inch cutting deck, look for at least a 14-horsepower engine to adequately power the deck and the drive wheels. For a 42- to 46-inch cutting deck, a 14 to16 horsepower engine will be ideal. Mowers with a 46-inch to 54-inch cutting deck require an 18 to 24 horsepower engine . see <a href="https://gardenconcern.com/best-fertilizer-for-roses/" rel="nofollow">articles</a>SEO Experthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592661780941768938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-2793042068025201632022-02-10T22:16:04.949-05:002022-02-10T22:16:04.949-05:00I'm glad to hear you can still face life with ...I'm glad to hear you can still face life with gratitude and thanksgiving - although after these difficult years it takes quite an effort sometimes. I'm glad you haven't also been coping with lambing with your health issues. I do hope the kidney problems are on the way to being properly sorted. <br /><br />Your photos are wonderful - the one of the Wolf Moon took my breath away. <br /><br />Sending prayers and positive thoughts for your health.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-61008775509621287112022-02-01T14:32:02.098-05:002022-02-01T14:32:02.098-05:00Thanks for the kind words!
So glad to hear you and...Thanks for the kind words!<br />So glad to hear you and Dennis are doing okay.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-86543020459985147642022-01-31T10:12:19.086-05:002022-01-31T10:12:19.086-05:00Great post, difficulties notwithstanding! 2022 is ...Great post, difficulties notwithstanding! 2022 is indeed off to a . . . bumpy start. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574761927491789723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-82222346197190485682022-01-31T04:01:13.686-05:002022-01-31T04:01:13.686-05:00Hope hubby's op gets him back to good health, ...Hope hubby's op gets him back to good health, it does suck getting older. I love your photo's, they are stunning, as for the stupidity of chickens, at least you rescued them. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-4564938234879159622022-01-30T20:05:17.824-05:002022-01-30T20:05:17.824-05:00So glad to hear from you. Sorry for all the medica...So glad to hear from you. Sorry for all the medical issues. So far Dennis and I have been so very fortunate for fairly good health. As usual, your photos are stunning. Best, KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07161381792057817090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-42654232428072399452021-11-29T17:27:08.663-05:002021-11-29T17:27:08.663-05:00Beautiful photographs & wonderful, everyday ph...Beautiful photographs & wonderful, everyday philosophy!rivertoprambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049232742240328847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-8237601614220048902021-10-22T08:01:56.107-04:002021-10-22T08:01:56.107-04:00Hi Virginia!
It is so sweet of you to read and com...Hi Virginia!<br />It is so sweet of you to read and comment, and I apologize for my delay in responding. <br /><br />I am astounded at the differing response to the Covid crisis. And, honestly, I've watched New Zealand's approach with a sense of wonder and envy. <br /><br />Here in the US, the entire subject has become highly divisive. We have had an enormous loss of lives and still there are deniers. Very locally, we just had a big surge and the hospital was imploring people to get vaccinated and stay home if possible as the numbers rose exponentially. While it looks like things have calmed down somewhat, it is still concerning. Particularly as everyone seems in a great rush to return to "normal" with school back in full session, activities such as sports, returning to regular schedule and the holidays fast approaching. Weird and unsettling times to say the least.<br /><br />Thanks for you kind words and wishes! Do keep in touch.<br /><br />Sending love to you as you take care of you and yours on the other side of the world! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-66192146327483089392021-10-09T00:17:31.438-04:002021-10-09T00:17:31.438-04:00Oh dear. You certainly have had a tough time. You’... Oh dear. You certainly have had a tough time. You’ll miss Otis and Gus, but your health challenges would be difficult enough without the added complication of Covid, and the crazy behaviour that puts everyone at risk. I’m glad you’re both vaccinated, and taking all the precautions you can to keep safe. <br /><br />Here in New Zealand we’re coping with a Delta breakthrough. Some of the most vulnerable of the indigenous people - Maori and also the Polynesian immigrants - are not yet vaccinate - either just hesitant or worse, misled by (often religious) mischief-makers. Of course, unfortunately, the rates are hugely correlated to socio-economic, educational level and affluence and those most at risk are those with fewest resources. Sad. Every single adult we know is vaccinated, but of course our young grandchildren are still at risk. If necessary we will turn into hermits to protect them. Mask wearing has been mandated in public - and largely complied with, and required indoors unless eating. There are requirements about using a Covid App which traces contacts and limits on numbers and spacing requirements indoors. So far we've had very few deaths, but I fear Delta means we'll see more, especially amongst the unprotected. Covid has certainly changed our world, hasn't it. <br /><br />Your photos are wonderful - you must have a very good camera - and know how to get the best from it. <br /><br />I do hope Tom's surgery saves his kidney - dialysis is so confining, and not an easy thing to manage. <br /><br />I'll keep you both in my thought, and wish you peace and strength to meet each new day. <br /> Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-77621193014706409212021-09-26T15:03:45.429-04:002021-09-26T15:03:45.429-04:00Lovely . . . simply lovely. You and Tom take care!...Lovely . . . simply lovely. You and Tom take care!Jeff Isheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572694285863234892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-86539344443111463512021-09-26T11:36:36.533-04:002021-09-26T11:36:36.533-04:00I just came in from harvesting chestnuts to have a...I just came in from harvesting chestnuts to have a snack and am so glad to have checked Facebook. I was thrilled to see your post. I appreciate all you have to say and the awesome pictures that you take. You are missed at market by so many. When covid conditions improve we hope you will visit us. Thanks and take care. Love KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07161381792057817090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-65895840973400773312021-02-25T16:58:17.480-05:002021-02-25T16:58:17.480-05:00Thank you for your kind words!
We're going to ...Thank you for your kind words!<br />We're going to start another round of "socially-distanced" (or non-existent) birthday celebrations. So, I am truly fighting despondency.<br />But, encouraging words from others are such a gift. I truly appreciate yours.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-52682487161885883432021-02-22T01:26:48.151-05:002021-02-22T01:26:48.151-05:00It was good to see the dogs happily lying on the s...It was good to see the dogs happily lying on the snow, and the cat the heat lamp! But I can well believe your despondency, I’ve heard it from other UK bloggers too. People who haven’t seen their children or grandchildren for a year now, and are just “over it”. Your beautiful photos of birds, animals and wonderful skies remind me that we must look for the positive wherever we can in these desperate times. Thank you for your words and pictures. Keep well, keep your hearts up. Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-24203341095557184542021-02-20T10:30:49.834-05:002021-02-20T10:30:49.834-05:00I completely agree about the snow! If I could just...I completely agree about the snow! If I could just figure out how to do chores from indoors.<br />So glad you enjoyed the lamb photos. <br />Thanks for reading. Have a lovely week.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-9343302773048948602021-02-15T05:16:51.614-05:002021-02-15T05:16:51.614-05:00Snow is lovely when viewed from indoors, not so go...Snow is lovely when viewed from indoors, not so good when you have to trudge through it to do farm work! Lovely photos of the lambs......they brought back many happy memories of our farm in France. Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-38386209509616361762021-02-15T04:38:06.148-05:002021-02-15T04:38:06.148-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words!
I will hold...Thank you so much for your kind words!<br />I will hold them close as we slog through another week.<br />Love to you, too.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-1774377162719967432021-02-14T16:40:21.634-05:002021-02-14T16:40:21.634-05:00Barbara - the pleasure and joy your monthly post b...Barbara - the pleasure and joy your monthly post brings to me makes blogging worth while. Those glorious bird photographs - the fact that your lambing has finished and not a single complaint, the sight of those dogs actually laying in the snow, their fur coats keeping out the cold. Yes, you are right, Spring will be here shortly, politics will sort themselves out, Covid will be beaten and all will be well. Love to youfThe Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819048519590916875.post-34869922239164921382021-02-14T15:43:33.697-05:002021-02-14T15:43:33.697-05:00Thank you SO much for reading and commenting!
I ho...Thank you SO much for reading and commenting!<br />I hope you have a lovely week.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.com