Man in Tree

Men in Trees

I had the tree folks out today to take down five trees: four pine and one sweetgum. They brought in this crane to get them down- the pines were about 85 feet tall.

The fellow cutting down the trees would get hauled up into the trees with the crane. He was incredible. They took the trees out in sections. I must say it is rather amazing to watch large lengths of trees pass over the top of your house.

Bedding

This morning I went out to Tractor Supply to get bedding,, 25 40# sacks of pelleted pine called Equine Pine and then five bales of pine shavings. That is over half a ton. I helped the fellow load it and then I stacked it in my garage for storing. Is it any wonder that my elbow hurts? The litter of six continues to do well and gain weight. The least 'un has gained about 18 grams! It's afternoon already and I haven't started my pen cleaning. In an effort to lose wt I have gone to tea drinking instead of coffee. I can drink tea without milk and sugar,, but I like my coffee sweet and white. Nothing beats a cup of coffee- especially this time of day -when I am starting to run out of gas, though. Time to press on.

Today had a few highs

but was generally business as usual. Etta May pig had six babies around noonish. Little bits. It has been awhile (or should that be a while) since any of my sows have had six and all of them alive, but tiny. Mom is experienced so she will do her best, but with six, you need to supplement some- well, that's my philosophy anyhow. The rest of the day was the usual feed, water and clean. And! I did a load of whites! How decadant of me. Now I just have to go fold them- I'm talking serious fun, can't you tell?