Yep, that's right, I've been cruising on the internet again. I know better, yes I do. But in my own defense, there is no better motivator to keep me fighting for what I know I can accomplish than a cup of coffee and stupidity first thing in the morning. Sometimes I need some crazy inspiration, fueled by some seriously liberal, pro governmental control freak BS to wake my mind up and get it rolling on my next diabolical plot making my farm and life more self sustaining and self sufficient.
So, I've got part of the plan mapped out. The part where I replace the fruit and nut trees. I'd used Starks Brothers in the past but in recent seasons, a couple people around me that I associate with have purchased trees from Gurneys with great success. I must say that to me, the Gurneys trees are bigger, look less like sticks with roots and produce in some instances, the year they were planted. So, I will go with the mcIntosh, Granny Smith and the Golden Delicious for apples, the Contender and the Reliance for peaches, Honeysweet and Ambrosia for pears, Stella for cherry with a couple of nut tress. This, of course all depends on the escape proof goat pen.
I've made a tough decision and the first Tuesday of December, the big billy goat is going to the auction barn. I need new blood/genetics anyway and "Billy" is downright obnoxious at the moment. In his defense, it is breeding season but I can't have him tearing what's left of the barn apart because he's too dangerous to run free on the farm. Anyway, the big SOB rammed me this past weekend while I was doing farm chores. I can't even get the idiot fed and watered safely at this point. He's just lucky I had a stick and not an ax or he'd be without a head right now! So, taking Billy out of the equation should give me more leeway in building a goat escape proof pen. Without a 400lb juggernaut with texas longhorn stabbers ramming his way thru everything, I should be in better shape. Besides, the older, fatter goats (Lucky goat) won't bother to jump high enough to get out anyway, LOL
But anyway, yesterday, I spent the day with my adult daughter. She's changed so much in the past few years. We get along much better now and it's enjoyable to spend time with her. When I returned home, there was a box on the porch from a blog reader. Sissy goat slobbered on it a little bit but the contents were fine. Inside was some fabric! Sent to me by Susan (awesome colors Susan!) Thank you Susan! My thumb got tired before I finished cutting my pieces parts, I have the one color still to go before I can start work on the new log cabin quilt. I'm so excited!
Now, back to plotting and baking up more diabolical plans to make my piece of paradise exactly the way I want it.........
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A 400 lb goat? They can get that large? I would rid myself of him, too.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that nursery serves this area. If you have to start over, at least go with the best.
So, what set you off that you read on the internet?
Too bad I didn't know you would be in the market for a new billy soon. I just sold off all my buck kids.
ReplyDeleteOh...and a "escape proof goat pen"??? Hahahahahahahaha!!
I've heard nothing but good concerning Gurneys & been looking at the apples also. I really like those bold jewel tones, peaches pumpkin, strawberrys ...nice rich tones for a quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou might want to check out arbor day foundation for your trees. We've had good luck with them. Sylvia
ReplyDeleteFunny you should Gurneys I just got my catalog from them! The only thing I can tell people about the times,just hold on and pray real hard it gets better.What ya think?
ReplyDeletedont get rid of any fruit/nut trees that you still have remaining...just add to them from gurneys...gurneys is good. here on our homestead unless the trees are planted inside the chainlink fence the deer and rabbits kill the fruit trees with rubbing antlers and nibbling the bark. when i do plant a tree outside of the chainlink fence, i build a wire cage that gets anchored around the tree until it gets some good growth on it... the cagees also help when i have berries or fruit that needs protection from birds squirrels and coons and makes it easy to keep nets on if needed. hope you send us a photo of your log cabin quilt. i am working on a "ohio rose" quilt and it is gonna be lovely enough to keep. caryn n.e.ms
ReplyDeleteI too would be sending the attack goat on his way!! Ha Can't wait to see what your quilt blocks will look like the colors are all so bright and bold. What a sweet friend that shared with you
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the quilt! If you need any extra crafting etc. ideas try Pinterest. Word of warning though it is veryyyy addicting but there are some really cool ideas on there for the DIY selfers and crafters,gardeners, etc. I use Vernon Barnes nursery out of Tennessee, decent stuff cheaper than most but I am thinking of trying Gurneys now. Let us know how it turns out..
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a scary goat! The goat fencing works great for mine.
ReplyDeleteI have planted trees from several nurseries and so far, I like Gurney's the best. Actually, theirs are the only ones I think that are still alive! They cost more, but in the end, they actually cost less if you only have to buy them once.
Beautiful fabric! Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Happy Thanksgiving!