Almost Done

Only about another week before we head out toward home. Taking our time on the trek northeastward, we'll drive 4 to 6 hours a day before stopping for the night. We leave Griffin, GA on the 17th and will arrive in southern NH on the 24th to spend a few days visiting family, then head home on the 27th. The well company will be hooking up the water on the 28th and we'll begin the unpacking process from the trailer to the house. Although we always appreciate getting away from the winter's cold and snow, we also look forward to being home.

The projects here are winding down. We've installed and replaced lots of fencing, rebuilt the chicken coop (before and after pictures below), repaired the orchard irrigation hoses and installed new ones, cleaned up lots and lots of leaves, and done regular yard and farm maintenance. Grass is really starting to grow so we've had several opportunities to begin mowing, a chore that we'll begin soon enough at home.

Before

After

We've had lots of rain of late. One storm dropped 7" of rain in 48 hours, and the lightning looked like a laser light show. The reservoir just up the road flooded over and homes in that area were evacuated. Luckily it didn't come this way. I can just imagine our trailer floating down the road! We were high and dry throughout, although most of the farm was a bit waterlogged for a few days.

I attended the 181st birthday celebration of the Relief Society, the women's organization in my church. It was founded in 1842 in Nauvoo, IL, and has more than 7 million members in over 188 countries and territories, making it one of the oldest and largest women's organization in the world. It was wonderful getting together with like-minded women who support and love one another.

Apparently Canada Geese aren't just winter residents in GA. The farm we're at has them year round. Sometimes their constant honking can disturb your sleep in the wee hours of the morning. This female built a cozy nest along the bank of the pond and is spreading her wings to protect her eggs from the rain. The goslings hatched out Easter morning. Unfortunately, most of them will probably end up lunch for the pond turtles.

Protecting her nest from the rain

New Easter babies

Dora absolutely loves "L", particularly getting to ride in the pony cart with her. We do have to tie her in though, because she'd jump out to see anyone else who happens to be around. I've never seen such a people addict!

Dora and "L" out for a buggy ride

And Sammy just chills on the couch most of the day. At 16 years old, he's still doing well, although having a bit of difficulty with stairs of late. Just the other day he complained that they're a lot steeper than they used to be when he was younger pup.