Paths

I looked out my back window and saw Lucy's path. The ground was heavy with dew and between her belly and her large goose feet she left a very noticeable path. I just had to take a picture. She only came up to eat then went right back to her nest. Last night I tried to see how many eggs she has laid but she wouldn't let me near. They won't hatch as she is a single goose so I have to steal her eggs when she isn't looking. I feel like a bad goose mom but it has to be done.


I have new neighbors here in "The Hollow." A very nice young couple. As they like Lucy and cats they must be nice. I don't know if I ever mentioned the fact that I have four house cats. Their names are, Stupid, T.B., Bob and Sylvia. They are all characters. Speaking of characters, we have one here in The Hollow. Last night he was cutting down a very large tree right next to his house and even closer to the road. Why he was cutting it I don't know. It seemed healthy. But needless to say it was quite a good time watching. We congregated on my side lawn and watched and chatted. It was good that I had most of my lawn furniture out as there was a small crowd. Much to our dismay the tree fell right where it was supposed to. It didn't hit a thing. Maybe I ought to get him to cut a dead tree I have. HMMM!
As for the pond? It isn't any closer but I still hope to have it dug soon. I'll close with another picture of my favorite goose. (my only goose but still my favorite) Till next time.

Finally!

Yes, I am home. Yes, I am happy to be home. Yes, I have been exceptionally busy since my feet hit New York soil. You really don't want to hear of the many hospital visits or phone calls that I've had to make but I can tell you it is happily over with. My garden is starting to look like a garden and Lucy is doing well. She is eating pretty much what she wants and when I was gone she wanted my crocus's! My husband said she enjoyed every one of them. She tasted my tulips but found them not to her liking. Her pond is another step closer. Codes has given me the go ahead and the guy doing the digging came in with a very low estimate. (We have used him before and know the quality of his work.) Now we just have to come up with the cash!


In Colorado I saw many types of weather. We had a blizzard, rain, 70 degree sunny days and more snow. The day I left we had to wait for deicing. Long visits are nice but then so is coming home. Today I have been working a bit in the front garden. There are weeds to pull, borders to maintain and flowers to enjoy. Here are a few for you to enjoy.


This weekend we are going to the Finger Lakes for a wine and cheese tour. I will try to get some pics of the great views while I'm there. That's it for today. I will post again soon. Till next time.

Sunny Colorado?

Hello from northern Colorado. This morning the sun is shining and the weather looks good. But! There is a minor blizzard coming in for this afternoon and tomorrow. Their minor blizzard is only 6-8 inches so for us hardy upstate New Yorkers it's just a minor inconvenience. I've been in touch with the "Hollow" and Lucy is doing well. She is a bit hungrier than usual because I'm not there to feed her 8 times a day. I think she will survive. Even if she is only getting fed three times a day now. That's it for today. I hope to post some pics later. Till next time.

Rainy Sunday

It has been a rainy day here in the Hollow. The plants are loving it! My gardens seem to be growing as I watch. The crocus's are beautiful and the honey bees were in full force to be the first to taste them. Lucy seems to like the rain too. Of course she's a goose and geese are supposed to like things wet. All the more reason to put in a pond! As I type I can see her waddling about the back lawn. My husband is putting out a big container of water so she can drink without going to the creek. What a softy he is. We do love our "Lucy!"

I'm not sure when I will be able to post again as I will be flying to Colorado in a couple of days. My hope is to post from there. We'll see. I will be keeping in touch with people back home to make sure all the animals are doing well. I have my husband and two friends who are taking care of things while I'm away. Enjoy your day. Till next time.

The Girls

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This is what happened when the "girls" met. Nothing. They didn't even seem interested. Lucy now comes to the door for food. She has turned into a beggar! She looks in the door and honks at me. Of course I jump up and feed her. I train so easily. Just ask the cats!
My trip is just a few days away and I think I have every thing in place as to the care of the animals. My husband will feed morning and night, a friend will feed mid day and another friend will be on vet call. (I have two cats who need weekly vet visits while I'm gone) What fun animals can be! I do love them but would happily give up the vet bills. I think my son was cheaper! Then again, maybe not.
My gardens are showing more and more signs of life. All the bulb plants are shooting up at such a rate I am wondering if they will bloom while I'm gone. Other plants are popping green shoots. The pussy willows are blooming. I cut a few branches to put in the house. The "Hollow" is coming to life. Soon the trees will start to bud out and the grass will green up. I love spring, I love green and I love my gardens. So does the goose as you can see in this next photo. I caught her sleeping in my new bed. I hope she doesn't take a liking to perennial plants and flowers.

But isn't she cute?
Enjoy your day. Till next time.

The Forge

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I took a walk yesterday and snapped some photos of the monument that commemorates Forge Hollow and of the creek I often speak about.

As for Lucy (the goose) she is doing well. She now knows how to come to the front door to beg for food. She also asks to be fed below our bedroom window. This usually happens quite early in the morning. It's a good thing we are early risers. I called our codes enforcer and was told I did not need a permit for a small pond. Yes, we are seriously talking about building one now. It seems we have a goose so it just follows that we need a pond for the goose. As I am leaving for my trip next week I don't think it will happen any time soon. Maybe in May if Lucy hangs around. That's it for today. Enjoy the sun. Till next time.

It's Here!!!

SPRING!!!

It is finally here! Yes, it's cold,24 degrees this morning, yes, I see snow out of my front and back windows and yes, we will get even more snow, but it is still spring! When I step outside, as I do every morning about 6:15, I am hearing more and more bird songs. My gardens are showing a lot of little green shoots. The willow on my front lawn is getting very yellow. The best part of spring is sunshine! I admit it. I am a sun worshiper. I lay in the sun, I read in the sun, I garden in the sun, any excuse to be out in it. Add a body of water and it's perfect. Oh yes, I love water too. At camp I sit by the water. If it rains I sit inside and look at the water. Today is going to be a busy day for me. I am spring cleaning! That's on top of getting everything I own ready for my trip to Colorado. No, I am not taking it all, just one carry on. But I have to have every thing ready for any kind of weather so that the day before I leave, after I will check the weather, I can pack accordingly. It has been quite warm there so I am hoping it will continue. That's it for now. Maybe later I will another photo of one of my indoor pets. HMMMM! which one? Have a great day. Until later. It's Bob!