Weather and rings...

It's been rainy. Heavy downpours that have turned the pasture into 4- 6 inches of boot-sucking mud. It's treacherous to navigate as I feed the critters, and I feel sorry for the goats, sheep, donkeys and pigs as they try to get from point A. to point B. in the deep mire. The chickens brave the rain, but look pathetic, like sodden feather dusters. They roost early, dripping, but by dawn are magically all fluffy and clean again. (There is a baby chick under this hen. It potters around the yard with its mama following it. When it gets cold or damp, mama plops down on top of the wee thing, and it stays cozy and dry all day.)

The pigs venture out some in the heavy rain, but mostly they stay lolling in their little hut, which is stuffed full of sweet smelling hay. At meal time they run out happily, making sounds which I think are what gargoyles must utter, a continuous cacophony of rumbling tones, interrupted by ear piercing shrill notes. It's a combination that would sound terrifying if you couldn't see what kind of creature was making them.

 The goats just flat refuse to get wet, and stay put in their cozy. The donkeys venture out for a moment or two, then go back to the donkey dorm, looking bored. Meanwhile, the ram lambs don't really mind the rain. Their thick, wooly garb keeps them comfortable, and they meander about, looking for edibles in the pasture.  They are all eating a LOT, probably because they are bored. We haul hay out to the goats, sheep and donkeys, and they are pleased. When they run out they stick their heads out the door and holler until their willing slaves fetch more chow.

Tomorrow is supposed to be nice and clear. We'll all be glad.

Meanwhile, our trusty mail carrier delivered an unexpected envelope.  The return address was from my cousin, Chris, in New Hampshire. Inside, a fun surprise.

She's been taking a jewelry making class, and sent some happies for Rachel and me.

Spinner rings, made from lovely copper. The top band twirls freely, and is fun to fool with when wearing. I gave Rachel hers when she came to work, and she was tickled. 

The weather has been delivering some dreary, wet days, but the postal service brought something lovely. My cousin sent us rings to brighten our lives!