Interesting day

 The day started out bright and sunny. 1 load of laundry done and hanging. The 2nd load

almost done, and then it started to rain in spits and spurts. The sun came out and I collected 

the girls morning contribution. We try to keep our nests clean and therefore the eggs clean.

 Around 3ish the skies turned black, thunder and lightning rolled in, and it started to pour.

As we were relaxing listening to the heavy rain on the metal roof we heard a strange sound.

We go to the front door and see this. Hail the size of shooting marbles...

My tomatoes were not happy, but they seem alright a couple of hours later.

This is scary stuff!!

http://trib.com/business/university-of-wyoming-researcher-warns-of-virus-decimating-european-livestock/article_59641275-5dc4-5f96-b492-04c7c4496955.html

Why Am I Tired All the Time?

I wish I saw this last week...Feeling better today though. Now that I am not feeling sick, I can take my vitamins again. I know, I probably should have taken them all along...........

http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/why-am-i-tired-zbcz1306.aspx#axzz2WU6LmcdQ




I like getting Mother Earth News newsletters. They always have something I can use or do.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/blogs/natural-health.aspx?newsletter=1&utm_content=06.17.13+HE&utm_campaign=2013+HE&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email#axzz2WU6LmcdQ

The next thing I need to add to my morning ritual

But, I will be making it with Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar. I use it for the chickens and will use it for me!

http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/the-power-of-apple-cider-vinegar/



http://bragg.com/products/bragg-organic-apple-cider-vinegar.html

Homemade natural energy drink

http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/homemade-natural-energy-drink/

How to make homemade yogurt in a crockpot, and another blog to follow!

http://everythinghomewithcarol.com/how-to-make-yogurt-in-the-crockpot/

How cool is this?? Homemade Kool Aid

http://www.fromscratchmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/the-kool-aid-alternative.jpg

Home made shampoo and Potato Bread

This is something I am definitely going to try!! I love that she gives LOADS of information on how to make shampoo for different hair types, and that she has a conditioner recipe!


http://backyardhomesteadadventure.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-series-natural-living-so-easy-even.html

This is also a blog that I will follow with much interest.


I am not sure about Potato Bread, but I may just try this recipe...
http://backyardhomesteadadventure.blogspot.com/2013/03/generations-of-swedish-potato-bread.html

Working on pig fence

 Valery and I picked up cedar posts yesterday.

Between the 4 of us, we got posts in and fence up.

Now to put up the house...

 Jerry had a 'butterfly' that would not leave him alone!

 Anyone know what kind of bug this is?

I snaps and clicks to pop itself around, and it flies.

I found it! It is a good bug!!

http://nativeplantwildlifegarden.com/native-plants-native-bees-and-your-dinner-table/

Rain, rain go away!

Wait a minute....That means Jerry gets a day off from shearing.

http://www.wmur.com/weather/-/9859398/20499186/-/6x84p/-/index.html

52 week challenge

Yesterday was the end of week 20. We are close to 1/2 way through the year. By now, if you are putting the amount of money equal to the week (yesterday you'd have put $20 in the account/jar), you should have $210 saved.

Below is the chart in PDF form for you to print out. At least at the end of the year I can buy Jerry one item on the shearing 'want' list.

http://www.digtriad.com/assetpool/documents/130118024915_52-week%20money%20challenge.pdf

This article tells you a few more ways to save cash, a little at a time.

http://www.digtriad.com/dontmiss/263861/347/52-Week-Money-Challenge-Save-1400-This-Year

Clipper blade sharpener wanted.

Also on the to buy list. Will have to buy new, unless I can find a used one at a good price.

http://www.treyco.com/clipper_blade_sharpener.php

Tooth-a-matic

                                                          On the to buy list....

                                         http://www.thealpacarosa.com/farmstoretools.html

                                                 



Bub comes to Ewe & I Farm from Springfield, NH

Because I was not sure how he would react to me, he was placed in the old hedgehog cage. It is a little dented for the blade of the tractor.... He rode well, but was not impressed to be lugged in the girl's barn.

At least he did not try to bite me!!

                                                The girls come in to check him out.

                                                He is a big boy. And only one year old!!

                                             In less than 10 minutes he found a new girlfriend.

The enclosed chicken run/kennel. They will be locked in tomorrow as I

have to work and then he has 2 shearing appointments in the afternoon.

Better safe than sorry!!

Looking for an alpaca shearing table.

Anyone have a used one of these of sale in New England that they'd want to sell us? I can not justify $1599 plus the extra $$s for the leg restraints and apron.....Jerry has sheared on 2 different types of tables in the past couple of weeks, and it does go faster and we've only had 2 screamers. We would still bring the chute for those who prefer the alpaca standing, but it would be real nice to have another option. Especially for those who cush!!

http://lightlivestockequipment.com/proddetail.php?prod=SHEAR