The Bradford pear that sustained so much damage previously lost another 2/3 of the remaining... so James will be cutting the entire tree down tomorrow. It will be replaced with either a fruiting tree or a maple. Something that doesn't stink in the spring, preferably.
We've had 19.8" of rain since July 14. Just shy of the 20" mark, which is insanely wonderful!
Ah, the troubles of our chickens... Another keet gone. Two chickens slaughtered by a fox. Four new chickens (given to us by an acquaintance with too many). Maybe we'll have eggs soon, maybe not! A live trap is now baited for the fox, who had been left alone until (s)he began preying on our animals in broad daylight.
Almost-all homegrown pico de gallo, a request by my lovely husband. Next year, if I remember to plant cilantro, it will be all homegrown but the lime juice!
Until next time, remember, this is not paradise. It's Purgatory Ranch.
Poor chickies! I hope you get that fox, or that he leaves them alone!
ReplyDeletemmm, I am a big fan of pico de gallo.