tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post7267154903922854155..comments2023-06-05T16:18:39.636+02:00Comments on Snippets from me: A frosty morning scything....Verahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-23138847363084162962017-11-17T13:35:19.403+01:002017-11-17T13:35:19.403+01:00DIANE, ...that is why I want an electric chainsaw ...DIANE, ...that is why I want an electric chainsaw after having seen Lester trying to start his! I don't like the cold either, but I do like the sun, so cold and sunny is OK for me! Wet and cold is not!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-61766850263368880822017-11-17T11:18:16.971+01:002017-11-17T11:18:16.971+01:00You are so energetic - I hate the cold and it take...You are so energetic - I hate the cold and it takes a lot to get me out unless I have to. We have a petrol chainsaw and although not heavy not easy to start!!! Take care. Diane.Rhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-15412760357886622132017-11-17T09:45:27.638+01:002017-11-17T09:45:27.638+01:00DUTA, thanks for the caring enough to mention all ...DUTA, thanks for the caring enough to mention all the safety requirements that I need to take..... I shall borrow Lester's protective gear, and chainsaw with care.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-68746738497580978582017-11-17T09:28:53.983+01:002017-11-17T09:28:53.983+01:00Shirley, I did appreciate the warmth of the sun, ...Shirley, I did appreciate the warmth of the sun, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-39397471051308683742017-11-17T08:20:14.594+01:002017-11-17T08:20:14.594+01:00Thank you for sharing your day. Sounded very produ...Thank you for sharing your day. Sounded very productive and I liked the knitting in the sun afterwards. Hope that was delightful :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492415809417664328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-9011904837035749832017-11-16T21:54:18.562+01:002017-11-16T21:54:18.562+01:00There's a variety of both electrical and gas c...There's a variety of both electrical and gas chainsaws on the market suitable for ladies: that is, small and light. You need, however, protective gear as well: safety glasses, ear protectors, special boots. And above all - be very careful. Work with a chainsaw has its hazards.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-71588507888864252562017-11-16T20:00:00.293+01:002017-11-16T20:00:00.293+01:00JANINE, I always find scything relaxing, and it wa...JANINE, I always find scything relaxing, and it was such a lovely morning too. <br />Chickens are fun to watch, and I miss having them in the courtyard, but I don't miss the mess they make. I shall let you know if I find the chainsaw and actually get to use it. As for the shortest day coming up soon, it will be good to have the lighter evenings gradually coming back. <br />Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-56618166148004111292017-11-16T19:23:28.041+01:002017-11-16T19:23:28.041+01:00Good Morning Vera, Your scything sounds positively...Good Morning Vera, Your scything sounds positively Zen on a crisp sunny morning. <br /><br />We are not permitted to keep chickens in our urban area but when I go to Australia I enjoy observing my sister’s hens and also our friends troop. <br /><br />My sister keeps them for entertainment, as they rarely eat eggs, they give them away to their staff or friends. When I am there the many cousins and friends I visit benefit as I bring eggs from a sister, citrus from a cousin and another cousin gives me a bucket of honey to distribute.<br /><br />The expression “pecking order” certainly makes sense when I watch the hierarchy of the flock. <br /><br />Only another month till the shortest day of the year. How time slides by Vera. I will be interested to hear if the electric chain saw was found and if it was suitable for you. <br /><br />Regards Janine<br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-3780604872817353282017-11-16T16:14:13.131+01:002017-11-16T16:14:13.131+01:00JENN, I don't think I could lift a chainsaw wh...JENN, I don't think I could lift a chainsaw which is petrol driven. I think an electric one should be lighter, but I may be wrong! But I would only use the chainsaw close to the house, and any woodland work would have to be done by Lester and his beafy chainsaw!<br /><br />Our chickens know how to scratch up the soil, but didn't know how to react when I put the heap of vegetation in front of them this morning. A few hours later and the heap is now no more, so they are learning quickly!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833961486558166275.post-54042416868702247372017-11-16T12:59:27.088+01:002017-11-16T12:59:27.088+01:00Ohhhh, I could do lots with a small chainsaw, too....Ohhhh, I could do lots with a small chainsaw, too. Our small ones unfortunately are electric which is a pain snaking extension cords across the property. Inevitably, they get jammed up, or break. I think it's funny that your new flock has to learn how to scratch their way into a pile of grass. Mine used to love when I would edge my gardens because I would toss chunks of sod into the chicken run and they would rip them apart looking for worms and bugs. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.com