tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post5154090435296529449..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: State of the HomesteadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-3779315627059868872012-04-18T21:29:33.485-05:002012-04-18T21:29:33.485-05:00Jay: It's bucolic in a precarious sort of way....Jay: It's bucolic in a precarious sort of way. :)<br /><br />Barbara: Oh, lord. I don't need crazy goats too. I already have one neurotic dog.<br /><br />Mike: Yes they do, only I was too startled to find one hanging on my window to think about making snake nuggets.<br /><br />Jackie: Ref: Glad your snake encounter was on the exterior of your house, <br /><br />Amen to that. LOL. That little one in the house was enough snake for me. I am being more careful when I enter the hen house though.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-59108069548402020762012-04-18T19:44:33.525-05:002012-04-18T19:44:33.525-05:00Maria this time of year is really bursting at the ...Maria this time of year is really bursting at the seams bountiful for everyone lucky enough to have mild weather, ours is still pretty nice even with the blasted windy weekend we had this last one which ruined half our beautiful loaded squash plants! <br />Made me cry and made me mad too because by this weekend we would have had squash to eat!<br />Glad your snake encounter was on the exterior of your house, much better than finding it crawling up the inside of your window.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-37492411794619217372012-04-18T11:41:07.541-05:002012-04-18T11:41:07.541-05:00I believe snakes taste like chicken.I believe snakes taste like chicken.Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-20024303075202831672012-04-18T10:25:34.584-05:002012-04-18T10:25:34.584-05:00I don't mind snakes as long as they don't ...I don't mind snakes as long as they don't bite my dogs. Anything else that comes in my yard usually dies from those same dogs, plants included. <br /><br />Registered goat made me laugh, like it's got something from the DMV. Tell them you're looking for certified goats instead, the INSANE ones.Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-90037454401084981912012-04-17T22:30:14.007-05:002012-04-17T22:30:14.007-05:00Everything reminds me of my life in the countrysid...Everything reminds me of my life in the countryside (except for the snake, that is!). <br />I love to have chicks - and hens - in the garden. I also love ducks and geese. I used to have them when I lived with my mother. I miss having my animals around me. <br />I'd love to have goats too!<br />Thanks for sharing some details of your bucolic life!Jay Paolonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09647807643476130105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-37755261522038769492012-04-17T18:40:36.784-05:002012-04-17T18:40:36.784-05:00Nadja: Shh. Let's not mention weeding.
Ref: w...Nadja: Shh. Let's not mention weeding.<br /><br />Ref: wrestling and butt cheeks.<br />LOL. I never thought of it that way. That's brilliant.<br /><br />Ref: lambs<br />I would've liked lambs if we had enough pasture, but most of our acreage is in trees so goats are the better choice.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-18680120217919450882012-04-17T08:59:15.429-05:002012-04-17T08:59:15.429-05:00We're gearing up for garden, chicks, and yard....We're gearing up for garden, chicks, and yard...I get so excited every year. (it does wear thin when I'm weeding in August...but I try not to remember that bit. Ha!)<br /><br />I was just telling the boys that we've got painting to do - the back fence (I live in town, but have a decent-sized fenced yard, the outside coop wood, and the garden border and stakes. We use non toxic paint and the boys hava a ball slapping paint around. I don't mind because after a few mows, the grass returns to 'normal' lol.<br /><br />I have an 'easter-egg-layer' and will definitely purchase another this year. But I am reducing my flock from seven hens to four or five. And yes...I'd love to lessen the commercial feed I have to buy. Hmmm...maybe another patch for veggies for the girls is a good idea. :}<br /><br />As for your comments about my son wrestling - Yes. I get quite nervous at times. Our group of 'wrestling moms' laugh that we should have the nicest buns around as we 'clench-our-cheeks' the entire length of the match! Ha. No, seriously...try to tense those muscles for three two-minute periods...haha. Hope that made someone smile. <br /><br />Best of luck with your new goats! I wish I had the room for lambs...my brother has them and I want some!Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-676858612887666152012-04-17T07:09:21.509-05:002012-04-17T07:09:21.509-05:00Jimmy: You're so picky. Besides, the only pies...Jimmy: You're so picky. Besides, the only pies I make are apple, blackberry, and the occasional pecan pie.<br /><br />Melissa: Scared me out of my seat. All I kept saying was, Oh, my God. LOL.<br /><br />Shelley: This time of year is the busiest, but also the most enjoyable. We've had terrific weather. Hint: Good time to come to the states, mate. ;)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-66544027457811728052012-04-17T06:20:09.165-05:002012-04-17T06:20:09.165-05:00Ugh on the snake! I'm so glad we don't hav...Ugh on the snake! I'm so glad we don't have them here!!<br />You sound as if you're busy in the garden, but home grown stuff always tastes better.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-40793180034445381702012-04-16T20:30:54.523-05:002012-04-16T20:30:54.523-05:00Those snake pics gave me chills. I do not like sna...Those snake pics gave me chills. I do not like snakes. Ick!<br /><br />Glad things around the homestead are working out!Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-7199858498300222932012-04-16T20:05:19.072-05:002012-04-16T20:05:19.072-05:00You said "most". I didn't miss that!...You said "most". I didn't miss that! Beside, how do I know you folks don't bar-b-que what you catch?!? Or put it in the pie!!<br />:d<br />Negative, my dear. You're going to have to come here! Fresno, Ca. area. But when you do, if you see any spooks, promise me you won't tell me. *shivers*<br />;)<br /><br />-JImmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-50592655999176241452012-04-16T19:55:02.942-05:002012-04-16T19:55:02.942-05:00Dru: I don't think I've ever been on the b...Dru: I don't think I've ever been on the boardwalk. Someday, I'll make it back to NYC. Sounds wonderful--and safer than snakes.<br /><br />Jenny: That just made me all sorts of proud. I've never had an editor compliment me like that before. And her edits were easy. <br /><br />Jimmy: Aw, come on. Not even if I make pie? LOL. You can come in the winter. Most of the really venomous things are dormant. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-4421595583524995412012-04-16T19:48:23.920-05:002012-04-16T19:48:23.920-05:00Okay, that settles it. There's no way in hell ...Okay, that settles it. There's no way in hell I'm visiting your house. Scorpions and now snakes! I hates them! ;)<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-65513444209122900962012-04-16T19:19:01.414-05:002012-04-16T19:19:01.414-05:00A good to go MS sounds like you're an editor&#...A good to go MS sounds like you're an editor's dream. Congrats, Maria, that sort of feedback is heartwarming. As for the snake offer, um, no thanks :)Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56457456621732340292012-04-16T19:00:21.397-05:002012-04-16T19:00:21.397-05:00Snakes..eewww
I had a nice weekend strolling on t...Snakes..eewww<br /><br />I had a nice weekend strolling on the boardwalk and catching some Vitamin D by sitting on the bench admiring the ocean.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-84608216295424060362012-04-16T18:05:11.500-05:002012-04-16T18:05:11.500-05:00Angela: You know the old adage: They're more a...Angela: You know the old adage: They're more afraid of you than you are of them. --yeah, I don't believe it either. LOL.<br /><br />I promise to protect you should you ever visit me here. I've never lost a guest yet. :PMaria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-65207717623860584312012-04-16T17:30:24.721-05:002012-04-16T17:30:24.721-05:00I nearly jumped out my seat when I saw the picture...I nearly jumped out my seat when I saw the picture of the snake from the inside.<br /><br />Then...<br /><br />You were brave enough to take it from the outside.<br /><br />*shivers*<br /><br />I'm not surprised about that fairly clean manuscript. You have a very good eye for word choice, getting more bang from your short sentences, even the long ones are purposeful and drive the story forward. <br /><br />Okay, still shivering from the snake. Uh, wishing the best of luck with the gardening and the chickens. I was going to say that I would love to put in an app to help with harvest...but after the snake picture. Oh no, my stomach is getting a little weird lol!!!Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-36652401584153354182012-04-16T15:36:21.872-05:002012-04-16T15:36:21.872-05:00Sarah: I always forget you're way up north. Ho...Sarah: I always forget you're way up north. How does poor Yvie stay warm?<br /><br />Ref: snakes<br />I've always thought the crows was my animal guide, but maybe it's the snake.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-5925979504277719152012-04-16T14:35:33.350-05:002012-04-16T14:35:33.350-05:00Aww! The snake is so cute! He reminds me of our ga...Aww! The snake is so cute! He reminds me of our garden snake, Pepper. <br />Maybe snakes are lucky for you?<br />And i'm so jealous that you're gardening already. Though we've already harvested some asparagus and onions. But we're not even going to start the garden until may. SighSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-16211430658493864062012-04-16T14:01:47.303-05:002012-04-16T14:01:47.303-05:00Clarissa: I've always maintained a live and le...Clarissa: I've always maintained a live and let live philosophy, but that kind of goes out the window when they scare me out of my skin. <br /><br />***<br /><br />Kerri: I know so little about goats. I'm excited and a little nervous learning something new. I might have to email you for advice.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Raelyn: I'm already getting lettuce and bok choy. The peas should be ready soon. Stop by and I'll sautee some for you. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-63954141149933446162012-04-16T13:54:33.233-05:002012-04-16T13:54:33.233-05:00Marianne: I've got several pots of cilantro ar...Marianne: I've got several pots of cilantro around, but I could always plant more. :)<br /><br />The chickens got too smart for us last year and managed to go over and under the fence around the garden. They did keep the grasshopper population down, except where my potted plants were since that was a no-chicken zone.<br /><br />Ref: snake<br />This could explain why I have no voles. :)<br /><br />***<br /><br />Angelina: Nothing beats straight out of the garden. I hate when I'm forced to buy veggies at the grocery store.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Rebekah: Don't worry, I'd squeal too. I don't like surprises. LOL. Especially if my bare hands are feeling around on the dirt.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-38921640838466300032012-04-16T13:46:32.408-05:002012-04-16T13:46:32.408-05:00Hi all. Sorry to be so late answering. I had to sp...Hi all. Sorry to be so late answering. I had to spend the day in town.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Mark: I think it was a chicken snake, aka rat snake. They resemble a rattlesnake except for the rattle.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Jennifer: If I had my druthers I'd stick to less bite-y things. :)<br /><br />***<br /><br />Mel: Tank and Iko our at your service whenever you need them. They'd love to visit their aunt and cousin Princess.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-50161161297122237192012-04-16T12:38:08.258-05:002012-04-16T12:38:08.258-05:00Love the progress of your homestead! Yes, hard wor...Love the progress of your homestead! Yes, hard work, but oh so yummy :) I'm picturing all the freezing and canning of that harvest. <br /><br />Yay on Mistress of the Stone. And the Frugal books are worth waiting for.<br /><br />You can keep the snake, LOLRaelyn Barclayhttp://raelynbarclay.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-74150861750344147012012-04-16T11:35:13.221-05:002012-04-16T11:35:13.221-05:00Good luck finding goats! That is on my agenda to. ...Good luck finding goats! That is on my agenda to. I have Nigerians and starting a new herd of girls. Also considering Alpines. Love the farm updates.Kerri Cuevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305892536084882077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-59050589479817161612012-04-16T10:02:47.667-05:002012-04-16T10:02:47.667-05:00I used to have a tarantula under my front step, an...I used to have a tarantula under my front step, and although he creeped me out, I would wouldn't dare think of killing him... or her. They are master rodent/bug catchers. Haven't had any snakes though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com