This is mostly a story in pictures. I didn’t write my usual post on Sunday because I’ve been juggling too many balls and dropping a few. I couldn’t figure out why. But then it hit me on my tenth trip between my computer (I usually work in the kitchen) and my printer (in a back bedroom).
It’s summer. It’s finally, FINALLY HOT. I just wanted to be outside. So I got all my scanning and printing done and I made a new home office.
Chair, computer, phone, notepad, dog. Yep, got all I need.
The barnyard animals were looking miserably hot, so before I got down to business, I moved the “pool” into the shade and filled it up.
It’s not much, but it’s got cold water in it and it’s in the shade. I’m sure they’ll all love it!
Here’s what happened next….
“You want us to go out in that hot sun? Are you crazy? I’m a goat, I don’t even know how to swim.”
“I don’t wanna get up. But hey, Louise, if you go, I’ll go.”
“OK, here we go!”
“Can you believe she fell for that?”
“Look at her run! Oh man, we could see that coming and we’re just babies. That Louise is a few eggs short of a dozen!”
“You guys are so mean. Poor Louise is not gonna be happy.”
“AAUGH! No one followed me? I’m all by myself! I can’t party alone!”
“Doink, no fair, you tricked me! Oh my this sand and straw is hot! Hot feet! Hot feet!”
“Oh, Louise, ya know I love ya. Come on, let’s make a break for the shade way in the back. That pool is a stupid idea anyway.”
And a good, cool time in the shade was had by all. The End
I obviously didn’t get a lot of work done. But I think we all, even Louise, had a lot of fun.
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This is great – i hope you put your essays together into a book – :))
http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltobias/2013/05/09/compassionate-conservation-a-discussion-from-the-frontlines-with-dr-marc-bekoff/
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-emotions/201306/blackfish-whale-has-eaten-one-the-trainers
Wow – thanks Marc! I love telling the stories I hear out in the barnyard. 🙂
This is so cute! Love the photos and the captions. I bought a kiddie pool for my chickens last year but they never went in it!
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I absolutely love how you write, you paint such wonderful stories! Love that you set up your desk outside too. Been thinking about you and hope all is well this week in your hood. CO fires are all over our news… Praying for all those who’ve been affected.
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We’re far away from the fires and don’t live in the wooded foothills where they mostly occur. Even so, our air is dense with smoke – can’t see our beautiful views today. It is heartbreaking that it’s happening again this year.
On a lighter note, thanks for the kind words! I’m lovin’ my outdoor office 🙂
Oh poor Louise but I do admire her willingness to give it a go.
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She IS a brave, albeit no-so-smart, chicken!
I admit it, I’m in love with Doink. ♥
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I love Doink. I think I need a pig like him. I liked you on FB both from my blog page and my personal profile. 🙂 I enjoy following. Thanks again for linking up to the HomeAcre Hop:
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