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Wild Turkeys
Another first at the Demi Rosa!! 
I looked out the kitchen window and saw that some of our turkeys were out of the pen. Then I realized that there were to many turkeys!!! Four or Five Tom Turkeys were at the fence talking to my Tom Turkey!! My poor little guy who is young was protecting his girls. The wild Toms were older and really giving him a hard time. One of the wild Turkeys was in the vineyard and couldn't find his way out. Boy was he upset to miss out of the fun. I got some pictures but I couldn't get close enough to really see them. I counted and there were 10 Toms.
I had always hoped that my turkeys would bring up the wild ones. It was really great and I hope they come up more often.
We are in the freezer, our low tonight is 7 and the wind chill is going to be -20. Our high today is 15. So far the animals are okay. I have gotten heat lamps for everyone. Going to have to break ice several times today.
I did get the forum up on the web site. You are invited to start a discussion.
I looked out the kitchen window and saw that some of our turkeys were out of the pen. Then I realized that there were to many turkeys!!! Four or Five Tom Turkeys were at the fence talking to my Tom Turkey!! My poor little guy who is young was protecting his girls. The wild Toms were older and really giving him a hard time. One of the wild Turkeys was in the vineyard and couldn't find his way out. Boy was he upset to miss out of the fun. I got some pictures but I couldn't get close enough to really see them. I counted and there were 10 Toms. I had always hoped that my turkeys would bring up the wild ones. It was really great and I hope they come up more often.
We are in the freezer, our low tonight is 7 and the wind chill is going to be -20. Our high today is 15. So far the animals are okay. I have gotten heat lamps for everyone. Going to have to break ice several times today.
I did get the forum up on the web site. You are invited to start a discussion.
A Wonderful Thank You
I had a wonderful thank you this morning!! One of the Elders at the Church I attend has cancer. He has been such a blessing and a true Christian example. His treatment has caused his skin to become dry and flaky. His wife is the teacher of my Sunday School Class. She said she would be interested in trying the Goat Milk Soap to see if it would help. This morning after Church he came to me to let me know that he hasn't had a problem since he has been using the Goat Milk Soap. I am so excited that I was able, in a very small way, make him more comfortable.
We are in for a COLD front that will put our highs in the teens! That awful Global Warming!!!! There is so much to do to get ready in the barn. Straw for beds to sleep under the heat lamps and plastic over the cracks and doors, so much to do!
Have to go to town tomorrow to get straw and feed. That will really put a dent in my time to work on the barn. Oh well, I have to do what I have to do!!!
We are in for a COLD front that will put our highs in the teens! That awful Global Warming!!!! There is so much to do to get ready in the barn. Straw for beds to sleep under the heat lamps and plastic over the cracks and doors, so much to do!
Have to go to town tomorrow to get straw and feed. That will really put a dent in my time to work on the barn. Oh well, I have to do what I have to do!!!
New Year's Day Tradition
New Year's Day Tradition!! Blackeyed Peas is a must but hard to get the family to eat them. About 10 years ago we found a Blackeyed Pea Soup that everyone loved, even the kids!!! I have to make a double batch now so we will have enough. It's rich and creamy. Hard to find the blackeyed peas!!! If your interested I can put the recipe on line just leave me a comment.
Sold two does yesterday. I only have Tilly my 4 year old doe that should kid the middle of January, Carmel and her baby. Carmel is giving about 1/2 gallon of milk in the morning and I leave the rest for Pearl. When Tilly is in milk she is a real cow!! She gives over a gallon a day. I think the little girls went to a real nice home. I also talked to a really sweet women that may buy Tilly's kids when they hit the ground. She may also be my Oklahoma Grown Blackberry source. Boy do we love that Blackberry Jam!!!! I would love to get Blackberry Jam in my product line.
Yum Yum, Orange Marmalade
Who knew!! I haven't ever tried Orange Marmalade. It just never sounded good. Well let me tell you it is VERY good!!! I made 8 8oz jars and Mother has already eaten one jar. It was really messy putting into my jars but worth the trouble. This could be another Demi Rosa Gourmet Jam.
Time to get the New Years Day Blackeyed Pea Soup ready for tomorrow!! May cheat and have some today. It's really cold with a touch of snow in the air, the perfect soup day.
Time to get the New Years Day Blackeyed Pea Soup ready for tomorrow!! May cheat and have some today. It's really cold with a touch of snow in the air, the perfect soup day.
Cherry Jelly
I had some cherries in the pantry that I had canned last year. I decided to try and make jelly with them. I think it came out pretty good. Mother thought it was great but it is food, she thinks ALL food is great!! I have some blueberries in the pantry, hum, I wonder if they would make a good jelly?
Cabin Fever
Cold, snow, mud and slush!! Can't really do anything outside so I've been spending time in the kitchen. Today I'm making orange marmalade!! It's a 24 hour process so I won't know the results until tomorrow but it sure does smell good. If it turns out good I may add it to my jelly and jams in the store. This evening for dessert I'm going to make an apple crisp. I can't decided if I want to make a soup or beans for dinner.
I'm going to make a batch or two of grape jelly today. I may experiment with using the pulp in the bottom of the jar to see what it does to the flavor and consistency. I'll let you know.
I'm going to make a batch or two of grape jelly today. I may experiment with using the pulp in the bottom of the jar to see what it does to the flavor and consistency. I'll let you know.
Updated Web Site
I've updated the web site with pictures of the Blizzard, cabin and of course the puppies!! I also think I added a fourm. If I have please fell free to chat.
The snow is melting but I understand we are expecting more snow next week. We'll see.
I also think I added a fourm. If I have please fell free to chat.The snow is melting but I understand we are expecting more snow next week. We'll see.
Christmas Blizzard 2009
Be careful what you wish for!! ; ) We to up to 9 inches. Christmas Eve, the Blizzard really started around noon for us. I took pictures to show the progress of the storm. I really thought that we were going to miss the main part of the storm. Heather's family was in the thick of it all the way. Pat went to pick up Casey and they really had a hard time getting back. :O There was no way that anyone was going to get out that night. We had a good time, played cards and watched movies. The kids played with the toys!! I took pictures and will get them on the web site as soon as I can. I didn't have baby goats thank goodness! It has been really cold. The snow blew into the barn. I haven't seen anything like this in Oklahoma. I have been in blizzards in Colorado and they look just like this.
The dogs were a hoot! Woobie loves it. He comes in and is covered in snow balls. Rocky had a hard time getting back on the porch. We had to go get him until a path was made that he could use, he seems to love it too! It was the first time Pat's lab had seen snow. He wasn't sure about it at first then he really enjoyed it!!
We kept the horses in the barn Christmas Eve and when they got out Christmas Day they both made horse snow angels!! So funny. They rolled and snow flew everywhere.
The weather guys say we are going to have snow on the ground for weeks. Also more snow is possible next week. What a way to start the year!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
The dogs were a hoot! Woobie loves it. He comes in and is covered in snow balls. Rocky had a hard time getting back on the porch. We had to go get him until a path was made that he could use, he seems to love it too! It was the first time Pat's lab had seen snow. He wasn't sure about it at first then he really enjoyed it!!
We kept the horses in the barn Christmas Eve and when they got out Christmas Day they both made horse snow angels!! So funny. They rolled and snow flew everywhere.
The weather guys say we are going to have snow on the ground for weeks. Also more snow is possible next week. What a way to start the year!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Merry Christmas
We could be close to a white Christmas!! Depending on which forecast you listen to we could be snowed in or rained on. I chose SNOW!!! I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe Christmas. We will be having family for Christmas. The weather is looking questionable so not sure how many of the family will make it. I can't wait to see the two little dogs, Woobie and Rocky trying to maneuver in the snow!! Should be a real laugh. I'll try to get photo's!!
MERRY Christmas!!!!
enjoy the snow if we get any!
Should be a real laugh. I'll try to get photo's!! MERRY Christmas!!!!
enjoy the snow if we get any!
First Baby of the Year
December 7th we had our first baby goat. Kidding season has started. :0 Carmel had a little girl, doe, and due to the date she was born I have named her Pearl. 
I have left her on Carmel but I milk Carmel twice a day. She isn't giving me a lot of milk but that little Pearl is HUNGRY!! I should have known that we would have babies, the weather is the coldest of the year. BURRRRRRRR I believe that we won't have any more babies for a month or so!! BUT, I have be known to be WRONG!! It could happen next week!
Have been really busy! Had a luncheon for 9 on Monday and dinner for 4 Tuesday night. The Demi Rosa is a GREAT place to entertain. It truly is the Christmas Cabin in the Woods!!
just a side note, Austin has had a name change. He is now Rocky because he cusses sooooooo much!!! ;0 He is the cutes little guy. Has the whole house under his thumb.
I have left her on Carmel but I milk Carmel twice a day. She isn't giving me a lot of milk but that little Pearl is HUNGRY!! I should have known that we would have babies, the weather is the coldest of the year. BURRRRRRRR I believe that we won't have any more babies for a month or so!! BUT, I have be known to be WRONG!! It could happen next week! Have been really busy! Had a luncheon for 9 on Monday and dinner for 4 Tuesday night. The Demi Rosa is a GREAT place to entertain. It truly is the Christmas Cabin in the Woods!!
just a side note, Austin has had a name change. He is now Rocky because he cusses sooooooo much!!! ;0 He is the cutes little guy. Has the whole house under his thumb.
