Author Archives: Jenny

And a dog show

Kate has a conformation show this weekend.Her coat is in good condition, her weight is right, and we’ve been practicing our stands and gaiting.Cross your fingers for her.

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Happy dance

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-scott-brown-defeats-democrat-martha-coakley-massachusetts/story?id=9602776 Now watch the Democrat leaders in the House change direction and state with great sincerity that what was completely unacceptable last week in the Senate health bill is all of a sudden EXACTLY what this nation needs. Right now. Before … Continue reading

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Best lamb ever. Really.

Went to Captain Chuck’s for dinner tonight. Sherri had rack of lamb on the special board. Wow. Tender, flavorful, lightly seasoned. All the lamb-y goodness melting in my mouth.  I shared. Grudgingly. Pick the plate up and lick it good.

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No thumbs, no vote

Bing and Kate the corgi would like to know why, if there are 42 eggs, mayn’t they have any? They are forgetting the eggs that didn’t make it as far as the fridge that they have been snacking on. Did … Continue reading

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42

That’s the number of home laid eggs currently in the fridge.Most if not all of the hens are laying.The pullet eggs are starting to get a little bigger now. 75% size of normal eggs and completely developed (remember the initial … Continue reading

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CPDT Application

So I’ve been coaching people to train their dogs for 3 or 4 years now.  I’ve accumulated over 225 instruction hours as head instructor, and over 75 hours assisting with classes. I continue to really enjoying teaching group classes. I … Continue reading

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Del-Ton M4gery kit: Scott’s review

My Del-Ton 16″ CL M4gery kit came in after Thanksgiving. I had ordered a Lightweight barrel back in Nov 2008, and emailed in that winter that I would take a M4 profile barrel if that came in first.  I changed what I … Continue reading

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Quiet Sunday with a bang

We had a quiet and relaxing sunday morning. French toast made from the leftover homemade challah for a late breakfast, then we lazed around the house until Scott reminded me that we wanted to go to the range. Scott surprised … Continue reading

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New layer and prolapsed oviduct

Cookies were well received by recipients today. Scott did a fine job with decorating – we’ll try to post a photo later. Tucked the hens in early tonight.  Noticed one of the hens, Wyan the Wyandotte, was standing stiffly – … Continue reading

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Eggnog denied

Matanuska Creamery was at Northway Mall wednesday, with eggnog. Swung by to get some – too late. The nice lady said they sold out in the first 15 minutes despite having prepared a double batch. We were going to have … Continue reading

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