The Weekend View is a rainy day version this week.
Rain Rain Rain
It has been a bit of a rainy start to the new year- in just a couple days- almost 12″ of rain- and we have more on the rain every day in the forecast. I am keeping fingers crossed that California is going to soak up enough of this rain to help with the drought.
Bathroom Roof Leaks
Though we thought for sure the roof was fixed this time- we needed 5 buckets in the bathroom to catch the leaks again. Which means… back to the starting board. The roof above the bathroom area is one that is somewhat odd- apparently it has an odd ‘cricket’ which is not an insect haha- it is where the various rooflines all connect and come together. We have thought about just completely redoing it for several years- so that might be up next. It has been an ongoing issue and was probably leaking even back when the house was originally built in 1940.
Salads on repeat
I have been making salads for lunch almost every day – and though we eat salad often, I am enjoying experimenting with a few new additions. I am thinking of sharing a few more recipes here this year- would you like to see some salad options as well?
Showgirl Silkies
I mentioned we hatched a few baby silkies while in Europe during the summer- and we also brought home a few young frizzles and showgirl silkies to join the flock. The showgirls make me smile every time I see them- they have bare necks and poofs on their bodies and heads- they kind of look like an ostrich. This one is a regular fluffy silkie- and we also have a frizzled silkie showgirl too. I will try to get some photos to share of them when they are out foraging – they are so cute. We don’t know just yet if they are boys or girls- maybe roos by the noticeable comb but have seen hens with larger combs too. We should know for sure maybe in another month or so.
Blooming Blooms
The garden is not blooming right now- but now is the time do some of the pruning and planting bulbs for spring in our area. These roses are some of our favorites and they are stellar bloomers if you are looking for a prolific garden rose- this is called All Dressed Up. They start out bright pink and fade beautifully.
Speaking of blooms- I am off to go trim the hydrangeas before the next round of rain moves in- Happy Weekend All.
YES, to the salads that you have been making. Thanks
Im always up for a new salad recipe!!
Hope the bathroom leak gets fixed, its just tO pretty a bathroom to have problems💗
Me too!
Love your chicKens. Always make me smile. Thank you.
Praying you get rain and won’t be in drought this year. Hate to hear that pretty bathroom is leaking, hope you find the leak. Love those silkies!
hI COURTNEY. WE HAVE 2 FLOCKS OF CHICKENS ON OUR FARM. WE DON’T HAVE SILKIES. I WONDER WHAT THEIR EGGS LOOK LIKE. MY HUSBAND JUST BUILT A NEW COOP FOR THEM. SOMEONE LEFT A BEAUTIFUL BRASS CHANDELIER AT THE DUMP WHICH HE TOOK HOME BC HE KNEW I’VE ALWAYS WANTED ONE IN OUR COOPS. I ADDED THE CRYSTAL GARLAND THAT I BOUGHT ONLINE AND SOME CRYSTAL ORNAMENT DROPS. IT LOOKS GORGEOUS AGAIN AND HE HUNG IT INSIDE AND REPLACED THE “CANDLES” WITH THE RED LIGHTS FOR WHEN IT GOES ON AT NIGHTIME. SO MAGICAL. AS FOR SALAD RECIPES, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM. I’VE GOTTEN QUITE BORED WITH MINE AND WOULD LOVE SOME NEW IDEAS. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS MAKING MY DAY. CINDY
Enough already…the NEWS photos are…frightening…take care!!! franki
Yes, would loves salad recipes
Your Showgirl Silkie is priceless!
so sorry you are all struggling with the rain in California. hope all your adorable critters are safe and sound. thank you for any yummy salad recipes. we can’t get enough new food ideas! and yours are always so great. keep your spirits up when the skies are gray!
Love everything you do! wish you wrote five times a day! more on chickens and their HOME, GARDENING, even home repair, please! inspiring!
Yes please! I would love a new salad idea when you have the time.
Please share your salad recipes! your salads always look so appetizing!
Love the idea of more salad recipes
your pink roses are beautiful.
Where did you get that blue dish towel/ napkin?
sorry you got a leak