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By: The calm after the storm « High Mountain Musing

The calm after the storm « High Mountain Musing — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:58:59 +0000

[...] assume the wind will continue like this all night. It’s one of those nights like the one that blew the chicken away. I know I will not sleep well. I will listen for trees falling. I will look out side in the [...]

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:06:01 +0000

What a sweet story, thanks for sharing, and I’m really glad you found our site. Hope you’ll share more! Your little white banty sounds like the little white hen we had. Our son used to take her for rides on his sled in the snow. What sweet creatures… Please keep in touch!

By: DON BENTLEY

DON BENTLEY — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:07:42 +0000

I JUST FOUND YOUR SITE . IT IS VERY ENJOYFULL TO READ . I AM IN MY 60S AND WAS RAISED ON A RANCH . I HAD A LITTLE WHITE BANTY HEN AS A PET . SHE WOULD RIDE AROUND ON MY SHOULDER . WHEN I PUT HER DOWN SHE WOULD PECH AROUND AND IF I WALKED OFF AND SHE DIDNT SEE ME SHE WOULD GO CRAZY TRYING TO FIND ME . SHR LIVED IN A WOODEN BOX ON THE BACK PORCH
ONE NIGHT A CAT OR COYOTE GOT HER AND I HAVE NEVER STOPPED MISSING HER EVEN AFTER OVER 50 YEARS . KEEP UP THE GOOD STORYS . THEY REMIND ME OF A MUCH BETTER TIME AND PLACE .

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:27:41 +0000

Gosh, it’s nice to hear from you! Funny what we remember, but I remember I’m pretty sure, you wore a denim shirt with some red embroidery to our wedding. Is that right? Do you get to use those boots in Oregon? Forrest is almost as tall as Bob now, and just keeps on growing!

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:25:12 +0000

Oh, thought of one more thing, in light of Peaceful Acres comments (and thinking of Karen, too) – isn’t it wonderful what Honey (whoever she or he may be for each of us) puts up with for our love of animals!

By: Cindy Barnard

Cindy Barnard — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:56:29 +0000

oh, Jen– fun to read your blog. Your mom sent me the link. I’ll never forget you wonderful wedding! mud and all. still have my waterproof boots I bought in Crested Butte to be able to celebrate with you. I’ll look thru the blog and enjoy when my life has more time and I have more brains. Give hugs to Forrest. I’ve moved from the building with your mom and dad and out to Ashland, OR. not as rugged, but beautiful, too.
Cindy Barnard

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:47:11 +0000

Oh that’s wonderful! You made my day! Forrest is chuckling because though I don’t know if we’ve had calves in the bathtub, he knows I’d do it if I “had” to. Had lots of lambs by the woodstove…

By: peacefulacres

peacefulacres — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:40:03 +0000

LOL! I just brought our little beat up Abigail Adams in the house. I’m hoping to heal her wounded head (quite a gash) and not let those nasty big hens at her again. I don’t think Honey was quite in for all this….wait until we have calves in the bathtub!!!

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:38:14 +0000

I’ve seen some folks get some wonderful photos of the hummingbirds that way, too!

By: Karen Bailey

Karen Bailey — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:30:17 +0000

I didn’t even think about the bears hybernating in the winter! Do you continue feeding in the summer, too? (I guess I’ve never noticed your feeder) I love watching birds and have my own feeder as well. It’s always wonderful to see a new bird and look it up in my bird book.

I never thought of bringing a bird feeder to hang on the cabin while we are there. I’m going to try to remember to bring a hummingbird feeder this summer. I love their vibrant color and the amazing sound of their wings!

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:24:20 +0000

Our bears hybernate or leave in the winter here, so we’re lucky, no worries about them, not this time of year at least. I’ve heard mixed advice on if feeding the birds – if it is good for even the birds or not, but I’m a big believer in that each of us needs to do what we feel is right. I love caring for them, having them squalk at me, all excited for their breakfast. I don’t believe it hurts them. I think they love it as much as I do! We have many guests who hang hummingbird feeders outside “their” cabin when they are here for a week in the summer. I’ve seen the hummers find it, love it, and move on when those guests move on. Their instinct is also strong enough that when it’s time to head south, feeders or no feeders, they go! Birds and people both, I guess…

By: Karen Bailey

Karen Bailey — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:53:38 +0000

Your comment raises another question for me. I’ve always read that I shouldn’t feed birds in the mountains…I guess mainly because it attracts bears. Have you had any problems with that? Come to think of it, though, I guess there are a lot of food sources for bear around the ranch.

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:37:52 +0000

It’s quiet – that’s about it for the birds who stick it out with us. A few magpies hang out by the cliffs on the road along the river, and come up to check out what’s left in the chicken coop. And walking through the woods by the river, I’ve seen grosbeaks, but they don’t come up here. Wait til spring… I start seeing all the old favorites again – they all know where the feeder is, and reward themselves when they make it backup the mountain!

By: highmountainmuse

highmountainmuse — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:35:34 +0000

I need to check out your blog – I her MN is a lot colder than here, or at least it tends to feel that way! We’re spoiled with sunshine here. Figured someone out there would relate to the chicken in the house story. I think you got me beat with a goose in the bathroom…

By: Karen Bailey

Karen Bailey — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:15:32 +0000

Another great story shared with us! The way you write I can always visualize the story as if I’m actually living it!

Also, it’s nice to hear you still have Stellar Jays and Chickadees in the winter. I wasn’t sure if they stayed year ’round or not.