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To: Diana in Wisconsin
It was another week of cold and dry here in Central Missouri. Weather guessers are saying we're about to be destroyed by the worst blizzard in a millenia. We're well-stocked with everything that we need, so there won't be any inconvenience here if the guessers finally guessed right, and I hope they are. We are way behind on precip for the winter.

The stars finally aligned to fetch the new/used chicken coop that Mrs. Augie scored on the fakebook marketplace. It needs a little TLC, but I couldn't build it for the price she paid. This one has an automagical powered door hinge gizmo that will open and close the chicken door by timer setting or photoperiod - a very nice feature for forgetful geriatric chicken herders.

new_coop

While I had Nanner out I spent about 45 minutes clearing underbrush in a little patch of woods along the back horse pasture, and started placing what I hope will be the last 27 tons of 4"x6" crushed limestone on the pond dam. I'm a bit squishy from sitting on my duff for the last 45 days so I only put out one loader bucket full of stone. Stopping at that was a good move - I'm only a little bit sore in the hands and back. If I'd done another load I'd be hating life this morning.

138 posted on 01/31/2022 5:41:44 AM PST by Augie
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To: Augie

WOW! That is some swanky chicken coop!


141 posted on 01/31/2022 6:15:18 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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