Just when you think it is safe-------SWOOP, you see something flash past the office window. I ran to the window...looked, next window....looked, then decided to step out the back door to check on them. What ya know as soon as the back door opened there it (the Hawk) went gliding out of the tree RIGHT OVER THE COOP!!! After making a brief fool of myself screaming and waving my arms around, the hawk was gone. I am sure it will make its presence another day unless the flailing about really scared it. Hopefully if I keep them secured long enough the hawk will eventually move on realizing chicken is not on the menu!!
Here is a story for the kids!
I want to introduce everyone to Twanda and her friends!
A very special friend of mine surprised me today by letting Twanda come for a visit via snail mail. Twanda and her friends went on a whirl wind trip with us all the way from Tennessee to Washington. These three characters kept us entertained the whole way. We drove through many states and had the privilege of visiting several tourist sites on our journey. Never a dull moment with the five of us on the road. One our first famous stops on the cross country tour was the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. This place is one of a kind. Every year they pick a theme and decorate the whole building with CORN. Corn (of all colors), corn stalks, wheat and grass adorn the entire outside. The inside is huge as well and is currently used for many different venues.
After walking around the huge corn palace we headed back out on the road. Twanda was quite thirsty but we were low on cash. We heard from some locals that a drug store up the road had free water to quench your thirst. So you got it, Wall Drug became the next stop on our tour. Once we arrived in Wall, South Dakota it was not to hard to locate the drug store. It seemed like it took up a whole city block...and this ain't no BIG city. Wall Drug is a mix between an old-time drug store, 5 & Dime, soda fountain, we have one of everything store, and a restaurant.
During the winding journey through Wall Drug my friend and I somehow got separated from Twanda and the gang. We knew just where to look!! Yep, the water station.
After we got nice and hydrated and had some treats from Wall Drug we piled back into the car. Off to Mount Rushmore. We were all very excited about this one. A huge national monument and none of us had been there before. But you know when you are traveling with animals you always have to keep your eye out. They are always looking for some stray to pick up and take home.
Uhhh, yes that is Twanda trying to make friends inside Mount Rushmore!!!
Like we needed another mouth to feed. After rationalizing with Twanda and the gang that it is a federal offense to remove any property (including wildlife) from a National monument she dropped it. Finally back in the car for one last leg of the trip. We didn't have any more planned stops but we were ahead of schedule and stumbled upon another historical treasure. The site of the Battle of Little Bighorn where General Custer died. So to take in a little history we decided to stretch our legs and go for a walk. It was not only filled with history it was also a huge cemetery with many unique headstones.
By the time we were done at the Battle of Little Bighorn it was getting a little chilly. The sun was going down and we were also increasing in elevation. As we pulled into out destination late that night Twanda and the gang starting scoping out their new home. And for many years they lived with my friend happy and healthy. BUT, today they arrived in Ohio ready to take on the farm life. Hopefully they will adjust well and learn to get along with the chickens!! Wishing my friend the best and I will take good care of Twanda and the gang!!
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