Well, my dentist appointment lasted almost 3 hours yesterday morning - I'm home recovering and didn't even need the Vicodin that was prescribed - just Advil. Have I mentioned how much I dislike going to the dentist? I have to give myself a hand, I bucked up and acted like a Big Girl and just scheduled the appointment and went. I'm so glad it's over and that I'm feeling fine.
While I was making my cup of tea this morning I glanced out the kitchen window and saw this snapping turtle walking up towards the pond from our field. FHFB had seen a smaller one earlier in the morning, not sure if they were returning from laying their eggs or just visiting from the larger pond down the hill.
We often see these prehistoric looking reptiles floating on the top of the water, sunning themselves and waiting to see if we'll throw out some bread. For several years now there has been a snapping turtle that actually comes up to the surface whenever he hears my voice on the porch. It's a riot, he knows there will probably be some stale bread heading his way.
These are not my favorite pond-dwellers. I much prefer the pretty little painted turtles.
It was really a busy morning on Frog Hollow Farm. While I was outside taking these photos I heard a loud ruckus near the East garden and was surprised to see large wings flapping around in the air. A half second later Olive, one of our cats, went tearing up the porch steps. Finn, the black cat, was still in the field near the commotion. Another half second later about 6 baby turkeys came tearing up out of the garden onto the front lawn - with mama turkey beside herself. I gathered the cats and put them inside. Mama turkey was just devastated - she called for her babies for quite a while. I saw one baby head over to her, and found another one stuck on one of our stone steps. I went over to help it, the baby started squawking, and mama came tearing over to me - let me tell you, I thought she was going to really hurt me, but I just put the baby down and tore into the conservatory. Not sure what happened to everyone, but I heard mama calling to them for quite a while afterwards.
I'm not happy with the cats - and they know it.
Heading over to my dad's for dinner later.
Happy Anniversary FHFB - 33 years! I love you!
Ciao, bella!
Happy Anniversary to both of you! 33 years, that's great! Lots of excitement at your house this morning. I thought the story would end with you running from that humongous turtle, and then the turkeys entered the scene. Too funny.
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Those are some great photos of the turtle! Has my cat gotten into a fight with it yet? I am forwarding your blog to a few friends who don't believe that NJ hosts such prehistoric beasts!
ReplyDeleteHI FARM GIRL,
ReplyDeleteYOUR POP POP MASTERSON WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE YOU RUNNING AROUND AFTER ALL THEE ANIMALS, YOU ARE SUCH A QUIET, LADY LIKE, LITTLE GIRL. WELL, THAT'S HOW I REMEMBER YOU:)
WISH I HAD MY CAMERA. TAKE CARE, HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
LOVE, AUNT RIZ
Happy Anniversary!!! And I'm glad you were able to save the baby turkeys from your kitty cats! We have wild turkeys here too and I think my neighbors cats are afraid of them...at least the full grown ones! And I'm following you now as well, which I actually thought I was already doing...my brain is not good these days!
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your stories on your farm. Simply enchanting.
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Jo
LOVE your farm stories! Lezlee
ReplyDeleteYour comment brought tears of joy and appreciation to my eyes my darling. What have I done to deserve you my friend? I simply don't know how to put my feelings of gratitude in words. Both Lady R and I are ever so grateful for you prayers. Thank you luv, thank you so much.
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Duchess