Thursday, 6 September 2018

Heartfelt Thanks

A heartfelt thank you  for all your prayers and messages for Gerard.  Thankfully he is recovering well and is now home at the cottage been looked after by me.  I have lit the stove and we have enjoyed some warming winter soup and scones.  We are spending quality time together watching some of our favourite films and reading up in readiness for our next venture.



The chicken coop has been ordered, we have paid a little extra to have it erected for us.  Gerard is phoning the man who supplies chickens to the Island tomorrow to arrange delivery from Skye of  six chickens.  We are quite excited about it.  Little by little we are realising our dreams, a little slower than anticipated but we are getting there.

Hope all is well with you, I am trying in earnest to catch up with you all.

See you soon.

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  1. Sue in Suffolk6 September 2018 at 10:53

    Do hope your husband is much better and also hope your chickens arrive.

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  2. Jules6 September 2018 at 11:01

    It's such a relief to know Gerard is home again and enjoying some hearty, wholesome food.
    Your next venture looks like it will be a lot of fun and I can't wait to read all about it. X

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  3. Frugally challenged6 September 2018 at 11:12

    Looking forward to reading about the chickens. I am ashamed to say that chickens terrify me

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  4. justjill6 September 2018 at 12:00

    Glad he is back. I miss the chickens now we have downsized. And the ducks.

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  5. busybusybeejay6 September 2018 at 12:16

    So glad Gerard is on the mend.How exciting about the chickens.Are you going to give them names?

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  6. Jill6 September 2018 at 12:17

    Glad to hear he's improving. The chickens will be great!!

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  7. Sheila6 September 2018 at 12:27

    So good to hear that Gerard is back home and in your care.
    Can't wait to see the chickens.
    Hugs-x-

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  8. Elaine6 September 2018 at 12:46

    That is good news about your husband.

    Lucky hens, I'm sure they will have a wonderful life with you - do you plan to name them? I miss our little flocks, they were such characters - and the eggs were excellent.

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  9. MarleneS6 September 2018 at 12:51

    Glad to hear Gerard is improving, your chickens will bring you much joy.

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  10. Vee6 September 2018 at 13:04

    So sorry to read that Gerard had another upset and glad to know that he is already home under your good care. I am sure that your daughter and family were concerned and will be glad to know that dad/grandpa is busily preparing for a brood of chickens. Stay cozy!

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  11. Hill Top Post6 September 2018 at 13:36

    Six very lucky hens, they will be, for they will have the best of care when they arrive at your door. Chickens have been a big part of our lives, having been contract growers for a large company for many years. But, best of all were the small barnyard flocks.

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  12. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen6 September 2018 at 13:42

    That's great news that Gerard is home with you now, Lorraine! It will be fun to watch your adventure with chickens. How fun. ♥

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  13. Betsy6 September 2018 at 13:51

    Wonderful news that Gerard is now home. My prayers are with you both and that he continues to heal.
    Chickens! Oh my goodness that will be an adventure. I'm looking forward to reading all about it.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  14. Mac n' Janet6 September 2018 at 13:59

    So glad he's home and doing better. Good luck with the chickens.

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  15. Granny Marigold6 September 2018 at 18:35

    Keeping chickens will be an adventure I think you'll enjoy. I look forward to pictures.

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  16. Teresa Kasner6 September 2018 at 18:54

    I'm happy to hear Gerard is home and being well taken care of by his devoted and very fabulous nurse/wife! I'm super excited that you are getting a chicken house and will look forward to seeing it. Six hens is a perfect start, what age will they be? You want pullets that are just starting to lay. And the biggest thing is to make your chicken house and run completely predator proof. Do you have fox on the island? They're the worst chicken killers. Good luck! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  17. Gracie Saylor6 September 2018 at 20:34

    So glad Gerard is home and you are both well and hatching plans to welcome your chickens! About 66 years ago I lived on Flying Feather Chicken Farm in Andover, Massachusetts : ) Then for 15 years I lived on a research poultry farm a little south of Kansas City, Missouri. Although I have never raised any chickens I admire friends who do and look forward to learning about your adventures with your flock! xx

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  18. Angela Pitout6 September 2018 at 21:56

    sending healing for a fast mend

    + chickens are fun! i dont know what i would do without my gals xx

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  19. Serenata7 September 2018 at 00:09

    So glad to read Gerard is back home, I hope he continues to recover well.

    How exciting to be getting chickens. That is a dream I too hope to realise one day. I used to keep chickens as a teenager and loved it. So nice to have fresh eggs daily.

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  20. Crimson Kettle7 September 2018 at 00:19

    Exciting! Glad to hear Gerard is back home again.

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  21. Rosie7 September 2018 at 00:39

    Good news, glad Gerard is home again. I look forward to hearing more of your chickens when they come to live with you:)

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  22. Anna7 September 2018 at 02:09

    Glad Gerard is ok now !
    I was looking for chicken's coop too, but it's expensive to order from outside so I find some model online and expect to do one "easy-to-do" with my husband.
    Have a cozy weekend !
    Anna

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  23. Christina7 September 2018 at 02:22

    I missed your last post, I am sorry to hear that Gerard was in hospital. I am glad that he is back home with you, recovering and feeling excited about the chickens. It is lovely to witness you realise your dreams. x

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  24. Jo7 September 2018 at 02:24

    I'm so sorry to hear that Gerard has had another stay in hospital but thankfully, he's now home and being well cared for. I'm excited for you in your new venture. I've always wanted to keep chickens but never have. I'm looking forward to following along with your adventure.

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  25. Nancy Chan7 September 2018 at 03:00

    Thanks for the update about Gerard! I have reared chickens before and I love the little chicks. Looking forward to your project posting.

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  26. Polly7 September 2018 at 03:49

    oooh how exciting. We have a lady in the village who rescues caged chickens, she has an annual garden fete with food, music and stalls, and people adopt the chickens. Glad to hear Gerard is doing well, he is in good hands :-) xx

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  27. Linda P7 September 2018 at 10:36

    Glad to know Gerard is home. All the best with your next project to rear some chickens.

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  28. Iris7 September 2018 at 12:27

    Glad Gerard is on the mend.

    Good luck with your next venture - chickens are great fun and we are very fond of our ladies. We even reared a couple of chicks a few years ago!

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  29. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot7 September 2018 at 18:25

    Wow...chickens! What a venture but yummy fresh eggs for you! So thankful to know that Gerard is better and at home. Stay warm, and I think I'll make soup for dinner tonight. I have a base in freezer that I need to pull out and heat up. Have a blessed weekend!

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  30. Gattina8 September 2018 at 02:11

    I just caught up on your blog and am happy to hear that Gerald is feeling better. It's so good to be home and not in the hospital anymore. You must have had a hard time !

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  31. Cherie8 September 2018 at 02:36

    Great to hear that Gerard is getting better. Chickens..wow… just think of all the scotch eggs and gorgeous cakes and such like. You will be offering b and b next... :-) book me in for a weekend. x

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  32. thrift deluxe8 September 2018 at 05:36

    So sorry to hear there has been another hospital stay, glad to hear he's at home now, best wishes to you both.

    (I apologise for lack of comments but I am not being notified of some blogs at the moment, I'll have to sort out my settings).

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  33. Anjiedot8 September 2018 at 06:11

    sorry to hear Gerald has not been well, hope hes on the up. I am looking forward to the chicken pics !

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  34. At Rivercrest Cottage8 September 2018 at 20:18

    Oh chickens! How wonderful for you. I would love them, but worry about it being to cold in winter and too hot summer. Looking forward to watching and learning from you.

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  35. fiona9 September 2018 at 07:07

    So glad to hear Gerard is Home x

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  36. Jennifer9 September 2018 at 14:09

    Praying you are both well and safe at home.
    I'm so happy for you to be able to get some chickens...they are so nice to have. I had some when I was a child...and still dream of having a place where I can have them again. Enjoy!

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  37. karen9 September 2018 at 15:36

    I'm sorry he was ill and I'm glad he is back home where he belongs!

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  39. Beatrice P. Boyd10 September 2018 at 14:10

    God news about the chicken enclosure, Lorraine. It will be nice to have fresh eggs, I'm sure.

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