Today was fantastic as far as weather goes. But the poor Beast was suffering from both fatigue and a lot of aches and pains. Most of it is due to his overextending himself with building the gate for the coop. Why he insisted on doing that before putting in the other two posts we need and covering the area between the chainlink fence and the barn is beyond me. But he just HAD to do that first. *Sigh* It was the bending and getting down on his knees to put screws in (he also covered the area between the base of the barn and the ground so the chickens and/or predators couldn't get underneath) that actually did him in.
Tomorrow we are to have another good day but...unfortunately, it's the day that he has to go in to have his treatment for his skin cancer on his arms. So doing anything further is out of the question. For about a week. BUT...on Wednesday, our weather takes a turn for the worse. Severe weather they were saying on the Weather Channel tonight. Possibility of some tornadoes but mostly in the south of our state. Since the weather is going to be so nasty, I suppose it doesn't matter. But I would love to be able to let the chickens out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine on good days. *Sigh* Guess I just have to be patient.
Dennis and Diane came over today to look at the chickens. Diane said we couldn't possibly name them because *they all look alike!* I laughed and said there were little differences and they seem to have very different personalities. She got this look on her face that suggested I was a bit nutty to think chickens could have personalities but at least she didn't say that.
After the Beast and I got all the tools and things put away, he came into the house and he looked exhausted. He spent the rest of the afternoon just laying back and resting. I made us tacos for dinner since it's one of his favorites. When he was getting ready for bed (which was early since his doctor's appointment is at 8am), he wasn't able to take his own socks off due to his muscles being so stiff. That means I will have to put them on for him, along with his shoes, in the morning. Been here before so I know. That's why *I* am heading for bed early because he will be up around 6am. He always gets up earlier than needed.
I'll also have to check on the chickens and make sure their food and water are filled. Tomorrow afternoon I will have to make sure to close the window that we've left open since it's staying in the 50's tonight and turn on the heat lamps since it's going to be cold for the night .... and for the following two, perhaps three nights. We always turn them off during the day when the weather is this nice.
Okay, enough for today. Love you all. Be good. Be sure to tell the ones you love and care about that you love and appreciate them. Today is over and tomorrow is not promised so do it today. Life is short. ***Hugs***
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