April…

Tis April and I feel that perhaps the worst is over.

We have had a few solid days of pretty good weather – sun – not hot – minimal  rain  – time will tell.

Much has happened in the past month.

Our first chicks hatched! Finally – since March 31st – how they have grown – I promise I will post pics soon – they are now gangly and ugly – so funny- like teenagers – arms/wings too long – scraggly dressed- attitude to spare.

Visits from family – visits from friends – weekends are a blur.

I have taken on this quite odd side “job” if you will.

Hen Aprons/Saddles – seriously – google it – they are real.

So when the Rooster decides to – well – you know?? bowchickawowow – he gets quite aggressive (most men do) and his spurs on his legs can do damage to the poor hens back so they make these things called Hen Aprons/Saddles.

So – me – being the Sally Homemaker downloaded a pattern – bought some fabric and fired up my trusty (???) sewing machine.

Well my trust machines is on her last legs – she has served me well – it was my mothers – we bought it for her years ago and every time I sew with it I think of her because I know she used it and when I look in the sewing kit I see things that she touched and used – it makes my heart happy.

BUT that machine – sooo frustrating so I went out and bought myself a new – inexpensive one – and this baby hums!!!

I will take my mom’s in for a tune up and a fix up and I’ll have two as I will NEVER part with it.

My first shipment went out and apparently they fit so hey – the system works.

My good friend picked up two more today and I have 6 waiting to arrange delivery/pick up – soooo – I am going to make millions and retire!!!

My first models – Apron’s by Fitzy – need to make business cards!!!