I made Debbie this quilt it has her family names and birthdays on it. Parents, sisters, brother and children of each. It has 42 different shades of green because it is her favorite color.

I went to visit my best friend Debbie and this is the chicken house her husband built because when she visited me she decided she might need a few chickens to take home. She calls me and tells me her chickens lay the most beautiful eggs. She named them ruby and Mae so she can just call ruby Mae and both come running. She spoils them terribly.

I haven't been here in a while but we went to the Beckley Board Christmas party and had a great time. The weather here really sucks right now. I know my poor chickens are just tired because so am I. We need some spring soon.

Goober Died

Little Goober was looking stronger and stronger but this weekend he just died. We have no idea why. Now Ray is upset his companion is missing. We are hoping to release Ray soon. Jeff just worries with him blind in one eye how he will take care of himself. Jean came and went. We canned large amounts. 30 jars of blackberry and black raspberry, 12 apple, 24 peach preserves, 24 stewed tomatos, 48 green beans, 36 candied carrots, 12 lime pickles, 24 bread and butter pickles, and 24 sweet pickles. It was alot of work but worth it.

This is my milk goat. I haven't named her yet but, was thinking along the lines of nanny. W#e decided to get her to nurse the goober. Josh Cooper up in Meadow Bridge sold her to me. I meet him and his wife at the poultry auction.

Little Goober was happy we got him the goat. He is nursing well and growing everyday. I thought he might die but, here's to determination. I went and picked about a gallon of blackberries before work this morning. Now I am picking thorns from my fingers and trying to remove the stains.

Janice's mom came in and brought one of her dinner plate dahlia's. Isn't it beautiful. Her mother Shirley just like my mom's name loves to grow her flowers. She should get some sort of blue ribbon for this beauty.