tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post1551955695389731191..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Pantries and Preparedness. Your pets.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46400658992304002142017-02-28T22:54:02.922-08:002017-02-28T22:54:02.922-08:00Dear Jan, I should have called you Jan and not Hi...Dear Jan, I should have called you Jan and not Hillhouse sorry! I knew Glenda was the person to ask for help on this and I am so glad it was helpful to you! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-32698383105284272162017-02-28T22:53:07.038-08:002017-02-28T22:53:07.038-08:00Dear Peach, I think chooks make awesome pets. This...Dear Peach, I think chooks make awesome pets. This is the crazy one who tries to come into the kitchen and lay eggs in my shopping basket. <br />You re right about the order of priorities. In some fires we had a few years back tow young girls died on account of not leaving horses. The loss of pet horses would have been terrible but these two girls were lost as well. It has kind of haunted me. So you got to get out when you have the chance sometimes! That said I hope you could save your pets for sure as we all would try to do. <br />Today my daughter got chickens so more chooks in the family! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18178126863936361202017-02-28T22:30:40.712-08:002017-02-28T22:30:40.712-08:00Dear Kelley, Thank you for this report! I did laug...Dear Kelley, Thank you for this report! I did laugh about the lumps conversation! By now the epidural is gone so I am hoping things are going well and your Mum isn't in pain. One day at a time is the only way to handle these times and you are doing well. With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60083963820938770472017-02-28T20:25:36.391-08:002017-02-28T20:25:36.391-08:00Hi Annabelle, thanks so much for this post! I ha...Hi Annabelle, thanks so much for this post! I have never heard of the Vital containers and ordered 6 of the 60 lb to begin with. I'm going to stock about 300 lbs of food to begin with when I get them and then rotate it. I know it seems like a lot but I have many critters and want to provide as well as I can. I have the water taken care of in 55 gal drums along with many 1 gal containers. And I really like the idea of canning meat to go with the rice I keep in stock just in case. From now on when I find chicken on sale I'll stock up & can it. Then I can eat too in an emergency. :) These are definitely things I feel I must have but pray I will never need! I'm much more aware of how much I need for my pets than myself. But hopefully before too long I will feel prepared and not worry so much. I really appreciate everyone's information! Sometimes when I'm worried about what to do I don't think as clearly. Blessings, JanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730120216392814248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41950269887843356532017-02-28T15:05:35.073-08:002017-02-28T15:05:35.073-08:00Thank you everyone! Time has got away from me with...Thank you everyone! Time has got away from me with replies. But thank you for the ideas and I loved hearing about your pets! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8893885416603262972017-02-28T15:04:24.354-08:002017-02-28T15:04:24.354-08:00That is a really good tip Anne! Thank you! xxxThat is a really good tip Anne! Thank you! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62094283709440089892017-02-28T09:30:08.633-08:002017-02-28T09:30:08.633-08:00
Anne, just think of those loyal eyes watching yo...<br /><br />Anne, just think of those loyal eyes watching you open a jar of preserved meaty delights! That tells you that you are doing a wonderful job!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79067642580518343812017-02-28T04:17:14.005-08:002017-02-28T04:17:14.005-08:00Dear Kelley!
Just imagine - lungs on one's le...Dear Kelley!<br /><br />Just imagine - lungs on one's legs!! Laughter is a great medicine!!<br /><br />I don't know but, as we sleep tonight, your Mother may be having the epidural removed. I had thought that having it in the first place was challenging! Anyway, we call out to our Rock for help for your Mother. That is all we can do, and the best that we can do. Relying totally on Him, with none besides Him, is the way! <br />Please let us know how you are both travelling!<br /><br />Regards,<br />Rachel<br />'Blog secretary'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-20505526772545019762017-02-28T01:47:32.419-08:002017-02-28T01:47:32.419-08:00We have two huge wolf hounds and two farm cats. We...We have two huge wolf hounds and two farm cats. We do things other people listed, like buying kibble ahead and rotating it. One other thing I do is when I'm canning meat, I can any scraps and a few non-poultry bones. These are labeled clearly as pet food and stored along with our home canned people food. It isn't my first choice for them, but along with some rice would keep them going in an pinch. Just a thought. Thanks for the tips, Bluebird Ladies (and Gentlemen)!<br />AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417817463600126880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13778277487412021892017-02-27T21:53:19.364-08:002017-02-27T21:53:19.364-08:00Rachel,
How dear of you to send your thoughts my ...Rachel,<br /><br />How dear of you to send your thoughts my way. Mother's nephrectomy went well last Friday morning. She is eating solid food, walking the fifth floor with me at her side, pulling the IV tower along. Her temp was over 101 for a bit there but tonight we got it down to normal. The key is to keep pneumonia at bay with deep breathing exercises. <br /><br />We have had bouts of laughter beyond control in Room S505. Oh! Hilarious! We were afraid the nurse might have to come and sedate us both.<br /><br />Mum: I had two lumps on my leg this morning.<br />Me: So what did Dr. Harmon say about the lumps?<br />Mum: Lumps.<br />Me: Yes, what did the doctor say about the mumps?<br />Mum: No, lumps.<br />Me: That's what I said, lumps. Mum, do you need new batteries in your hearing aid? (That hurt her feelings, to ask about the hearing aid.)<br />Mum: No, I said lumps.<br />Me: Yes, Mother, lumps. Look at my face, Mother. WHAT DID THE DOCTOR SAY ABOUT THE LUMPS ON YOUR LEG?<br />Mum: Oh, I thought you were saying LUNGS.<br /><br />oo<br />< ,<br /><br />Tomorrow the 'fun' begins as the epidural (pain block) will be removed. Her urologist had a frank and open discussion regarding the pain involved, so our prayer is that it won't be so horrible for Mother; her pain tolerance is fairly high, thankfully.<br /><br />Since Friday I have completed only the crochet edging of one white terrcloth dishcloth and one embroidered name birthday card.<br /><br />I have driven roundtrip to the hospital and home twice daily, sometimes thrice, and average crawl-into-bed time is 11. I do sleep in, though, because Mother can be assisted by the nurses in the morning. I have found that if I stay there, she wakes up to mention this or that to me, and I realized that she is not resting well.<br /><br />We're hoping she'll go home Friday. Thanks again for your prayers, Bluebird Nation.<br /><br />*hugs* to you, Rachel!<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73253851615389657292017-02-27T20:38:25.347-08:002017-02-27T20:38:25.347-08:00
Thank you, Laurie, for sending in your comment!!...<br /><br />Thank you, Laurie, for sending in your comment!! The time differences can be such fun; we Aussies try to get things done while the Americans are sleeping!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52908104709105418222017-02-27T18:27:54.227-08:002017-02-27T18:27:54.227-08:00Dear Aly, I am so glad you got another cat! A kitt...Dear Aly, I am so glad you got another cat! A kitten will be wonderful for your daughter. <br />Yes I am doing much better thank you! It is heating up this week. I am at the point of looking forward to Autumn very much! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63110111845000055792017-02-27T15:06:30.886-08:002017-02-27T15:06:30.886-08:00I think you've got the right idea and prioriti...I think you've got the right idea and priorities about animals, Peach! I'll find it interesting to discover the reason for leaving the cut garlic for five minutes before eating. We're enjoying the fresh Australian-grown garlic!!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51677751589821647052017-02-27T15:02:36.831-08:002017-02-27T15:02:36.831-08:00
This is beautifully said, Glenda! It sounds like...<br /><br />This is beautifully said, Glenda! It sounds like you live at our place!!<br />With a big smile,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13902848133338617202017-02-27T14:30:30.121-08:002017-02-27T14:30:30.121-08:00Thanks for sharing in caring for the animals, Cook...Thanks for sharing in caring for the animals, Cookie. <br />Many Blessings to you, <br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54249487752014377392017-02-27T12:34:57.150-08:002017-02-27T12:34:57.150-08:00Oh, and I am very glad that you are getting better...Oh, and I am very glad that you are getting better too Annabel! I have been reading about the benefits of raw garlic in fighting infections. Just make sure it is minced/chopped and left for about 5 minutes before you eat it. It is recommended to eat quite a few cloves a day while you are fighting the infection, but only for a limited time. Although you will smell like a fresh pizza! Maybe give some to Andy too so he doesn't complain.<br />Peach Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64286105242640291682017-02-27T12:29:15.104-08:002017-02-27T12:29:15.104-08:00Hi Annabel and all,
Another very useful post. How ...Hi Annabel and all,<br />Another very useful post. How funny is Chickie in her pot?! I love chickens and their individual personalities. I would love a cat but we live right next to national park and there are too many little critters to catch. And I'm happy to enjoy other people's dogs and not have to clean up after them! So we have guinea pigs and chooks. We have enough backup feed for a while and both could live on scraps, etc. I've been trying to work out an evacuation plan for the chooks. I think two pet carriers might fit all five of them rather uncomfortably and hopefully they would all fit in the car! If it was a last minute rush, though, I would have to leave them to fend for themselves. I'm not going to risk my children to go chasing after the chooks!<br />Jane, I am very glad to hear that Bluey has been given the all clear.<br />All the best to all,<br />Peach <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79097717652557630552017-02-27T10:06:04.059-08:002017-02-27T10:06:04.059-08:00Rachel,
LOL!! I think so!
XOXO
VickyRachel,<br />LOL!! I think so! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36189375215122775052017-02-27T07:36:40.778-08:002017-02-27T07:36:40.778-08:00Thanks, Vicky. Smart idea about having extra food ...Thanks, Vicky. Smart idea about having extra food for strays, in case of an economic disaster or a chaotic event, including a natural disaster. People will let animals stray and that would break my heart, so I will start adding cat food and some less expensive dog food to our stores. I would never turn an animal away that was hungry. <br />Blessings to you,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33914488694804512572017-02-27T07:31:24.989-08:002017-02-27T07:31:24.989-08:00Hi Patti,
That's a very good idea of freezing...Hi Patti,<br /> That's a very good idea of freezing dry pet food to keep it fresher, if heat and humidity are an issue. We live in a very dry climate (for the most part) and cold is our biggest issue here. Someone living in a humid climate would benefit from your Vet Tech's advice. Thanks for sharing that.<br />Blessings to you,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19837579978931353392017-02-27T07:28:13.893-08:002017-02-27T07:28:13.893-08:00Thank you, Rachel. Our Golden Retriever's are ...Thank you, Rachel. Our Golden Retriever's are our four-legged kids and, yes, spoiled (LOL). I am a huge animal lover and worry about animals, probably more than humans. Humans have the capability to take care of themselves, while domesticated animals are dependent on their owners for survival and care. The Bible instructs us to be good caretakers of the animals, so it's part and parcel of prepping.<br />Many Blessings to you,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9078558909421074272017-02-27T07:20:49.382-08:002017-02-27T07:20:49.382-08:00I'm so glad to hear Bluey has been given an ok...I'm so glad to hear Bluey has been given an okay from his Doctor. Thanks for the update.<br />As Always,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71970719636824620062017-02-27T06:39:42.666-08:002017-02-27T06:39:42.666-08:00Good morning, Here anyway, lol. I love the pictur...Good morning, Here anyway, lol. I love the pictures of your birds they seem to be smiling! We used to have a budgie when I was growing up.<br />I'm glad to hear you are mending after you insect bites.<br />Hugs :) LaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-40987731640767710802017-02-27T05:04:31.051-08:002017-02-27T05:04:31.051-08:00Jane, thanks for the update. I'm so very glad ...Jane, thanks for the update. I'm so very glad to read that he's been cleared and is feeling better. Blessings, CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-59814641695038294952017-02-27T04:57:30.362-08:002017-02-27T04:57:30.362-08:00Hi Annabel,
I loved seeing your birds and all bea...Hi Annabel,<br /><br />I loved seeing your birds and all beautiful storage containers.<br /> <br />Although we don't have any pets at the present time, we do enjoy our friends dogs and cats and often help care for them. Thank you Glenda for your post and I'll be passing it along to them. Wishing everyone a beautiful day. Blessings, Cookie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com