Saturday, April 2, 2011

Dinner for one

Here's what I had for dinner tonight:

This is a toasted peanut butter and Critter Farm strawberry jam sandwich with BBQ potato chips. Mmmm....one of my favorites.

I've been manning the farm solo for past eleven days and, when you're on your own, your vote is the deciding vote on what's being served in the kitchen. Funny how that works.

But even though I was tickled to have one of my favorite lunch meals for dinner, you can bet that I'm even happier my man is coming back home tomorrow. In his absence, I've learned that I really can live out here by myself for an extended period of time (and re-seed pastures, rig up new fencing, and empty mousetraps - ick), but I know for certain that I much prefer having him around.
:-)

There are a number of others around here who are anxious for his return, too:





And there's nothing like a huge farm welcome to let you know you were missed.
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30 comments:

  1. AutumnApril 3, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    If my dad takes off for work, and my goat is outside, the goat will holler at my dad until my dad waves at him! That's a really awesome napkin you have by your plate!

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  2. janitabeanApril 3, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Your place looks magical!
    My guy and I have been living apart for 2 yrs. now and I agree, it's nice to know you can do it but way nicer having them around. I have to wait 9 more mos. until we're back together.

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  3. C and C Antiques and Animals - What a Life!April 3, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Everyone looks like they are waiting patiently. I had a favorite lunch meal for dinner last night too!

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  4. CarlaApril 3, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Wow, eleven days! That's a long time. I'll be Roxy will be the happiest, since she sees him more than the others do.
    Looks like a yummy dinner and clean up is a breeze!

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  5. the7msnApril 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Farming solo (in the rain, no less) for that long is no small feat. You go, girl. And I love your table linens.

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  6. Hot Belly MamaApril 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Love the photos!

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  7. ChristineApril 3, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Great shots. I'm getting a few polish hens next year. Had them as a child and miss their funky hairdos.

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  8. Chai ChaiApril 3, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Is he out visiting other bloggers farms too?

    Love the Polish hens hair.

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  9. Chai ChaiApril 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Are those personalized napkins?

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  10. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsApril 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Great welcoming committee pictures. My Sweet Man could be gone for weeks on end, way back along time ago, and the being apart was good for us and the coming home was even sweeter because of it. How lucky you are. The Olde Bagg, Linda

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  11. Rural RamblerApril 3, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Danni BBQ Potato Chips make PB&J gourmet. I gotta have BBQ Chips with my PB&J!! And yours are rippled-the BEST! Glad your Hubby is home :)

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  12. LindaGApril 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Absolutely!
    Hope you all have a great Sunday! :)

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  13. CaliforniaGrammyApril 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    So what's in the plans for Jim's homecoming dinner?

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  14. DanniApril 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Chai Chai - I found these napkins in Germany last time I was there - they are not personalized but aren't they fun? :-)

    CaliforniaGrammy - He doesn't get in until after 8:30 tonight, so I'm already thinking about what kind of sandwich I'm going to have... :-)

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  15. DianeApril 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Its such a good feeling to know you've been missed..I'll bet he's going to get a warm welcome by all when he gets home:)

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  16. IngerApril 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I think it's good to know you can manage alone and also good when you can eat whatever you want for dinner. But having your hubby home is best of all.--Inger

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  17. Razzberry CornerApril 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Welcome home, Jim!!! I love your farm pictures. Those happy faces will brighten anyone's day, wont they?

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  18. LeighApril 3, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    My husband is over the road for days at a time, so I know what you mean. Not as long as 11 days(!) but long enough to know how much I need an appreciate him. And long enough to have some "just what I want" meals!

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  19. Farmer JenApril 3, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    So now I am craving some BBQ potato chips!

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  20. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I love the way you take photos. Quite a feat you did the past 11 days. But happy for you that you're gonna have help now.

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  21. jaz@octoberfarmApril 4, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    what a welcome to come home too!

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  22. Morning Bray FarmApril 4, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    And you know I love your napkins! :) Today will be a happy day at Critter Farm. :) xoxo

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  23. brokenteepeeApril 4, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I am sure he will be happy to see all those cute faces

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  24. basicliving@backtobasicliving.comApril 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    11 days is a long time, isn't it? I'm glad you seemed to do just fine all by yourself, but I know you're happy to have your man home! In a few months I'll be spending about 8 days here alone, and I'm not looking forward to it one little bit - although a PBJ for supper might be fun :)

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  25. goatgirlApril 4, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    If you put the chips inside the peanut butter and jam sandwich it's even better.

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  26. TexanApril 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Its hard when they are gone! I have learned the same thing in the last year. Honeyman has had to travel for work which he never used to. At first I thought oh no!! I still miss him and don't like it but I have found I can do okay.

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  27. Toni aka irishlasApril 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Even though you miss them when they're gone, isn't it such a treat to just eat what you want and not have to worry about the entire dinner?

    The entire gang looks ready to welcome him back!

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  28. Oak Creek RanchApril 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Thanks for all the great goat advice. I bookmarked Fiasco Farms too - great site! We keep our feed locked up tight - same issue with the horses and donkeys. What breed are your goats?

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  29. DanniApril 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Annette - Pete and Reggie are Nigerian Dwarf wethers. I can highly recommend this breed. :-)

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  30. Heating Allentown PAApril 7, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I really love animals! I like the vid thanks!

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