Monday, January 27, 2014

It's still winter, but I can smell spring

Beneath the mulch, the garlic has sprouted!
Hi.
I'm Danni, the blogger who hasn't blogged since May 31st, 2012 - give or take about 607 days ago.  It feels like it has been a lifetime and, in many ways, it has been.
But I'd like to not focus on all that for the moment.
Instead, if I may, I'd like to think of this as a "Spring is Coming" post and insert a few current pictures from Critter Farm....not just because re-introductions can be hard, but also because picture taking (and picture sharing) makes me happy.

So - for today - there's this:

Chester and Beau


Pretty Kai: Boss of the Donkeys and Protector of Goats

 
Pete and Reggie

 
Honey Chicken, who divorced her flock in 2011, and has since wandered the farm freely, putting herself to bed each night in a dog crate on my kitchen porch

And Roxy, the perfect farm pup

 
I've missed blogging and I've missed sharing my critters.  See you tomorrow.

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55 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Welcome back, Danni. We've missed your photos and your storytelling! Sure, it was nice to see you at 7MSN but I prefer seeing you at home. :-)

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  2. Northern AB galJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Yippee, you're back!! Missed you and the critters. Can't believe Honey Chicken is till around - I love her story. Looking forward to reading your posts once again.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Yay! Welcome back.

    Julia

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    So glad you are blogging again! Deb


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  5. the7msnJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    OMFG! All is right in bloggerland. It hasn't been the same without you.

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  6. Dog Trot FarmJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Danni welcome back!!!You and your clan have been MISSED...I am overjoyed to see sweet Roxy, dang my boy Winslow Homer has missed her...You have a lot of explaining to do, it's been over a year!!!!Glad your back...Greetings from the tundra of Maine, Julie...

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  7. MichelleJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    So glad to see you here again! Welcome back!

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  8. SandyJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Yeah, what she said =o)

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  9. Carol in N. ColoradoJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Welcome back, Danni. You have certainly been missed.

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  10. ErienneJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Day made. Nothing more to say.

    No wait...

    *squweeeeeee* Look at all my old friends! they look amazing.

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  11. ccJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    whahooo yeah yea

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  12. JaneKJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    OMG!!!!!!!! Danni's baaaaaaaaaaaccccckkkkkkk! Thanks for sharing your corner of the world with us!!!

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  13. rainydazeJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    So glad to see you back in blog land!
    Mary

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  14. KathyJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    I'm glad picture sharing makes you happy because it makes me happy to see you blog again and I'm sure many others will say the same.

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  15. The Dancing DonkeyJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Welcome back!

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  16. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Everyone looks wonderful. It was such a joy to see your blog pop up on my reader. Welcome back to the blogosphere. Oma Linda

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  17. Florida Farm GirlJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Welcome back home, Dani!!!! Looking forward to the doings around Critter Farm again.

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  18. KathrynJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Looking forward to more critter updates!

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  19. stadtgartenJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Welcome back, Danni! I am looking forward to seeing more from your part of the world!
    Liebe Gruesse, Monika

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  20. CrJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    Welcome back Danni! So glad I kept you in my blog roll so your post came right up. Made me smile to see it this morning.

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  21. And This Little PigJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    Your back!!!! So good to see you Danni, missed you and the gang, but I know the feeling I posted all of three times in 2013. Hope to see you again soon. Libbie :@

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  22. Denise at Autumn SkyJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Wow, you're back. Now that you've posted photos, I remember all your critters. I named one of my Buffs Honey Chicken and now I know where I was inspired to that name.

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  23. GillieJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Well, whatever happened in the past 607 days, hope it's resolved and yes, will believe spring is coming but. not. yet. in. Michigan, lol! Too much of the white poop as someone referred to it on another blog ! Never mind, keep posting photographs for us all to enjoy...

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  24. clairzJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Now there! All is right with the world. Welcome back.

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  25. JennyJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    Welcome Back! I can't believe Honey is still a porch Chicken. Looking forward to your great pics.

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  26. ChesleyJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    So GLAD to see you and especially my homegirl Honey.
    She is a touchstone for me - may sound silly, but it is true.
    Hugs

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    missed you!

    chook

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  28. CarlaJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    WooHoo! Now I can put you back on my blogroll!!!

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  29. Anne BoleynJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    I'm with everyone else who's thrilled about this. Need to know about kitties. Can handle whatever it is.
    XO

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    I have so missed you and glad your are back!!!!!!
    marsha@tubbslanefarm.com

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  31. CarineJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Welcome back to ranch sitter 3, 6 and 7!!

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  32. Morning Bray FarmJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Rock on! Eff yeah!!! So happy you're back because I know that means you're happy. :)

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  33. BrigitteJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Daaaaaaaani!

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  34. HayseedJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    You and your critters have been missed! So glad you've returned to this lovely corner of the great big web.

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  35. martinaJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    You have no idea how very much you and your blog were missed!
    Welcome back.

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  36. DanniJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Wow...I feel like I just got a HUGE group hug.
    (thank you)
    :-)

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  37. AnnJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    A friend sent me over to take a look at your sweet Roxy. She thought that my dog Duke would find her quite attractive :)

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Hurray! I have missed reading about the adventures of Pete, Reggie, and Honey!

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  39. ShelleyJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I feel a little weepy - knowing you've come through and come back. So happy to see your post!!

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  40. DeairdreJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    So glad to *see* you again! I have missed your posts and have been settling for seeing your occasional appearances at 7MSN. You were the first blogger I followed and I am glad you are back :)

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  41. Teri @ Love From the FarmJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Oh, I've missed you!! It was such a wonderful surprise to see you at the top of my blog roll just now!! Welcome back! And, it's so good to see all your critters again. Hope you're well and you'll stay with us awhile. Teri

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  42. DianneJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Well, and Hello There!

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  43. Mel N.Y.January 29, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Critter Farm is back :-)

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  44. farmladyJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    Oh.. Danni's wonderful farm and her beautiful critters. So glad you're back in time for spring.

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Woohoo!!!
    I'm so glad to see everyone, especially the goat boys.
    /Barb

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  46. CathieJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Welcome back Danni. You've been missed. Nice seeing the crew.

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  47. HeatherJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Hello from Western Australia! I'm super glad you're writing again and it is great to see everyone is still happy and healthy! :o)

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  48. DianaJanuary 31, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Welcome back Danni, I've missed your blog, but always checked every day to see if you were ok. So glad you are back and everyone is ok.

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  49. AlexFebruary 1, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Damn!! What a happy day for all of us. The goat boys have grown!

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  50. PegFebruary 2, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    As you can tell, we're all so happy to see you blogging again. You have been missed. I was really happy to see you at the 7MSN, but it's even better to see you at home, with your critters. Welcome back.

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Hey Danni,
    What a wonderful surprise! So glad you are back, girl! Your place looks as beautiful as ever, your critters as cute as always!
    I feel like we've all just won the lottery..having you back!!
    Hugs for all,
    Deb in Viola, Ks

    Love the banner on the barn! Couldnt read it. What does it say?

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  52. DanniFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Hi Deb!!
    Those are animal prayer flags for when a beloved pet dies. A friend of my mom makes them and she sent this set to me when my sweet cat, George, died last May.

    Thanks for all your happy words today... :-)

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  53. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    O Danni!
    Im so very sorry you lost your kitty George! Girl, I know exactly what you went thru! In Sept. of 2013 I had to put my sweet Visela Penny to sleep. Diabetic, quit eating. Then in Jan. of this year I had to put my kitty Jack and my big sweet Rottweiler Jiggy to sleep. Jack was 14 and my Jiggy was 11 and had Lymphoma! I still have my breakdowns but getting better! What happened to your sweet kitty George? He was the black and white kitty?
    Hugs my friend,
    Deb
    Viola, KS.

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  54. JohnFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    She's back! Good to see you and the other critters again.

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  55. SuzanneFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    What a pleasure! I've enjoyed seeing you at the 7MSN, but I'm very glad it works in your schedule to post again. I'm happy to see all of the critters at Critter Farm. Wishing you much springtime joy from Indiana.

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