Working.. but with time while I wait...

Good evening all.. My after hours on-call tasks started at 5:30 pm after a full day (and nite) at work... and now the clock just clicked 10pm -- well maybe I should say "chirp, squawked, whooo'd....  (picture and story to follow).. but, as of now, I am expecting at least 2-3 more hours of work based on the history of this customer that I was recently provided. So -- why not while I watch the time click away -- I take a few moments to share some thoughts ... BIG SMILE!!!!

Yes!!!  I called the vet today and Stella, our first goat (noted in the previous posting), is free and clear and NOT contagious to the rest of the girls.  I should call them a herd; but that just doesn't sound right for the ladies.  Her infection was just that; an infection -- typical - not contagious.  My prayers were answered and I appreciate every guardian angel that listened to my pleas!  OK - enough said or I'll be sobbing tears of joy again tonight!!! Yes, already cried this morning. 

Although, it was rather comical to watch Stella to be reacquainted with her 'sisters'.  I'd expect smelling and tail wagging (like dogs). NO!  LOL  They took turns head butting and jousting.  Yeah! re-setting dominance into the group. In the end, Stella was the Queen of the girls.  Then she led them patiently to her private resort (hospital).  Everyone enjoyed her leftover food, hay, shelter and water.   They "think" have a new feeding spot.  --WRONG--  But in the meantime, I enjoyed seeing them reunite!  I'm happy all is well on the farm. 

So the timepiece we have that chirps, etc.   Actually, many of you may have seen it in Harriett Carter catalogs or similar venues.  My mother-in-law loved birds, so for one holiday (can't remember which one), I purchased this clock that has a different bird song on the hour.  Yes, silly things we buy for loved ones that want nothing.  Ok -- I'll bore you:

Sparrow just reminded me of the Hour

1=Robin
2=Mockingbird
3=Blue Jay
4=House Wren
5=Tufted Titmouse
6=Oriole
7=Mourning Dove
8=Chickadee
9=Cardinal
10=Sparrow
11=White-breasted Nuthatch
 12=House Finch

As Ben and his family cleaned up the family home, he brought this home for us.  Every hour (in my home office), the birds will sing their song.  Occasionally, we will be in the other room and say, "what's that?"  then laugh because it's the bird clock!   It may sound 'hokey' but it still makes me smile to hear his mother's laugh at the bird songs on the hour.  Fond memories are what we continue to live for, create and share.

On that note.. it is now almost 11pm and the White Breasted Nuthatch will be singing her song, my upgrade project is still running and hopefully coming to a close soon -- So, for tonight I leave you with bird songs in your hearts, minds and souls....
Hugs to all.!