I love seeing you in first class, sometimes it is who you know, in a good way. / My mindset is trying to digest what I heard with Tucker and Posobiec a day ago./ Boy, you and Jill must be well versed in the grieving process, there have been so many physical and emotional and mental losses. /I wish for you both an Epsom salt soak for all that ails you = How is it that I can feel so much love for you both and your animals, when I have never met you. That is the beauty of love. (P.S. What beautiful carrots)
Good for you and Jill. Nothing like grounding yourself in your farm in the midst of the national insanity. Lots of work but animals and trees and weeds would be preferable than what is offered in the media.
I Was going to be ambitious and have some tomato plants like my neighbor has—his small patio looks like a jungle with tomatoes, squash, and various flowers. It is truly a joy to see, but because of a scheduled surgery, I opted for two hanging petunia baskets on a Shepherds hook. Great choice since I now can barely walk. 🤣
I LOVE YOUR PICTURES AND STORIES AT THE HOMESTEAD! Never been to Europe but would love to go. If I am able to go, British Airways First Class would be my preference, so I need to start a savings account now to fullfill that dream. 🙂
Ive always liked success stories, I think that’s why I like your homestead posts so much. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Peacock, there’s something about losing a pet that’s sometimes more difficult than a close relative. I did want to give an update on my big male yellow lab Simba. What we thought was a swallowed sock turned into an ulcer or worse bleeding on the wall of his stomach. Will have to get a endoscopy and biopsy to find out what it is, but he seems to be back to normal and there hasn’t been blood in his stool. Don’t mean to overshare. Hopefully he stays good and this becomes a part of history in a long life for Simba. I don’t think I could go through getting another dog and losing him after this. Even the thought of not having him around depresses me. He’s always so happy, upbeat and fearless. Funny how all dogs are different not unlike people. Safe travels Dr. Malone thanks for sharing a big part of your life with us!!
Oh James! I wish your Simba a long, healthy life! My beautiful yellow Lab Tucker gave me 15 wonderful years. When my husband passed away, I looked deep into Tucker’s eyes and begged him to give me as many more years as he healthily could, since it was just he and I. He gave me two more years and I guess living to 15 is a nice long time for a Lab. I miss him every single day, but at this time in my life I could not bear having another beloved pet and losing him. So I have my wonderful memories of he and my husband and I and our travels. It was a good life. Your Simba knows you love him and he’ll give you as much time as he can. I wish you the best!!!
Thank you Barbara, I’ve asked a lot of people to pray for Simba, I believe it does work. He’s only six, which to me is in the prime of his life. Sure enough he’s gotten better. Hoping he continues on this path, he’s my buddy. We have 3 dogs and I tell them,out load,all the time to stay young and don’t get sick, I hope God let’s me keep him , though I can see why he would want Simba back. We had two Labs years ago and I asked my brother John to watch them for me until I get back home some day. Thank you!!
So sorry to hear that your dog has been sick. I’m so glad that he is doing better. We lost one of our Shih Tzu’s a few months back. It is heart breaking!
I’m sorry Melanie. It seems when we take on a dog or any pet we take on all of the responsibilities to care for them, so when they get sick and it’s something that can’t be fixed we feel responsible. I many times wish they could speak and say my stomach hurts it still doesn’t feel right. I know that sounds crazy but the not knowing how they really feel always makes me question decisions. My last dog Brandy got stomach cancer at 14. Brandy had such a personality she followed me around and would always lay at my feet. Even though she was really sick she would never show it. The day before we put Brandy down I took her to a field that I always played catch with her and played for the last time. I still cry over Brandy even now and feel I let her down even though it was time. I’m sorry for your lose Melanie…
Don't give up on Simba. I had a dog named Boo who went blind when he was two years old. Until then he ran enthusiastically in my dog team and was a super sled dog, until he started stumbling and running into things. He was retired and had the run of the place and lived in the cabin with me. Visitors had no idea he was blind, he had no trouble getting around. He grew old and when he was ten had a digestive issue that I assumed meant he had an obstruction. It was winter and the snow lay deep on the frozen ground but a rock can roll around in the stomach for quite a while before getting stuck. I brought him to the vets. She took X-rays and brought me somberly into the back office to show me the radiographs. She pointed out "a big tumor. Huge." She told me that since he was older, he probably wouldn't survive the surgery to remove it. And, she pointed out, he was blind...as if that had anything to do with it. She recommended putting him down. I said I thought he'd eaten a rock since he was famous for playing with them, and to do the surgery. If he died on the table, so be it. At least we've given him a chance. She reluctantly agreed to do the surgery. Later that afternoon she called. "I took out a rock the size of a hens eggs," she said. "He came through the surgery fine." I picked him up the next morning and she led out to me. when he heard my voice he nearly pulled her off her feet. He lived six more years. I still have that rock, but I lost Boo twenty years ago and still miss him. This is the thing about dogs. They always break your heart in the end, but life without them would be empty indeed.
That’s a great story SM!! Simba seems to be feeling better. I hope he stays that way. In about a week we are having his red blood count checked, when his stomach was bleeding it got low and almost got a transfusion. I’m praying he’s ok, thank you SM
I would like to suggest that you take a good look at what you are feeding your dog, commercial food, all kinds is not good for our pets. I would suggest you look into preparing food from scratch, yes it is work, but your pet will be healthier. I prepare all organic for my cat every day. But since getting him he has dropped unwanted pounds, and is healthy.
We have been looking into that. My wife reads all about exactly what you are mentioning Linda. Right now of course we’ve been feeding him bland white rice and chicken or hamburger, but are trying to figure out long term what to do for all three. We are leaning towards making it ourselves.
Such a great and interesting update! So delighted to see you in First Class - if anyone deserves that kind of treat it is you and Jill! God bless you both! You are loved and highly respected! 🩷🩷
My heavens! Mid-summer on a farm! We have a market garden and also raise chickens for eggs. First, I resent all the “end of summer” sale ads. Obviously from people who don’t have manual labor to do. Second, I always laugh about John Denver’s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”. There is nothing laid back about life on a farm! It is a good life, but hard, physical labor. My husband and I run our farm with no assistance and we are close to your age. It is hard on a body, but a grace-filled way to live. We both still work.
I always say that after you get the planting done and the drip system in place, it is watering, weeding and feeding until harvest time begins. Since this is Colorado, harvesting is a ways off. The garlic is ready to dig but everything else is still growing and setting fruits. Melons, cucumbers, peppers, corn, pumpkins, onions, potatoes (not doing well this year!) tomatoes, cabbage (one of our “value-add products is sauerkraut). Some of the herbs need replanting. One set of chickens is headed for the great chicken roost in the sky while a new batch arrives next week.
This is our Colorado farm. We are also grateful to be able to grow and harvest some of our own food.
I thank you, Doc, for all that you and Jill do for medical freedom and the truth. Best wishes in the dog days of summer.
My sincere thanks to you both for sharing your beautiful stories and absolutely gorgeous photos. Someday, you must do a coffee table book of your homestead photos and your funnies.
Our very heartfelt condolences to you both for the loss of your precious Waylen. Pets offer sheer joy when happy and healthy and deepest sorrow when they are not.
OK, now for my garden: I grow sprouts on my kitchen counter -- from seed to harvest in just a few days! The sprouts are delicious and nutritious on hard-boiled egg sandwiches, salads, and soup. Yummy -- no bugs, no weeds, no soil! For those who wish to grow sprouts, I recommend the kits and seeds at True Leaf Market (and, no, I don't work for the company; I'm just a very satisfied customer). We buy non-GMO, organic, and heirloom varieties.
If you're a beginner, start with a kit, which comes with a helpful booklet and a variety of sprouting seeds so you can pick some favorites when you re-order.
Thanks for the Great Catch up today ♡ Talk about duties that get you both fit and trim for further action!
First much sympathy for loss of Wayland. Always extra hurtful when from predators.
Can really relate to your white colt. My Cita was white with thin skin and very tasty. Took lotsa spray and unending baths to keep her comfortable. She loved her stall.
We've had pretty heavy rains. while the new pots looked good, all the plants in one drowned. The sweet potatoes and cucumbers in a similar pot are hanging in but peaked. The remaining tomatoes are up to 8 leaves. Ill move a couple with additional dirt into the killer pot once the weather dries out.
OFF TOPICS:
Legislation yesterday - I missed it. What kind did you have in mind?
Hearing re Trump shooting today.
Head of State Police & Rep re SS
One of House Menbers whose district it was in related meet with SS Agent doing planning. Two facilities available. Agent said using small facility. HM said need to use big one due to size of crowd. SS Agent said crowd would be small and brushed him off. (It wasn't)
HM (Navy sharp shooter) asked why no one was on the watertower (his first choice) SS Agent had ultimate decision making.
My Question - why wasn't shooter's building of choice within the official area of designated highest priority?
They are continuing to pursue why Trump was allowed on stage in view of the identified threat.
A day on the farm with the death and disappointments is far better than A. running samples in a windowless lab and/or B. pipetting endlessly into little plastic trays-from My Pathetic Life as a Lab Tech, or, alternately, My Life as a Pathetic Lab Tech.
My most recent cat, Clark/Clarkie died from kidney failure. I finally trapped him after discovering him living under my deck, and he turned out to be friendly!!! So I took him inside; turned out, he had kidney issues. We treated him appropriately, but he succumbed to his long-time poor dietary choices, or lack thereof (food choices), actually. Outside cats live a rough life.
Thanks for the descriptive update of life on your homestead! Hugs to Jill on the loss of her favorite peacock and prayers for safe travels always.
Nice hearing your stories on the farm. May God bless you both!
I love seeing you in first class, sometimes it is who you know, in a good way. / My mindset is trying to digest what I heard with Tucker and Posobiec a day ago./ Boy, you and Jill must be well versed in the grieving process, there have been so many physical and emotional and mental losses. /I wish for you both an Epsom salt soak for all that ails you = How is it that I can feel so much love for you both and your animals, when I have never met you. That is the beauty of love. (P.S. What beautiful carrots)
Good for you and Jill. Nothing like grounding yourself in your farm in the midst of the national insanity. Lots of work but animals and trees and weeds would be preferable than what is offered in the media.
I Was going to be ambitious and have some tomato plants like my neighbor has—his small patio looks like a jungle with tomatoes, squash, and various flowers. It is truly a joy to see, but because of a scheduled surgery, I opted for two hanging petunia baskets on a Shepherds hook. Great choice since I now can barely walk. 🤣
I LOVE YOUR PICTURES AND STORIES AT THE HOMESTEAD! Never been to Europe but would love to go. If I am able to go, British Airways First Class would be my preference, so I need to start a savings account now to fullfill that dream. 🙂
I figured out Who Robert Malone is! The Most Interesting Man in the World.. That's who!
Ive always liked success stories, I think that’s why I like your homestead posts so much. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Peacock, there’s something about losing a pet that’s sometimes more difficult than a close relative. I did want to give an update on my big male yellow lab Simba. What we thought was a swallowed sock turned into an ulcer or worse bleeding on the wall of his stomach. Will have to get a endoscopy and biopsy to find out what it is, but he seems to be back to normal and there hasn’t been blood in his stool. Don’t mean to overshare. Hopefully he stays good and this becomes a part of history in a long life for Simba. I don’t think I could go through getting another dog and losing him after this. Even the thought of not having him around depresses me. He’s always so happy, upbeat and fearless. Funny how all dogs are different not unlike people. Safe travels Dr. Malone thanks for sharing a big part of your life with us!!
Simba has a good name and good guardians; we hope for the best.
Thank you Mike!! I pray he’s ok.
Oh James! I wish your Simba a long, healthy life! My beautiful yellow Lab Tucker gave me 15 wonderful years. When my husband passed away, I looked deep into Tucker’s eyes and begged him to give me as many more years as he healthily could, since it was just he and I. He gave me two more years and I guess living to 15 is a nice long time for a Lab. I miss him every single day, but at this time in my life I could not bear having another beloved pet and losing him. So I have my wonderful memories of he and my husband and I and our travels. It was a good life. Your Simba knows you love him and he’ll give you as much time as he can. I wish you the best!!!
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Aaaaaw. A clone of my Tucker. Enjoy your precious fur babies. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you Barbara, I’ve asked a lot of people to pray for Simba, I believe it does work. He’s only six, which to me is in the prime of his life. Sure enough he’s gotten better. Hoping he continues on this path, he’s my buddy. We have 3 dogs and I tell them,out load,all the time to stay young and don’t get sick, I hope God let’s me keep him , though I can see why he would want Simba back. We had two Labs years ago and I asked my brother John to watch them for me until I get back home some day. Thank you!!
So sorry to hear that your dog has been sick. I’m so glad that he is doing better. We lost one of our Shih Tzu’s a few months back. It is heart breaking!
I’m sorry Melanie. It seems when we take on a dog or any pet we take on all of the responsibilities to care for them, so when they get sick and it’s something that can’t be fixed we feel responsible. I many times wish they could speak and say my stomach hurts it still doesn’t feel right. I know that sounds crazy but the not knowing how they really feel always makes me question decisions. My last dog Brandy got stomach cancer at 14. Brandy had such a personality she followed me around and would always lay at my feet. Even though she was really sick she would never show it. The day before we put Brandy down I took her to a field that I always played catch with her and played for the last time. I still cry over Brandy even now and feel I let her down even though it was time. I’m sorry for your lose Melanie…
Thank you James! They are part of the family!
Don't give up on Simba. I had a dog named Boo who went blind when he was two years old. Until then he ran enthusiastically in my dog team and was a super sled dog, until he started stumbling and running into things. He was retired and had the run of the place and lived in the cabin with me. Visitors had no idea he was blind, he had no trouble getting around. He grew old and when he was ten had a digestive issue that I assumed meant he had an obstruction. It was winter and the snow lay deep on the frozen ground but a rock can roll around in the stomach for quite a while before getting stuck. I brought him to the vets. She took X-rays and brought me somberly into the back office to show me the radiographs. She pointed out "a big tumor. Huge." She told me that since he was older, he probably wouldn't survive the surgery to remove it. And, she pointed out, he was blind...as if that had anything to do with it. She recommended putting him down. I said I thought he'd eaten a rock since he was famous for playing with them, and to do the surgery. If he died on the table, so be it. At least we've given him a chance. She reluctantly agreed to do the surgery. Later that afternoon she called. "I took out a rock the size of a hens eggs," she said. "He came through the surgery fine." I picked him up the next morning and she led out to me. when he heard my voice he nearly pulled her off her feet. He lived six more years. I still have that rock, but I lost Boo twenty years ago and still miss him. This is the thing about dogs. They always break your heart in the end, but life without them would be empty indeed.
That’s a great story SM!! Simba seems to be feeling better. I hope he stays that way. In about a week we are having his red blood count checked, when his stomach was bleeding it got low and almost got a transfusion. I’m praying he’s ok, thank you SM
I would like to suggest that you take a good look at what you are feeding your dog, commercial food, all kinds is not good for our pets. I would suggest you look into preparing food from scratch, yes it is work, but your pet will be healthier. I prepare all organic for my cat every day. But since getting him he has dropped unwanted pounds, and is healthy.
We have been looking into that. My wife reads all about exactly what you are mentioning Linda. Right now of course we’ve been feeding him bland white rice and chicken or hamburger, but are trying to figure out long term what to do for all three. We are leaning towards making it ourselves.
Thanks for a breath of sanity in the midst of all the insanity. Following your homestead adventures is a tonic for the soul. God bless you all.
Such a great and interesting update! So delighted to see you in First Class - if anyone deserves that kind of treat it is you and Jill! God bless you both! You are loved and highly respected! 🩷🩷
My heavens! Mid-summer on a farm! We have a market garden and also raise chickens for eggs. First, I resent all the “end of summer” sale ads. Obviously from people who don’t have manual labor to do. Second, I always laugh about John Denver’s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”. There is nothing laid back about life on a farm! It is a good life, but hard, physical labor. My husband and I run our farm with no assistance and we are close to your age. It is hard on a body, but a grace-filled way to live. We both still work.
I always say that after you get the planting done and the drip system in place, it is watering, weeding and feeding until harvest time begins. Since this is Colorado, harvesting is a ways off. The garlic is ready to dig but everything else is still growing and setting fruits. Melons, cucumbers, peppers, corn, pumpkins, onions, potatoes (not doing well this year!) tomatoes, cabbage (one of our “value-add products is sauerkraut). Some of the herbs need replanting. One set of chickens is headed for the great chicken roost in the sky while a new batch arrives next week.
This is our Colorado farm. We are also grateful to be able to grow and harvest some of our own food.
I thank you, Doc, for all that you and Jill do for medical freedom and the truth. Best wishes in the dog days of summer.
P.S. If Jill does manage to get a t-shirt on Gonzo, please post a picture!
My sincere thanks to you both for sharing your beautiful stories and absolutely gorgeous photos. Someday, you must do a coffee table book of your homestead photos and your funnies.
Our very heartfelt condolences to you both for the loss of your precious Waylen. Pets offer sheer joy when happy and healthy and deepest sorrow when they are not.
OK, now for my garden: I grow sprouts on my kitchen counter -- from seed to harvest in just a few days! The sprouts are delicious and nutritious on hard-boiled egg sandwiches, salads, and soup. Yummy -- no bugs, no weeds, no soil! For those who wish to grow sprouts, I recommend the kits and seeds at True Leaf Market (and, no, I don't work for the company; I'm just a very satisfied customer). We buy non-GMO, organic, and heirloom varieties.
If you're a beginner, start with a kit, which comes with a helpful booklet and a variety of sprouting seeds so you can pick some favorites when you re-order.
- Website: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/
- Kit: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/collections/sprouting-kits-products/products/3-tray-stackable-seed-sprouter (includes a super good video)
- Sprouting section: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/collections/sprouting-kits-and-supplies with seeds
- Growing Guide: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/pages/sprouting-starter-guide (I use tray method)
- How To Video: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/pages/how-to-tutorial-videos
I'm so sorry about Waylen. Farming is an awesome way of life, but it definitely comes with heartbreak sometimes 💔
Thanks for the Great Catch up today ♡ Talk about duties that get you both fit and trim for further action!
First much sympathy for loss of Wayland. Always extra hurtful when from predators.
Can really relate to your white colt. My Cita was white with thin skin and very tasty. Took lotsa spray and unending baths to keep her comfortable. She loved her stall.
We've had pretty heavy rains. while the new pots looked good, all the plants in one drowned. The sweet potatoes and cucumbers in a similar pot are hanging in but peaked. The remaining tomatoes are up to 8 leaves. Ill move a couple with additional dirt into the killer pot once the weather dries out.
OFF TOPICS:
Legislation yesterday - I missed it. What kind did you have in mind?
Hearing re Trump shooting today.
Head of State Police & Rep re SS
One of House Menbers whose district it was in related meet with SS Agent doing planning. Two facilities available. Agent said using small facility. HM said need to use big one due to size of crowd. SS Agent said crowd would be small and brushed him off. (It wasn't)
HM (Navy sharp shooter) asked why no one was on the watertower (his first choice) SS Agent had ultimate decision making.
My Question - why wasn't shooter's building of choice within the official area of designated highest priority?
They are continuing to pursue why Trump was allowed on stage in view of the identified threat.
☆ 8 casings found by shooter body ☆
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Robert & Jill Malone, aka the Dynamic Duo!
Work ethic par excellence, kind hearts, seekers of truth; and American patriots - Exactly what the USA needs MORE of.
A day on the farm with the death and disappointments is far better than A. running samples in a windowless lab and/or B. pipetting endlessly into little plastic trays-from My Pathetic Life as a Lab Tech, or, alternately, My Life as a Pathetic Lab Tech.
My most recent cat, Clark/Clarkie died from kidney failure. I finally trapped him after discovering him living under my deck, and he turned out to be friendly!!! So I took him inside; turned out, he had kidney issues. We treated him appropriately, but he succumbed to his long-time poor dietary choices, or lack thereof (food choices), actually. Outside cats live a rough life.
Thx for the updates! 👍🏻🙏🏻😊