Not a Rubber Chicken

The other night we looked out our back window and thought a plastic bag was caught on our fence or tree. Still it looked full and odd, so my intrepid hubby went out to take a look. It was a chicken roosting on our fence and mostly protected from view by our tree. Smart bird.

Then I thought what if she is sick or dying? We just left her there in peace because there was no blood or random feathers. She looked smooth and calm.

The next morning she was still there till she hopped down and had a nice bug breakfast in our yard. She made the best TV show my kittens seen ever! Mellie would not move from the patio door. TV even got better when she came up and bawked at Mellie through the window.

We think she is a new addition to our neighbor's yard. But she is welcome to come over and roost with us. She came back last night too.

My inner farm girl is very happy with this situation. All of the fun, none of the responsibility.

I'll try to get pictures when I can.

Partial Sock Parade

The other day I counted up my WIPs (Works In Progress) and came up with two pairs of socks and two shawls on the needles. I then corrected the socks to three pairs, then to four. Yeah I cannot even spell monogamy when I am knitting. Good thing I am loyal in other areas of my life where it really counts or else my hubby might just want to have a talk with me.

So far two of these are for him and two are for me. But I never really know till the toe finally appears which one of us is the winner. OK fine he usually gets the boring brown ones and I definitely get the lace ones. But still I am never certain.

These all seem to be languishing a bit because one of the shawls is garter stitch and I just love knitting garter stitch. It is so soothing to my mind and soul. And don't we all need a little extra comfort right now?