Today we have a video, a story of how Quacker gets lost and the farmy round up. You see, the TKG stands for The Kitchen's Garden farm and the farm is where my writing roots lie so I cannot pretend to be any other. I have re-named this publication Cecilia from The Kitchen's Garden Farm. Simple is always best!
The story of Quacker's quest to find her friends was sweet. Makes me want to encourage the farmer into writing and perhaps publishing more farmy stories for the general public. Think of the years of photos and the stories they could all tell...
I am so grateful for these walkabouts each weekend, thank you C. The name change to the newsletter is also very appropriate I think.
What a fabulous and cheerful read. All the animals happy, in the right place and good. Good old QUacker, l felt sure that would be a happy ending, from your writing style. Have just returned from a farm stay. Among other things there were three kune kunes, 2 peacocks, not a patch on dear old Mr Flowers mind. Lots of assorted chickens (a very noisy cockerel ) and lots of inquisitive guinea fowl running about. Also some gorgeous Donkeys and a Shetland pony that had deposited all his poos in a long line! Oh and some Pygmy goats. I think l drove my husband a bit bonkers explaining your set up compared with this. All good though😊
That sounds like a marvelous getaway. And you have been reading and watching here so long now you know quite a bit about little farms. I would live a couple of donkeys but they would get too fat here!
I love the Quacker story! It reminded me of a book I used to read to my children called Are You My Mother? It's a Dr. Seuss book about a baby chick trying to find his mother, asking all kinds of animals. Very fun.
Lovely pictures and overview of your farm. Thanks for sharing. I went through several name changes over the past year. To thine ownself be true! Keep up the great work.
Great to hear that you struggled with the name change too. Make me feel part of a club! My first choice just boxed me in too much! Thank you so much for the comment - comments are gold!
Poor Quacker, freaking out when she couldn't find her buddies. I mean, who hasn't had that moment of panic when you can't spot familiarity? And the way she was trying to play it cool at the end - classic!
The whole story's just... nice. Like a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly day. :)
Thank you for sharing Cecilia - I hope you have a fantastic week ahead.
One day I will learn not to write stories (or newsletters) and publish them all in a day!! I am a shocker for not editing. Already I am thinking of tweaks. But it was a sweet little moment on the farm.
I started to be a little fearful at the beginning of Quacker's tale. We have packs of coyotes all over town here & can hear them yipping, yelping & howling in the night. So I worry about your creatures who sleep outside of the barn. But I thought that if any ghastly massacre had occurred you would tell us straight off. This was a story for children after all, & you would not want to break any little hearts & I was already quite caught up in it & needed to know, so... It was a lovely little tale & just underlines what I've said before - you could write books - for sale in bookstores & to libraries (for funds). I know though, you are such an active, highly energetic person, you must be up & out the door farming not sitting still inside too long on your keister. We are very lucky to read your wonderful stories here, along with 1000s of other followers. And I am happy for Quacker too this is a true story, that she does have some kindred companions, along with you & Boo to help her round them up sometimes when they've taken a great notion. And like every good story with a happy ending, all's well that ends well. P.S. I like your new title. It's appropriate, suits nicely & has that certain elan to it.
P.P.S. I just watched the video & felt I was right there with you all. The sound was great for my old ears. I heard everything clearly. It was fun to see everyone, Boo, Lulu, Tima still chowing down, Wai as well, & how clever the little Pop Pops are at crying Wee, Wee, Wee as they make a beeline straight home, & the turkeys are getting the hang of it too in plenty of time for fall & winter. You have transported me up to the Illinois countryside & shared your so special Kitchen's Garden with me on this late still summer (though cooling down) Sunday afternoon. Thank you so much for the charming visit.
Wonderful! I made sure to be a little clearer with my speech. I can wander off and turn away and be quite the mumble! 😂 the funny thing was I felt I was herding the turkeys WITH the phone camera which did result in some odd angles!!
My heart was in my throat as you were walking through the farm with Quacker!! I was worried the coyotes had only whet their appetites with the turkeys and had moved onto ducks! Glad Quacker found her 'kin. And settled so quickly in 'carry on' mode! ;)
The story of Quacker's quest to find her friends was sweet. Makes me want to encourage the farmer into writing and perhaps publishing more farmy stories for the general public. Think of the years of photos and the stories they could all tell...
I am so grateful for these walkabouts each weekend, thank you C. The name change to the newsletter is also very appropriate I think.
I think the farmer might need an illustrator/ now wouldn’t that be a fine thing!!
What a fabulous and cheerful read. All the animals happy, in the right place and good. Good old QUacker, l felt sure that would be a happy ending, from your writing style. Have just returned from a farm stay. Among other things there were three kune kunes, 2 peacocks, not a patch on dear old Mr Flowers mind. Lots of assorted chickens (a very noisy cockerel ) and lots of inquisitive guinea fowl running about. Also some gorgeous Donkeys and a Shetland pony that had deposited all his poos in a long line! Oh and some Pygmy goats. I think l drove my husband a bit bonkers explaining your set up compared with this. All good though😊
That sounds like a marvelous getaway. And you have been reading and watching here so long now you know quite a bit about little farms. I would live a couple of donkeys but they would get too fat here!
I love the Quacker story! It reminded me of a book I used to read to my children called Are You My Mother? It's a Dr. Seuss book about a baby chick trying to find his mother, asking all kinds of animals. Very fun.
Oh yes!! I remember that book. The simple ones are the best!
I don't have any words this morning yet, but <3 for the story.
Words are wonderful and should be spent sparingly in the morning!
Lovely pictures and overview of your farm. Thanks for sharing. I went through several name changes over the past year. To thine ownself be true! Keep up the great work.
Great to hear that you struggled with the name change too. Make me feel part of a club! My first choice just boxed me in too much! Thank you so much for the comment - comments are gold!
Poor Quacker, freaking out when she couldn't find her buddies. I mean, who hasn't had that moment of panic when you can't spot familiarity? And the way she was trying to play it cool at the end - classic!
The whole story's just... nice. Like a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly day. :)
Thank you for sharing Cecilia - I hope you have a fantastic week ahead.
One day I will learn not to write stories (or newsletters) and publish them all in a day!! I am a shocker for not editing. Already I am thinking of tweaks. But it was a sweet little moment on the farm.
glad for a happy ending in the quacker story!
I like happy endings!
I started to be a little fearful at the beginning of Quacker's tale. We have packs of coyotes all over town here & can hear them yipping, yelping & howling in the night. So I worry about your creatures who sleep outside of the barn. But I thought that if any ghastly massacre had occurred you would tell us straight off. This was a story for children after all, & you would not want to break any little hearts & I was already quite caught up in it & needed to know, so... It was a lovely little tale & just underlines what I've said before - you could write books - for sale in bookstores & to libraries (for funds). I know though, you are such an active, highly energetic person, you must be up & out the door farming not sitting still inside too long on your keister. We are very lucky to read your wonderful stories here, along with 1000s of other followers. And I am happy for Quacker too this is a true story, that she does have some kindred companions, along with you & Boo to help her round them up sometimes when they've taken a great notion. And like every good story with a happy ending, all's well that ends well. P.S. I like your new title. It's appropriate, suits nicely & has that certain elan to it.
P.P.S. I just watched the video & felt I was right there with you all. The sound was great for my old ears. I heard everything clearly. It was fun to see everyone, Boo, Lulu, Tima still chowing down, Wai as well, & how clever the little Pop Pops are at crying Wee, Wee, Wee as they make a beeline straight home, & the turkeys are getting the hang of it too in plenty of time for fall & winter. You have transported me up to the Illinois countryside & shared your so special Kitchen's Garden with me on this late still summer (though cooling down) Sunday afternoon. Thank you so much for the charming visit.
Wonderful! I made sure to be a little clearer with my speech. I can wander off and turn away and be quite the mumble! 😂 the funny thing was I felt I was herding the turkeys WITH the phone camera which did result in some odd angles!!
My heart was in my throat as you were walking through the farm with Quacker!! I was worried the coyotes had only whet their appetites with the turkeys and had moved onto ducks! Glad Quacker found her 'kin. And settled so quickly in 'carry on' mode! ;)
Yes! You will remember this time of year. We have to be vigilant. But all ended well.