The Great Koi Rescue

We have a Koi pond here in the country. Since we moved in we have only guessed as to how many fish were in the pond. It was impossible to see more than about a quarter of an inch into the water. The owners left vague directions about the filter-it was supposedly on the west side.But the pond and fish were really low on the list of to-do priorities. 

Early last week the pump died. The Grand Princess and I "watered" the fish a couple of times a day to try to keep some circulation going. But that certainly wasn't going to keep the fish alive. So we made a trip to Home Depot for a new pump/filter and my handy dandy son-in-law led the troops to 

capture a couple dozen Koi,

 drain the slimy pond,

 refill the pond

 and release the fish into a cleaner home. 

Two of the little guys gave their lives for their buds. We were saddened by their passing. But thrilled their friends are in now safe.

OhOh

The Grand Princess spent a considerable amount of time naming all the cows in the field while we were sitting on the swing night before last.

Two big semi trailers just pulled down the ranch lane and out the gate. Hope that Rebecca and Frisco and Ally weren't on board.

Hope TGP can't tell them apart from the swing tonight.

Such Fun!

Hobbit has come to the country for a visit. She brought his human mom and sister. I think she is having a good time.

This is Pickles

Rudy doesn't know Pickles. But I told my friend Nancy that I needed to put his picture on Rudy's blog. So, Rudy, meet Pickles.

Checking out the new kids

I'm having a really nice day

That song is from "The Wild". Not near as well known as "Madagascar" but about the same story. And that song that is really great.

A year ago today my car was totaled. I'm only telling you this because yesterday it died. Painfully. On the side of a country road about a mile from my house. Three people drove by. Three people stopped. (Actually four drove by but one didn't stop because there were already helpers on hand.) Only Kyle knew a little about cars and recommended I not drive it. Blown gasket? Sure. Ok. He packed up my groceries and Tex Mex carry out in his pickup and "Ma'am"ed me all the way to the house. He's a student at Tarlington. Wants to be a vet. Very nice young man. Judy came to tow my car away but then had tow truck problems and had to leave it. But she took the keys to the repair shop this morning and they got it before I was out of my jammies. Doesn't this sound like good news/bad news?

In the words of a great philosopher (Care Bear) it really was a pretty nice day. Got rescued by a hunky young man AND found my new favorite Tex Mex place.

After a morning of working on the place I'm now eating lunch on my swing with my new friend. That is my salad dressing he is on.

Butterfly Sanctuary

Got up in the country to find a gazzillian butterflies everywhere. Monarchs mostly. Amazing flurry all around me. Impossible to photograph. Amazing.