A Smoking hot Cock.  Formerly known as Foghorn.
It is with a heavy heart I share our first fatality on the farm and of course I was literaly painting him - when it happened.  Gloria (my big black rooster whom I thought was a hen) is a asshole.. he kept beating up Foghorn and we were literally making up a FREE ROOSTER sign to get rid of him & just keep Foghorn.   Gloria beat up Foghorn several times to the point he jumped out of the pen - several times.  Clearly they can get out - if they choose.

I heard the commotion  (as did the dogs)  I looked out the window to see Gloria again brutally beating on Foghorn - the dogs heard it too... Foghorn was flying around the pen but Gloria was relentless and 3 times his size... she grew fast the past couple of months.
I thought he was hiding under the coop,   he was hiding under the back deck.. the dogs found him and Norm found the dogs.
 
The dogs although they have never attacked a chicken in the coop - thought Foghorn was fair game running loose, I guess. They will more training around the chickens, in some dogs I do believe it's instinct, they do their job by protecting the Farm & that's most important. 

Sad yes, very much but at the same time I was warned, several girlfriends shared - shit happens, especially to chickens... cats, dogs, hawks - other chickens, stuff falls on them, they get get caught in places and can't get out, it's all part of farm life and life.  
I decided I'd continue the painting and work through it,  not an easy task - tears & gouache don't go good together.   I felt bad for Norm, he was closer to Foghorn.

I would advise against getting roosters.
You don't need them for eggs - Yes, if you want to  eggs to become chickens.
Crow at sunrise - HA! That is only in the movies as I NOW know - lol, this mother clucker crows when ever he wants to!  Still, I'll take the noise of a Rooster than TRAFFIC or Urban noise any day. Good Bye Foghorn.  

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

I still don't get it..   those snowbirds.
I don't understand people at all lately.

Hairless kitties fuck with your mind.  As I painted this kitty - I kept (naturally) wanting to brush fur or 'a' whisker even.. I had to focus and remember this is a genetic hairless kitty and was not easy to paint.  The wrinkles adorable tho.  I guess this is what cats look like without fur.

Mental Health Monday - Many will be feeling EVEN more stressed today with the current information: The Military will be deployed to vaccinate us all. 
The military will be administering the vaccine...   sounds a little 'Handmaidenish' don't you think?  Ironically, I did have a friend tell me this months ago.. I brushed it off with little thought, not now.  Is anyone else slightly concerned? Will it  be mandatory - that would cause a bit of chaos imo - no.. it won't be mandatory but good luck traveling, shopping or if you have to go to the hospital - you'll get it or you won't be able to play'.  

Here we go... I don't even know what to think today.. editorials are spilling out my ears.

About the 'vaccine'... about side effects.  Are we playing with covid cures?  Swatting at things in the air- it appears so.. a government who can't seems to get on the same page with rules and regulations are leading me to believe  they have in fact- known this was the direction INDEED that this was all GOING to go.
  Not being an essential worker, I  have the luxury of time & reading & I'll tell you there is very conflicting, interesting information circluating right now... worlddoctorsalliance.com some very intelligent people are speaking up about the current situation and motive behind it-  have a read.. THINK for yourself- what do you think? 

I've had several reactions over my life time with medication - once almost killed me - luckily I was in the hospital when it happened., my friend Kat happened to be visiting me and noticed I started slurring & my tongue  (should be spelled TUNG)  started to swell and I started to pass out - the nurses came running  with a shot' to counter act  the previous medication and here I sit. 

Another occasion the medication I was given made me feel like ripping my skin off,  itchy - from the inside out - I was off it in 2 days.  I often vomit when taking  pills -they don't sit well in my stomach & opitaes really mess me up leaving me  feel lathargic, uncoordinated, sick and constipated - nope, LET FOOD BE they medicine & even that is natural, my medicine.  NO - I don't want to be first in line for this vaccine. 
​Side effects.. can linger and not show for years.
Will the cure - be the cure or  a future curse?  
Try not to stress about this.. read & become more educated and better prepared.
​
 Hairless kittys are not for me but it was pleasurable to paint!

​With TLC & THC
Georgia
​

Wanting to spend more time with Jesus...   I've decided to paint Him 
I read artistically you naturally get better - as few as 40 attempts at anything...
try it!  Draw your cat, cup, pup or the same potted plant everyday and watch what happens.

Apparently, you can break or form new habits in 40 days. IF you sick with it.
40 times lost in thought ...not lost - exactly where I want to BE.
Painting Jesus will be 40 times meditating on love.

This painting was about the feeling more than the portrait'.
I felt peaceful after painting...  excited to start the 2nd.

​Amen
​with TLC  & THC

Some days - you just need to sit back and give.. not one fuck.
Not about anything or anyone.. chances are, the world & those we care about will still be there when you return from a small break

Justin Trudeau gave us his new opinion and it sucks... I remember not celebrating Thanksgiving - in hopes we might celebrate Christmas.  The 'holiday' now comes with an entirly new level of not needed stress - for too many.
Others lives are more importnt to me than a holiday so...  I'll go with the flow.

I'm sure you are aware of disbelievers.. well, there are days I tell you I don't know what to fucking think about any of this- the vaccine is disturbing, in the past- they took MUCH longer to test before giving it frankly.  I'm in no hurry to get it.   If you research and watch - there are many VERY educated people questioning all of this and the lock downs.  Yes, it is confusing - the government can't seem to get their shit together and get on the same page - no wonder poeple are becoming impatient and tired - covid exhasuted.

RIGHT NOW - I will wear a mask- NOT because the goverment insists, because I care about you - strangers.. I don't want to make you sick.  I I don't know enough to take a chance.  Do you?  It's that simple.  I do believe masks work to some degree.  Just say - this is all a giant hoax (I don't feel it is)  but just say it is... either way- I would rather be known as a "sheep" (far from)  for wearing a mask than someone who refuses to wear a mask and takes a 'CHANCE' in making others sick.  I'm not concerned about dying - fyi  - I  just don't want to get sick'... do you?   

I already live with chronic pain from Arthritis & the the fucking constant TN that wakes me up most days before the rooster and fucks with me ALL DAY LONG.
Right now - nope, I cant do it.. not one fuck will be given about covid, masks, Trump or vaccines.

I am trying to shop LOCAL - my neighbours need the help - everyone should be doing the same, suport your local community so they are still there after this pandemic.  
I decided to buy  ALL Canadian  made this Christmas and homemade'  & I'll be painting & not giving one fuck... until, maybe Monday.  
​;)
 

Just wear the mask when out.
​Just do it.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia

puzzleThat's Tom! The Bird house guy... he builds em & I paint em Eh! lol
I love the newest BIRD house -  A loon!  
It's become my own personal challenge to make each bird house better than the last & enjoy what I'm doing.  Can you tell?  Tom enjoys keeping busy - we finally met & instantly 'hit it off' as did his lovely wife & I... I knew we would.  Each loon is different- I paint 4 at a time & I keep one.. so if you like a loon you better hurry!  I am very tempted to keep all these loons- they'll look so neat up on a post.

There are ways we can still help each other.. Volunteer your services!
We voluntered the Bumble display & are thrilled.. we can actually hear' how happily it's being received in the community.  Making others smile' is powerful stuff.

Stay in & stay safe - stay creative! Are you prepared for this winter? It's going to be a terrific time to learn a new hobby, start a new puzzle, knit a new sweater (I wish), paint a new masterpiece! I'll definately be painting a few more bird houses.

5 minutes after I posted yesterday - Norm came in with Gloria under his arm! YAY!!  lol   Thoughts of Gloria freezing in the woods in -12 weather  was upsetting.
20 minutes later I was making a 'Free to a Good Home.. ASSHOLE Rooster', sign.  It's how they got out - from Gloria picking on Foghorn and he will win- he is easily 3 times Foghorns size - He's a big beautiful bird black (green in the sunlight) but he is too big for my tiny chickens- want a rooster?  
It has forced us to have a farm conversation.. if we can not find a home for Gloria, I guess he should end up in our freezer.    I was warned about roosters...  did you know it is hard to tell the difference when they are small chicks.  I know, now.
Gloria is also nasty twoards the small dogs - Daisy has alwasy had it 'out for Gloria'- I wonder if animals know which animals are assholes?   I think so.  For now - Gloria is safe, warm & fed in the zen hen den... for now. 

Next  How Kermit & I feel about all this covid crap.

The beat goes on...  as does life - even during a pandemic.It’s been a busy few days.. Norm put up the display at Canoe FM & it’s well received!  We are very happy Bumble & friends are making others SMILE this holiday season.  It’s nice to ‘hear each announcer  express their ‘Glee’.

While he set up the display - my cocks got into a fight!  IT was brutal… not something I ever want to witness again- they fought right out of the pen!  I knew those chickens could get out if they wanted.. they’ve not wanted to, obviously.  When Norm arrived home- Foghorn went running to him- it was sweet- but Gloria was chased by Daisy into the forest   She did come back once BUT Daisy saw her before us & the chase was on again. We have tried for 2 days to get him back.  I can hear him in the morning calling.. I know he made it back once…  I’m hopeful.  Chasing chicken in the woods, cause we have noting else to do -  ha… lol 

I’ve painted my newest set of birdhouses- these ARE bird houses!  I am tempted to keep them all…  it’s quite fun creating these custom bird houses= I think I’ve already got an idea for he next set. I’ve decided to only make 8 of each - one goes to me -so if you want one in particular you better get it before it’s gone, I won’t be re creating the same pattern twice. I'll show you them next!

Animal on the psilocybin drums.. the beat goes on!  Do something that makes you feel good!  Lord knows the news is OVERWHELMING -   keep yourself creative so you don’t get feeling like it’s too much… if there’s another lockdown - do you have something to keep yu busy are you prepared?

Winter is here! What outdoor activities can you do this year?  I might train my goat to pull a toboggan - hee hee hee.  Goats like to work actually, they love to be social.  For now - I’ll walk in the woods - still  searching for Gloria the nasty girl who likes to fight! When we get him back he will go into the chicken jail until he behaves.  Maybe after his adventure he will behave nicer to his fellow feathered family.

The beat goes on…  grab your sticks! 
with THC & TLC
 

30% of Snowbirds are still flocking south... WTFlock? 
I don't get it... on several levels.  I thought we were not encouraged to travel to the USA which is struggling with a pandemic?  I understood borders were still closed.  
Why would anyyone right now, want to vacation in the USA - have there been more turbulent times?  Will they be insured if they catch COVID?  
Will we fly them home AGAIN if shit hits the fan at our expense...  again?  
What if they get sick and bring it back...

I cannot be the only Canadian thinking like this.  
I also don't get it as most of these snowbirds are older, vunerable to catching covid.
I read one snowbird was missing "the beach, sun and cheap rum",  that said enough.
Sunshine & Alcohol  are worth it all?  To alcoholics, I guess.

I understand wanting to travel - especially if you own a condo down south and it's just sitting there - go... BUT this time I don't think the goverment should be responsible in anyway for your safe return.  It's NOT like the world is not aware of what's going on.  IF  YOU choose to go down south GO - but don't make other Canadians who choose to try to do what we are told to do, in order to slow a fucking pandemic killing thousands of Canadians & others around the world, pay for your selfishness.
For the sake of a tan & cheap rum is shallow & selfish.  

Clearly some don't think the rules apply to them..  and our government can't seem to get it's shit together so no wonder these loons thinks its safe to fly.  
Adios snowbirds,  Go! May you safely return in your cars and not coffins. 

With THC & TLC 
G



 

I was wondering what all the "Karens" do when in lock down...  do they call company hotlines and vent?  I imagine so.

This made me laugh out loud when I thought of it & when I drew it.
How did I get the idea?  Simple, Norm bought me a Wilton Donut pan this week & I made my first chocolate dipped donuts - baked at home - in my own oven.
WTF...  OH MY Goodness.
Don't do it!   I ate 3 in 10.  I never eat 3 donuts at once. 

LOL   I easily imagined the results of this home baked donut goodness and an editorial was created.  Many can relate, I know I'm not the only one to put on a few pounds during covid.  Who knew home baked donuts were so delicious & EASY!?!   Tims is done, covid has created a bunch of bakers, *Wilton the pan  & PIN of course has all the recipes - lemon poppy seed donuts next! Nom Nom Nom  

BTW - I did try to buy this pan locally & searched several stores, we finally purchased it off Amazon.. look local first. I do recommend these pans... if you like & miss donuts.
NOT if you are concerned about gaining more weight... you will eat more than one donut.
It's a cold drizzling day- good day to bake donuts.

with THC & TLC
​ G