Gender confused fowl

Just a quick post to show everyone a picture of the hen named Lance, Jr. Before you jump to any conclusions, I will explain. This bird was thought to be a rooster when he was a chick given his aggressive behavior. At that time we posted a picture of the little trouble maker on a 10/8/2005 blog entry. He was subsequently introduced to cyber space as Lance junior in a 10/30/2005 blog entry. His more feminine side prevailed as the little rooster grew and now that he has begun laying eggs, we are less convinced of his cock-hood. Fortunately, he/she has become the most sociable of the group and has taken to Heather following her around the farm -- no comments from the peanut gallery. I guess I can't blame him/her.

Lance

Cabin Coming Down!

The first log came down last Friday. Though I would ideally prefer a team of work horses and hoists to use for the disassembly process, I will settle for a modern cherry picker. Pictures are as follows: 1) Heather on the cherry picker. 2) Larry preparing to chain the first log. 3) The cabin from the back of the property (surrounded by "progress"). 4) The Holston River, which forms the back boundary of the property--175 years ago, there was an iron works/nail factory (Pactolus Ironworks) about 1/4 mile away on the river. The first nails used in the cabin were likely made there.

Winter weather

Old Man Winter has decided to show up this season after all. Three inch snows twice in the last few days have slowed the cabin disassembly but the logs will be completely broken down by the middle of this week.

Posted pictures are 1) the cabin earlier this week during some warmer weather and 2) a snowy picture of our massive pile of firewood at the farm