Thistle Cove Farm

10/06/2026

An old woman, a young woman and DETERMINATION.

It doesn't look pretty but it does look done. Katelyn did brilliantly even considering the poor hand signals given by me.

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

Ronnie and I picked up some first cut orchard grass hay today. It's absolutely lovely, smells great, nice and soft. The majority of my horses are seniors and while this hay isn't as nutritious as alfalfa, it's much easier to eat with a lot less waste.

It's so good I bought 4 bundles and will pick up 2 more this coming week. Perhaps I'll have too much hay this winter but that means I'll have hay to sell if someone else needs some. I'm fortunate I can plan ahead and have storage as it decreases the worry and stress factors in my life.

09/30/2026

I spoke way too soon, the h***y managed to flip the bucket out, then stomped it out of shape.

09/28/2026

This past weekend was youth hunt day so Ronnie took his nephew to a blind on the farm.

The boy got a nice size doe for the table and learned valuable skills. They spent the day in the blind, no running dogs here, and just before dusk got this doe.

The boy is a reason I've hope for the future. He's well mannered, respectful, kind, learning to be a provider.

As I stepped off the porch, he stood alongside to assist if needed. His kind thoughtfulness touched me deeply. I'd been traveling since 4 a.m. and was a tad unsteady on my weary feet; then again, kindness always undoes me.

More kindness is Ronnie coming back today to render help. I've a lot to catch up since being gone to and

As usual, Bella has to inspect.

09/23/2026

Butter making on the farm. provided me with a gallon of Guernsey cream which I churned using my antique churn.

After churning the butter needs working with clear water to remove leftover buttermilk and prevents the butter from spoiling quickly. The butter becomes softer in texture and I add pink salt because I don't care for unsalted butter.

When I finish cleaning the butter is put into individual about 1/3 containers and frozen.

BTW, the canisters, on the left, are from the 1950's or early 1960's.

09/22/2026

SERIOUSLY?!

Ronnie brought the tire to put the feed pan in so this HUGE baby would stop turning it over. And it worked! For a couple of days. I punched into place the large tub and inserted it back into the tire.

Part of her problem is, she's lonely but can't be put with the adults yet. She needs more acclimating to her new home
I'm not sure the big ones would treat her gently so here she stays for a while.

I'm still considering names...