Feast / Famine.

Today I was reminded of that old saying "it's either a feast or a famine." The chickens are going overboard now after taking a little while for the new ones to settle in and begin to lay. A month ago I had to buy eggs now I have them coming out of my ears and have given away dozens. It is nice being able to share. Such good little chooks!!!

  I have a big pot of lavender outside the kitchen window and it's overflowing at the moment. I love anything lavender and I think a little bit of greenery inside always looks cheerful in winter, so I brought a few sprigs in yesterday. I made that little blue jug 27 years ago! I was pregnant with my first child and he gets married in less than two weeks.

I also had three phone calls from friends, two of whom wanted to come for a visit. How lovely! I can sometimes go a few days and not hear from a friend and now three in one day! And these are the sort of people you WANT to hear from too which is even better. :)  We all have the kind where our heart sinks a little when we hear their voice. lol - you know the conversation that goes . . . .  . . .
Other person " hi how are you "
ME " great how are you?"
Other person - (hesitates and then gives an almost imperceptible sigh), " oh .........not bad."
After the obligatory "round-the-mountain" small- talk the real reason for the call comes out - it's all so predictable! I finally got smart, now I check the number before I answer. lol.

I got lucky today though, such enjoyable, laughter-filled calls - like I said it's either a feast or a famine! :)