Journaling the experience of children

Month: February 2022

Four fine fowls become permanent occupants of the chicken run

Post author By Mr Peter
Post date 28/02/2022
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We have inherited four beautiful chickens. Thank you to the kind donors. On their first day at Mr Noah’s, they were named: Goldie, Blondie, Small and Penny.

They prefer to spend the night on the top perch.

There is strong evidence to suggest that already they are very happy in their new home: they are laying one egg each every day. The longstanding resident is not so content and has moved out in disgust. She has retreated to the trees for the night. The situation calls for urgent reconciliation counselling, before a fox notices.

Update on 3rd March 2022

We have been asked how the chickens are doing and what has become of Rosie, the white chicken. All is well. The brown chickens continue to lay, to the delight of the children. The original white chicken is still around and settling to a distant, but accepting relationship with the newcomers.

Events

A trio of storms forces a February closure once more

Post author By Mr Peter
Post date 21/02/2022

In February 2021, we were closed for a week by snow that lay thick for seven days. This year, in the same month, named storms have been the issue. The snow looked lovely; wind just causes damage and work to be done. It is also potentially dangerous for children who would normally be on site.

A wind chime has been torn from the tree and left in pieces. The parachute had already been compromised by storms a year ago and arson last summer; now it is shredded. The canopy over the kitchen window is waiting to be put back when winds subside. The security camera must be repaired. The greenhouse needs restoration after nine large sheets of glazing were thrust from the frames. A water tank blew off its foundation and has been secured against further wind assault. And so the list goes on.

These and other casualties are small issues. What we cannot repair overnight is the damage to trees. The full extent is yet to be assessed. Happily, closure has been for but one day this time.