We went into town this morning, re-stock on animal feeds and Sol needed to have a post op check.
Sol was fine and the bloods they did were all good as well.
We popped along to livestock vet to settle our bill for last month.
£4.86, now I have a question why is treatment and medicine for livestock a lot lot cheaper than for a dog.
For example worming for two goats £4.64 worming for the dog £31
if anyone knows the answer please let me know.
Anyhow as a little get well gift for Sol I made him a smart bandanna
He was the best dressed dog at the vet's
Martin had a bit of a making day as well
remember that slate I was collecting that someone had thrown away, we collected a stone cutting blade for the disc cutter
and he cut them into plant labels for me, I want to use them in the herb bed I plan to paint the names on.
I need to pick up some more of the slate tiles when I am out walking the dog.
Martin also had a bit of an adventure of his own today down in the forest, he got stuck with the quad bike and had to use the new winch to get himself out, at least it does the job.
He also now realises that when off out like this he needs to take one of the radios with him as he was gone so long I was starting to think he had an accident.
This evening he has a big pot of stock on the boil
The carcass off the cockerel we had for dinner with the neck and heart and loads of left over bits of veg,
The stock will go into the freezer in portions ready for future meals.
Most of my afternoon was spent doing housework and down the cabin working on some gifts.
A very relaxed day for us both.
We have a battery of radios to use around the place and when I remember to take one no one back at the house is ever listening :)
ReplyDeleteMy guess is in a grid down situation that will change though.
we have radios just never use them, we should make more of an effort
DeleteA very busy but, productive day!
ReplyDeleteThe @Adopted a human fabric, did you print it or buy it ready made? If so, where can it be purchased and do they make a cat one?
Sandie xxx
I embroidered the design myself on my sewing machine, if you would like it stitched out message me
DeleteLove the slate labels. If you find enough slate you could always make things for your craft stall. Slate always sells well.
ReplyDeleteSome-one has dumped a load of slate roof tiles nearby so I intend collecting them
DeleteVets bills for dogs are extremely expensive! I can't comment on livestock but I know our pockets hurt still with Barry despite him being insured! He's off for his boosters tomorrow, I wonder how much they will cost! Glad Sol has the all clear though. Love your slate plant labels, they're great! I've got tonnes of slate (literally) from Jack's parents' house build to use for various projects, how easy did you find it to cut? That's Jack's job in the coming weeks! x
ReplyDeleteMartin used a stone cutting blade for the slate he said it was easier than he thought
DeleteThanks Dawn, I'll get Jack on the case! I have visions of it all cracking to pieces!
DeleteAgreeout. about vets' bills for dogs. One minute, two squirts of Kennel Cough vaccine up the nose of Tess yesterday and a bill for twenty five pounds. Needed to get it done as she is off to the kennels soon and our local Hunt hounds have had a bout of Kennel cough so it is about.
ReplyDeleteI dont think there is such a thing as a poor vet
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