At some point you are going to need to get to know all of the members of Penney's Funny Farm so here's a quick introduction to the current crowd:
Olivia Jennifer Harnum aka "The Dinosaur" aka "OliviaSaurus Rex" aka "O-Rex."
Her shrills have been know to cause cracks in the walls of the house and it has been rumored that her voice can be heard as far away as Taylor's Fish Market, a kilometer away.
Willow Irene Harnum aka "Willus" aka "Willy" aka "Midgey."
The second loudest child on the planet and very sneaky. A single thumb is not good enough for this child. She is the only child in the earth's history that has found the need to stuff her entire hand in her mouth to fall asleep.
Rosie McToes-y
Fred's "arch nemisis." Also the fastest dog in the East. She goes from 0 to 60 in less than a second. Thus the reason why Wllow's supper often disappears from her table before her fork reaches her plate.
Fred Harnum aka "Sketchy Fred."
Fred's name stems from a series of dangerous incidents involving the "building" of certain jeeps and the various characters involved. Trying to explain would involvde giving a long commentary of history involving off-roading, snow storms and car parts.
Alicia Penney-Harnum aka "Penney."
A strange individual with wacky ideas and peculiar interests and hobbies. Does not follow a high maintenance, mainstream lifestyle.
We'll keep you posted on new members of the family (i.e. Chickens...goats...) and the various, interesting individuals we encounter along the way!
A little blog about our family adventures; starting with setting up a Chicken Coop!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
An Introduction to Penney's Funny Farm Family Members
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
And the Funny Farm Begins...
Somehow I managed to convince Freddie to let me keep chickens...
I have no idea how it happened, it's such a blur because I had to act fast...
Freddie does not agree to my wacky ideas often.
Chickens were the second last thing I thought he would EVER agree to.
Maybe he's going senile? Feeling sorry for me?
Who cares!?!?! I'm getting Chickens!!!
One night he just casually mentioned he had 2x4's for the house.
I was confused.
"For the house?" I asked stupidly
(I thought the basement renovations would be put off until Autumn).
"Yes, the chicken house."
"Oh, of course." I said casually.
I didn't want to let my utter astonishment show in case he decided to take it back.
I'd better play it safe.
"Sooooo...are they going in the shed (BARN) under the table?"
"NO THEY ARE NOT going in with my tools."
"Okay...."
"I've got some ideas." He said and that was it.
I shut my mouth. And let me tell you, THAT was HARD TO DO.
If I said anything more he might realize what he had said.
He could have been "sleep-talking" or hallucinating or God knows what.
I was getting a CHICKEN COOP!!!
He might change his mind. I would have to play my cards right...
I have no idea how it happened, it's such a blur because I had to act fast...
Freddie does not agree to my wacky ideas often.
Chickens were the second last thing I thought he would EVER agree to.
Maybe he's going senile? Feeling sorry for me?
Who cares!?!?! I'm getting Chickens!!!
One night he just casually mentioned he had 2x4's for the house.
I was confused.
"For the house?" I asked stupidly
(I thought the basement renovations would be put off until Autumn).
"Yes, the chicken house."
"Oh, of course." I said casually.
I didn't want to let my utter astonishment show in case he decided to take it back.
I'd better play it safe.
"Sooooo...are they going in the shed (BARN) under the table?"
"NO THEY ARE NOT going in with my tools."
"Okay...."
"I've got some ideas." He said and that was it.
I shut my mouth. And let me tell you, THAT was HARD TO DO.
If I said anything more he might realize what he had said.
He could have been "sleep-talking" or hallucinating or God knows what.
I was getting a CHICKEN COOP!!!
He might change his mind. I would have to play my cards right...
So over the past couple of days...some initial plans have been made...
So we've chatted about it...
It's going to be a "moveable" coop.
Fred doesn't want it on the grass.
Oh silly Fred.
He might be a little grumpy at first...
But then...when is he not grumpy?
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