Kill the Bastard Rooster IV
It's that time again... time to remind you that you really want to come out here and party on labor day weekend. Actually I know Raven already posted this, and probably any of you who are interested/able to show up read his LJ. But in case not, here's your annual reminder that Labor Day weekend is (ehemmybirthdayehem) the fourth annual Kill the Bastard Rooster party. Show up when you want, stay as long as you like, pot luck, I will provide baked goods and some form of chicken entree. Bonfires. Optional camping. thetyrant swears he is coming this year. Baby chickens to play with, big chickens to eat your leftover sandwiches, and New This Year: Sheep to hug AND a friendly goose!
Also new this year, the pond is officially open as "The ol' swimmin hole." We've cleared back the reeds in the deep end. Resident wildlife include frogs, smallish fish and a goose who loves to Swim With Others. The bottom is clay, and you will sink a bit (don't swim in shoes, you'll lose 'em). But it's clean and there are no icky surprises.
Note: Due to the rain this spring, the mosquitoes are on the insane side, and I recommend bringing something to ward 'em off. The bats and fish are active, but they can't keep up. IF YOU BRING DEET (which it's hard to avoid) please DO NOT GO IN THE POND WHILE WEARING INSECTICIDE. Also, please make sure you do not spray or wash your hands before touching the animals. This shouldn't be a big problem, as the skeeters don't attack in force until after dark, when all the fluffies are safely abed, I just had to mention it as the animals are very friendly, and I don't want my babies getting poisoned!
If you called me, read this a few people have already contacted us about bringing friends, and I hate the telephone so I'm posting here: Yes. Bring friends. Please don't bring anybody who is going to be an arsehole, or they'll be very lonely sitting out in the middle of the road while we have fun at a campfire. But I don't expect you would, because if they were an areshole, why would you be friends with them? But this weekend is about relaxing and having fun and wrapping up the summer in an enjoyable way, so if you feel your friends either need/want/would enhance that, they are very welcome here!
Directions, if needed, are posted here I think that's a locked post, so if you're not on my flist, either get on it or find someone who is!
Also new this year, the pond is officially open as "The ol' swimmin hole." We've cleared back the reeds in the deep end. Resident wildlife include frogs, smallish fish and a goose who loves to Swim With Others. The bottom is clay, and you will sink a bit (don't swim in shoes, you'll lose 'em). But it's clean and there are no icky surprises.
Note: Due to the rain this spring, the mosquitoes are on the insane side, and I recommend bringing something to ward 'em off. The bats and fish are active, but they can't keep up. IF YOU BRING DEET (which it's hard to avoid) please DO NOT GO IN THE POND WHILE WEARING INSECTICIDE. Also, please make sure you do not spray or wash your hands before touching the animals. This shouldn't be a big problem, as the skeeters don't attack in force until after dark, when all the fluffies are safely abed, I just had to mention it as the animals are very friendly, and I don't want my babies getting poisoned!
If you called me, read this a few people have already contacted us about bringing friends, and I hate the telephone so I'm posting here: Yes. Bring friends. Please don't bring anybody who is going to be an arsehole, or they'll be very lonely sitting out in the middle of the road while we have fun at a campfire. But I don't expect you would, because if they were an areshole, why would you be friends with them? But this weekend is about relaxing and having fun and wrapping up the summer in an enjoyable way, so if you feel your friends either need/want/would enhance that, they are very welcome here!
Directions, if needed, are posted here I think that's a locked post, so if you're not on my flist, either get on it or find someone who is!