I've finally sorted the sheep. I've had to cull heavily this year as the lambs are getting too small. It was my original plan to breed them down to the size of large rabbits so folks could keep a flock on their front lawn. That way, they wouldn't have to mow and one sheep would make a single meal plus having fine wool for spinning. Alas, there seems to be no support for that idea and I need to grow larger sheep for the Arab market. I've sorted out my larger ewes and I'll probably have to find some more to buy. I could use a new ram too. It's a shame to waste my work on shrinking the sheep as I'm convinced it's utility will be proved in the future. Someday, people will be cutting their lawns with scythes and push mowers and thinking “ If only Jim Laubacher had finished shrinking his sheep, I could be setting on the front porch eating half a sheep instead of sweating my butt off out here.”. They'll pay, yes they will.
I just got my 20 year achievement award from Transcore. This is the longest I've ever worked for any company. Every year for the past few years, I've put in the employee review that my goal is to survive to retirement. My goal remains unchanged. The company gave me a zippered case at five years. At ten, I think it was $50. I chose a little Sony stereo at 15 years. This time, I'm getting a Canon digital camera . The company uses a service that supplies different levels of awards for years worked. I took a look at the 40 year level and it's heavy with mountain bikes and camping equipment. Come on, by that time you need a traction table and a home pharmacy. I think a power chair would be more useful.
The garden is asleep but the seed companies aren't. I got my first catalog before Thanksgiving. I've got to set down and plan for next year. I know I'm going to try and grow more Sweet Dumpling squash. I don't like squash as a vegetable but I'll eat all of those I can get. I think I'll take another shot at watermelons . It worked ok this year and if I can get an early start, maybe I can grow some more yellow watermelons. I may take one more shot at potatoes. So far, it's been a lot of work for little gain but the 'tators are really tasty when they are freshly dug. There has to be a way.
Our Christmas is not surprising this year. Stacey and I both put in about $300 and bought a new computer. We didn't bother wrapping it. Stacey bought me a Hi-Lift jack that I had on my Christmas list. She didn't bother wrapping it either. I did manage to get a couple of gifts wrapped and under the tree for her. I wanted her to have something to unwrap. If any of you in-laws wonder why you don't get much from me at Christmas, it's because Stacey got everything. You should know that by now.
I could write about the books I'm reading or some other nonsense but I'm tired. I'm closing with a picture of some of our leek harvest and a picture of my wife and mistress waiting for me on the couch. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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