We're still hangin'!

It's been a loooong time since we've posted...too busy adventuring lol :)


Worry not, all is super well at the cabin...old pets have moved on over the rainbow bridge...new pets have been adopted...the landscape has been improved(?) and loved...And now we have a SECOND floor! Well, sort of...we've cleared the loft area and hired artisans to construct a ladder to said loft. It's cool!  The hubby is gardening this year...I foresee a lot of yummy tomato sammies in our future!


I've taken up painting and am moving away from the more fiber-based endeavors.  You can see my painting gallery here: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com


Thanks for hangin' in here with us...more info will be added more often, promise :)

 The "wee cabin" above is still chock full of creative ammo and spiders :) #sheshed

Spring Time Ruka

First Real Snow + Cobbler Memories

So our first "real" snow of the season has fallen. Ruka Dog is loving it and we've moved the rabbit troup to the wee cabin for safe sleeping.

Note Ruka, bottom left, keeping the grounds secure :) Good dog!

Here's a photo from this past summer. We love cooking on the fire and "cabin cobbler" is a family favorite. I open a can of fruit (peaches), drain the liquid into a bowl, toss in some vegan choco chips and make a batter with the fruit liquid and what ever I have on hand (flour, backing powder, sugar, salt). Throw it on the fire and viola! (like the flower), you've got cobbler! CAUTION: it's hot! Be careful with it!



Wordless Thursday

Moving the Herd

Not Mr. VCA! but another great guy I heart.

At this very moment Mr. VCA! is driving the rest of our herd up to the country. Rest = 2 out-of-control-cute rabbits (who dislike to be to near to one another) and the most amazing cockatiel ever. Last week we brought up the 2 cats and other 2 birds. Next week we claim full time ownership of Ruka the Wonder Dog, rounding out our herd (for now).

Through all the planning for the move the hardest part for me has been making sure the animals were going to be healthy and happy in their new digs. New! Improved! cages were purchased, customized name tags were engraved, land areas were surveyed, a dead tree (nick named "the widow maker") was removed, treats were stocked... We still have to build a predator proof run-around area for the rabbits. For now our little Rabbit Troop will have to party in their super duper hutches.


Rabbit Troop!
(check out Home Movies , you'll be ever so happy you did!)

I can't wait to get up there this weekend to be with everyone. I'm sure Mr. VCA! will do a great job settling everyone in.

Fall Bulb o'Rama!

Just ordered a bunch (um, 165) bulbs to plant this fall!

I know, I know tulips are usually deer food...but I am hoping the allium will deter the deer (and I'm sure our new adopted doggie [teaser!] will help with that too). I couldn't resist the double petals.

The white-ish daffodil is called "White Lion" (HAD to have that! I will tease my hair in celebration!)

The white tree lily is called "Pretty Woman" and eventually will be taller than me.

I've grown the large purple allium (Giganteum) in the past and they are a-maze-ing!

I picked orange daffodils (really, who can resist?) since Mr. Vegan Cabin Adventure is partial to that shade. We planted some "normal" yellow ones last year and the chipmunks/squirrels/groundhogs/deer were kind enough to allow like 5 to grow to maturity. Daffodils are deer resistant but bulbs are almost always up for grabs. This year I will add cyan pepper when planting.  And say an extra prayer to the bulb gods.

That little blue thing (of which I ordered 50) is new to me. Siberian Squill or Scilla. It's blue! Or at least it better be :)