If you read our last post, you may have noticed a hint of our newest arrivals. Sue has adopted 9 Ringneck Doves, from an older couple in Bisbee who needed to find a home for them due to health issues. They came to live with us in the middle of this week and are temporarily housed in one of the dog crates. They are dainty, pretty little things, even though some of them are in the middle of molting. They are settling in to their new environment and are even, almost, getting used to the dogs barking. Ringneck doves, also known as Cape Turtle Doves, are a gentle species of bird that have been domesticated for over 1,000 years. Though their original plumage was a mixture of browns and grays, they come now in a variety of colors, including fawn, pied, tangerine, and white. Ring-necked doves sound similar to pigeons in their cooing, and though they are not loud, they can be persistent. Some people find the noise soothing, while others will be annoyed at their cooing diligence — it is said that they rarely cease, but ours are very quiet for long stretches. The ring-necked dove is the most commonly kept companion bird of the dove family. Originating in Africa, these hardy birds can be found living happily in the wild in most of the Southern states. Because they are so hardy, they make a good choice for someone who doesn’t have the time to devote to a more attention-demanding bird. Continue reading
More Wings!
29 Friday Sep 2017
So, we’ve added a new page to this site. Yes, there was more than just the blog! Towards the top of the webpage, there are now TWO titles: About the Adventure and Dreaming Into Reality. At the urging of our secret adviser, we’ve put together some information about what we would do if we had an extra $50, $75, $100 – $3000 dollars. What are our hopes and dreams for the place? What are the projects that have gone unfinished, or not even started, because we just don’t have the funds right now? How much would those cost? We’ve put together something that can answer those questions. 
The Autumnal Equinox is on Friday, September 22nd this year, but we’ve not been waiting for that date to begin our fall planting. Not that we’ve been going gang busters or anything, but we’re gearing up for our winter garden. One of the great things about Sierra Vista is that the temperatures remain quite temperate late into the year. We had some success with our little winter plantings last year, so we’ll try to expand on that this year. 
We haven’t been in the community long, but I’m beginning to see how we are becoming connected; small connections, but they really help us out. We’ve become somewhat active in the Sierra Vista United Methodist Church (I’ve never been a Methodist before, but so far it seems to be working – after I got over the fact that the pastors are changed on a whim. Sah.) and we’ve met some great folks who have helped us get into Outreach in the area. With their help, we will be able to continue finding avenues for the 10% donation to our community; our effort to bring quality, whole, organic food to those who may not be able to afford it. It is still a small effort, but we will be growing. Thank you Holly and Rev. Mark, for getting us connected and encouraging us along the way. 
Wing and a Prayer 