January on the Farm

Johnny turned 75 this month. Thanks to the ongoing pain and stiffness, he probably feels more like 100. Walking is difficult. Fortunately, driving is not so much so he is able to go on our birding treks, to stores (with the help of a wheelchair or motorized cart) and sometimes to church, when he is feeling well enough. We're hoping for a good diagnosis and then solutions from Hope Orthopedics in Salem... as soon as he can get an appointment. Update: Turned out they only do feet and ankles. So he now has an appointment on Feb. 14 with the excellent orthopedic surgeon in Tualatin who did his back surgery years ago. Here's hoping...

Meanwhile, Johnny keeps the home fires burning while I do chores and enjoy the unseasonably warm (although often wet) January weather... and now and then hike around taking photos of our farm.

reflections on our seasonal pond

wild rose hips

winter blooming jasmine outside the back door

one of our Speckled Sussex chickens

Fred the peacock

Northern Flicker

Gertrude the Guinea Hen

Nightingale, Jessie Anne and Mr. Smith with snow on the hills behind them

a Waxcap (Hygrocybe) in the woods

moss and lichen covered fir trunk

more reflections with invisible bathing Robin

grand old Bigleaf Maple

another waxcap

Sleepy Barn Owl in the loft of the goat barn