Monthly Archives: November 2009

Goodbye Hello.

Posted on November 30, 2009 by polloplayer

Spent our first night in the apartment! Must admit it was a little sad to check out of the Palace Hotel where we’ve had so many great visits. However, it was exciting to “move in” to our apartment and wake … Continue reading →

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Gobble Gobble

Posted on November 28, 2009 by polloplayer

On Tuesday we will head back to the West Coast and Still Life With Chickens, but for now we remain revved up in NYC – those of you seeking Chicken News will have to settle for Turkey Day snapshots for … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks – NYC-style.

Posted on November 28, 2009 by polloplayer

There’s only one place to be on Thanksgiving morning in Manhattan, and that is on the route for the Macy’s parade. Since the parade passes right by our building, we were exceedingly popular for a few hours. It was not … Continue reading →

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Catching Up.

Posted on November 28, 2009 by polloplayer

We’ve been told that Thanksgiving is the single busiest time of year in New York City, which must be true, since computer traffic has been so heavy I’ve  been unable to upload any of our pictures. Working forward, here are … Continue reading →

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Transformed.

Posted on November 25, 2009 by polloplayer

We walked in the door of our new apartment yesterday morning and were STUNNED by the changes since we last saw it. Here’s what our living room looked like in September: And now: Carpet, wallpaper, and furnishings have all fallen … Continue reading →

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Leaving Eggs for the Big Apple

Posted on November 23, 2009 by polloplayer

We’re headed to NYC and looking forward to it, but I do feel a bit like I’m abandoning Hope. She has laid an egg every morning since the first one – didn’t even take a break on the Sabbath. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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In the Kingdom of Chickens

Posted on November 21, 2009 by polloplayer

Polla Amiga and Kirk stopped by this afternoon to pick up an egg and drop off a birthday present fit for a Chicken Emperor – a basket overflowing with snacks to be enjoyed in the company of chickens. We all … Continue reading →

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Another day, Another egg!

Posted on November 21, 2009 by polloplayer

Hope just laid egg #4!  We saw her lurking on the coop counter while the other girls were outside, so we waited around until she exited. Sure enough, another beautiful egg! It was still warm when I picked it up. Amazing!

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Eggo-centric

Posted on November 20, 2009 by polloplayer

Pollo Amiga stopped by yesterday to see the new egg, which I had, unfortunately, given away. She visited for a bit, and when she left I went into the coop to clean up – there was another egg! right next … Continue reading →

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Would you like that scrambled or fried?

Posted on November 19, 2009 by polloplayer

WE GOT OUR FIRST EGG!!!!!! Woot! Woot! Yippee! Dancing! Turning cartwheels! Well, hardly, but I would if I could. I came home after dark yesterday, which means anytime after 4:30 these days. The CE had already closed up the coop, … Continue reading →

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