Rob Fahrni

Mmmmmmm beer

Flynn has a rough life.

Got Kim a new flag!

Priss and Flynn doing what they do best. Chillin’.

Mr. Flynn found the sun.

It’s so nice here today. Low 30’s this morning but the sun is out and warm, not a cloud in the beautiful blue sky.

Yesterday we had some roofers come by to find a leak in our roof. They found something but want to inspect it from the outside. Since the roof has some snow on it they need to wait for it to defrost a bit.

I stepped out into the yard with the two roofers so they could show me approximately where they suspect the problem is. As I was walking backwards up our banked yard the thawed earth gave way and I ended up on my keister.

You’d think I’d broken apart the way the two gentlemen responded. Look, I know I’m completely gray and probably look like a man who hasn’t had a great sleep in a while but good lord I’m not 1,000 years old.

Anyway, I’ve been thinking about their reaction ever since. I mostly don’t feel as old as I am. I’m 56, a young buck. My mind isn’t as sharp as it once was but I still see myself as young.

I’ve noticed an overall trend of a certain kind of respect toward me as my hair has become mostly gray. Which is extremely kind and thoughtful. The thing is, I don’t feel that old. Cheers! 😃

Kolby watching his favorite TV show.

Ms. Gracie really loves being out in the snow.

Kim’s dad gave this to her before he passed. It’s really beautiful with the snow on top of it.

I contributed a single piece. Kim and Taylor have been working on this for a few days.

It’s fun watching them walk by, stop, look around for 10 minutes, drop in a few pieces and walk away.

Every once in a while they sit down together and work on it.

While in a meeting yesterday we got on the subject of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles because of my New York Subway background. One of my co-workers said I was the fifth turtle.

He asked what weapon I’d carry and I said it would be an editor and a debugger.

A few minutes later he sent me this and I love it! I want to make a print of it so I can put it on my office wall.

Yes, life in the Fahrni household is a rough life full of pain and suffering. 😂

Kim has been swapping flags out quickly. The poinsettia flag lasted a week so I had to get a picture of it before I pulled it down.

Ken White A.K.A. The Popehat

I’m thinking about what I am doing, Rob, as I said expressly in the post you just commented on.

Sorry, did I miss that I am contractually obligated to inform you during a particular time period?

Ken is a valued read and is a very funny guy. The above is a reply to me asking him when he’s leaving Substack and it’s nice to know he’s working on it.

I don’t plan on posting links to the platform any longer, as if my two readers will make a difference. 😄

Like I said in a prior post — or possibly Mastodon — this time period is going to be tough on authors as they sort through their options.

Unfortunately some of my favorite writers remain on the platform. I hope they all eventually decide to leave. 🤞🏼

Had to get a picture of Father Christmas before he came down!

Ms. Gracie is trying her darndest to get Ms. Priss to play with her.

Flynn loves getting his ears scratched.

Has anyone seen Flynn? No? 🤣

Ms. Gracie makes a fine pillow, at least Flynn thinks so. 😀

Ms. Gracie thinks the leaves are the best thing ever.

Siri tells me this is a Giant Leopard Moth. Whatever it is, it’s beautiful.

Ms. Gracie has had a rough week. She was neutered and developed an infection at her incision site and has a small opening as a result. She’s been in her cone most of the time but when she gets it off she’s so happy and playful.

But now, time for a nap.

Flynn is very attentive this morning. He’s trying to figure out what Mom is doing. 😃

We’re almost back to gray stick mode. It’s amazing to me how our lush green forest turns into gray sticks so quickly. When I look at it in the spring and summer months it’s really difficult to believe it can look like this, yet here we are.