| | Dear Farm Friends, As you may know, our sons are the fifth generation of Flamig Farmers. They take an active part in the work and vision of the Farm, and as a young man now, son Pete, is taking a leadership role. We are pleased to announce that he will have a specific message for you, our readers, each month. In his short column, Pete's Ponderings, he may be taking about Farm projects, Farm initiatives, Farm fun or just what's on his mind as a young American who's goals and dreams are big and hopeful.
This month Julie and I want you to know how grateful we are for your visits, support and shared-ideals. Together we can make both our local and world wide communities better for all.
Come visit and give yourself some well-deserved moments of joy.
Farmers, |
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My Dad discovered a fabulous book which I want to share with you. It's called Green Is Good, by Brian F. Keane. We highly recommend it to you and your family because it tackles with easy solutions and even humor, the scary problem of environmental responsibility. Here are a couple of the author's thoughts that really caught my attention. Hopefully your family will want to adopt and support them.
Ever heard the term Phantom Load? It's the idea that our homes are of full of wasted energy, kind of like dracula sneaking around stealing our money and wasting energy. What appliances are on all the time, way too much time, even when we aren't using them? The list is long: TVs, computer screens, hot water heaters, kitchen appliances (your Keurig coffee maker for example). They all have fire-up technology so that you don't have to wait even a couple of seconds to use them. As Keane writes, "they are always on, gobbling up energy even in their sleep." 10% of your household energy (move your electric bill decimal point one place to the left to see how expensive) feeds the phantom load vampire.
So consider these ideas: - Plug your appliances, computers, game consoles into powerstrips and easily turn off the electrical connections to them when your won't be using them. An example is if you are away for the weekend. Why burn that electricity powering that fast-start technology when there is no need. (Your items will last longer if they are not 'hot' all the time.)
- Now or when your round-the-clock electric water heater needs replacing, install one with 'on-demand' capability or even a solar powered one. They will save you money and help us be more responsible.
- If you have an old fridge in your garage or basement which doesn't do much other than store beer, unplug it or get rid of it.
Hey thanks for listening. Hope you will adopt and share these ideas. Farmer Pete |
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Hope your Fourth of July celebration was full of outside, summer fun, barbecued foods, and safe firework displays. Behind all of that, however, is history! In celebration of our nation's Independence Day, here are some fun facts and pieces of trivia:
1. Around 150 million hot dogs are consumed on Fourth of July (wonder if this statistic includes the hot dogs consumed during the annual Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest?)
2. Back in 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, 2.5 million people lived in the U.S. Now 240 years later, well over 300 million people live here.
3. The now American-celebrated song, Yankee Doodle, was originally written by officers of the British army to make fun of backwoods Americans.
4.Three United States presidents died on the Fourth of July: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe.
5. July 4th is also celebrated in the Philippines, because in 1946, the country was recognized as an independent nation.
6. In one year, $600 million is spent on fireworks alone in the U.S.
More than 14,000 firework displays are put on across the country on Fourth of July!
7. Bristol, Rhode Island is home to the world's oldest Independence Day celebration. It dates back to 1785!
8. In 1781, the great state of Massachusetts became the first one to declare Independence Day a holiday
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IT'S NOT TOO EARLY!
Believe it or not, here on Flamig Farm we are already planning for our famous Halloweeen Hayrides. (Remember we spell Halloweeen with three 'e's to distinguish ours from the rest.) Tickets will be going on sale next month, and we kindly suggest you get yours then. They always SELL OUT way in advance of October. Please visit www.flamigfarm.com to register your tickets. |
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| Our Hens Although our hens don't sit on puppies or pigeons, they are full of personality. Come meet them and take home the freshest, most delicious and nutritious eggs ever. And learn some things about chickens you might not know, such as: --Chickens can remember over 100 different faces of people or animals.
--A mother hen turns her eggs about 50 times per day, and can lay more than 300 eggs per year.
--The record number of eggs laid by a chicken in one day is 7.
What do you call a hen who counts her eggs?
A mathemachicken! |
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Our Goats Our goats are characters, pure and simple. They are always looking for attention and doing funny things to get it. Please come visit and meet some of the most natural comedians on the planet. Here are a couple of fun facts to get you interested:--goats have FOUR stomachs. The four-chambered stomach helps goats digest tough roughage like grass and hay. --When goats give birth it's called KIDDING. (Because baby goats are called 'kids.'
NO KIDDING! |
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| Our Peacocks Pea what? Did you know that these birds are called different things depending on age and sex? Males are peacocks, females are peahens and babies are peachicks. A group of them is called a harem! These guys are not especially funny but they are truly spectacular. Did you know:
--If the feathers of a peacock still weren’t impressive enough, they are covered in tiny crystals which play a large part in attracting the females. --The reason a peacock has such a bright and dramatic train is to attract the attention of peahens, who normally choose their mates based on the size, color and quality of the feathers and train.
And remember stories about peacocks are beautiful tails. |
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| Good news for you before we end this edition of EggsPress...Our Toddlers on the Farm program is so popular, we have added new sessions for the fall. Please visit www.flamigfarm.com to learn more about these wonderful programs and to register your toddlers).
Two and Three Year Olds: Two and three year-olds attend with a caregiver for a morning of farm fun. Each session includes some craft and activity time, a circle with story and songs, a visit with one of our animals and a pony or hayride. Admission to the petting zoo is included so you can enjoy the farm more before or after your session.
Four and Five Year Olds:
Children have a fabulous time exploring the farm more in depth as we focus on a different animal each week. Our time together will include a craft or activity, farm chore, visit with the animals, story and song time and lots of fun! Children may attend without a caregiver, but caregivers are welcome. |
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