QUESTION FIVE FOR THE “NAME THE LAMB” CONTEST

This week’s question is:

Before Sammy remembered Gran’s warning that his chickens were not pets but a product, Sammy had already named two.  What were their names?

a. Jim and Sally

b. Freddy and Pansy

c. Albert and Candy

d. Ned and Grace

e. Ernie and Nettie

If there is no one to put in the Weekly Contest WINNER’S SPOTLIGHT under the Bookshelf column to the right, instead of repeating all unclaimed questions, only the previous “un-won” poser will be reprinted and available for a “Second Chance” answer.

Remember—the contest is open to anyone, of any age, and contestants are not limited to only one win.  Answers to both the Weekly Contest and the Second Chance questions are to  be  submitted to me at glmiller456@gmail.com.  Be sure to put as the Subject the number of the week’s question you are answering.  Since there have been several weeks without a winner, multiple winners for the same question will be permitted.  The prize is the privilege of naming one of Sammy’s soon-to-be delivered lambs and have your name listed on the Acknowledgement page of the new Sammy book which is a Work In Progress.

Second Chance Question:

When Sammy’s baby chickens arrived, in what way was he not prepared for them?

He didn’t have—

a.  A place to keep them.

b.  Food and water dishes.

c.  A heat lamp.

d.  None of the above.

e.  All of the above.

We are learning about the unexpected “pop-ups” that can happen when the sale of a home is involved.  The Home Inspection found only four minor problems that either have already been or are in the process of being eliminated.  However, there is a big one that may take a while to correct.  We have fallen prey to Pennsylvania’s hidden nemesis—radon.

Radon is an invisible gas that has no smell or taste and it is responsible for 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year.  It is released naturally when the sub-ground rocks of our Pennsylvania mountains break down and thus becomes able to invade our basements by seeping up through the porous cement floors.  Luckily there are ways to mitigate the dangers of this intrusive invader, and I’ll let you know what we will be learning about them in the very near future.

Take care, and have a marvelous week.

WEEK FOUR OF THE NAME THE LAMB CONTEST

Week Four, Name the Lamb Contest

When Sammy’s baby chickens arrived, in what way was he not prepared for them?

He didn’t have—

a.  A place to keep them.

b.  Food and water dishes.

c.  A heat lamp.

d.  None of the above.

e.  All of the above.

I have moved the contest from under the Bookshelf area of this blog to the main section because for the next few weeks.  As much as I enjoy sharing this time with you, for the next few weeks will need to be spend it preparing for our move from Pennsylvania to Alabama.

This involves sorting through boxes that were never unpacked from when we moved to PA, preparing for a Garage Sale, repacking what I did unpack, and the actual move itself.  Anyone who has experienced any of these chores, understands the time and physical energy it will take to accomplish these tasks.  Of course, squeezing into this hectic pace will be ordinary living—you know the mundane of getting meals, doctor’s visits, and just plain living, and maybe a rest or two.

Thank you for your understanding.

There were no winners for week three, so the question will remain open for another week if you want to try your luck in answering it.  It is repeated below.

Again, I apologize for the briefness of this blog.

Week Three, Name the Lamb Contest

What did Sammy do to change Dad’s mind and allow him to raise chickens?

a.  He said CAYC was a dumb club and he was going to quit

b.  He threw a tantrum of crying and screaming

c.  He presented plans, a budget, and pictures

d.  He threatened to go live at Gran’s

e.  He promised to clean Dad’s office for the entire summer