Adoring Husband has decided to punish and torture the other hens by allowing Helen to roam the garden for extra hours in the day, while they watch from behind the closed gate.
He goes out every day and has long conversations with Helen while he feeds and waters her, collects her egg and cleans her sleeping area. Then he lets her out and she follows him around the garden while he continues to chat with her.
This relationship is perfect for Adoring Husband, because some days, he really loves to hear the sound of his own voice, and of course, Helen makes the appropriate quiet 'clucking' sounds in response. While he works in the shed, Helen wanders around his feet and looks up at him with love and admiration.
I do find this relationship entertaining and amusing, but now I think Helen is taking it one step too far!
We have large sliding doors opening on to our alfresco area, from our house, which we leave open just wide enough for the dogs to get through if they need to get outside to do their doggy 'business'.
Helen has now discovered this opening and has decided that she wants to be with Adoring Husband INSIDE as well as OUT!
Three times in the last two days, I have looked up to discover Helen quietly sneaking across the family room floor, while the Psychotic Dogs all stand together looking at her, at each other and at me, trying to figure out if they should be chasing her outside, calling me for help or welcoming her with open paws.
The first time was amusing, and even the second time got a giggle, but I am no longer amused and have told Adoring Husband that if he can't keep her out of the house, then HE will be spending all of his time outside in the garden with his new bestie!
If I wasn't a vegetarian I might even suggest roast chook for next Sunday's dinner!
I know that Adoring Husband is reading this and feeling genuine shock in his heart, not only at the thought of Helen sitting on our dinner plate, but also at the thought that I would ever suggest such a thing, especially in a blog post for all the world to read!!
***Evil Wicked Witch Laugh***
3 comments:
I KNEW she was bound to be a bit 'different' how
could she not be, being my namesake!! I have no idea what to suggest to cure this present
dilemma, but I know between you, Basa and the
neurotic dogs you will find just the right
loving solution....so that means NO dinner plate
as a solution. As if you would do that!! You don't fool nme, you're a softie yourself!
Keep me up to date with this romatic story! helen
I wonder if a roost will fit at the end of our bed?
Basa: I can't see why not - with your building skills, it should be 'apiece of cake' - as long
as YOU are also allowed to 'roost' IN the bed!
helen (not the lovely layer, the oerson)
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