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If Chickens Could Talk…

January 31, 2009 @ 10:42 By Gavin Webber 6 Comments

They would say "Thank you very much.  You are my heroes!".  That would go exclusively to Kim and Ben for keeping them alive during this heat wave.

Kim and Ben’s heroic actions of keeping the chooks cool by spraying them with a mist of water, every two hours over the last three days has been exemplarily.  I am so impressed because as I have written before, Kim doesn’t handle the heat well at the best of times, so to be brave enough to go out into 42-45C heat every two hours was just simply fantastic and above and beyond the call of duty.  If they had a Victoria Cross for heat waves, then you two would get it.

Well done to you both, I am so proud of you!  Edwina, Bunty, Polly, and Ginger blow you both a big kiss.

 

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Gavin Webber's daily goal is to live a more sustainable lifestyle, in an effort to reduce his family's environmental footprint so we can all make a difference for our children & future generations to come.

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Comments

  1. Cabbage Heart says

    January 31, 2009 at 11:16

    Well done Kim and Ben!!!! I know how horrible the weather can play on Kims MS, so brave to be thinking of the animals like that Kim. Medals all round.

    xoxoxoxo

    Reply
  2. john (dad) says

    January 31, 2009 at 12:54

    yes medals to kim and ben. im sure the ladies appreciated the gesture

    Reply
  3. wombat064 says

    January 31, 2009 at 13:26

    Well done Kim and Ben…

    May they reward you with many eggs

    Wombat

    Reply
  4. The Neighbours says

    January 31, 2009 at 14:30

    You both did such an awesome job this week! And doesn’t Ben look just like you there in that pic Gavin!!

    Reply
  5. Caroline says

    January 31, 2009 at 18:22

    Hi Gavin I always lurk(sorry) your blog & I follow Cabbage’s but this is the first time I have commented. Just want to tell you i enjoy it & hey just think you just might be able to make history(like the first HUMAN politician)so I am now a follower!!

    Reply
  6. Margaret's Ramblings says

    February 1, 2009 at 05:57

    I have been thinking of you all over there all this week Gavin. I do hope you have some relief soon. Have just been watching the terrible fires on the news. Take care, Margaret

    Reply

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