A weekend away from the farm

Sunday morning, and here I sit, in Waikaloa, at a friend's house, no chickens or pigs to feed, getting ready to start my day. I came up Friday night after our stupendous Christmas concert (the Kaʻu Ohana Band) to attend, of all things, a 'young people's' convention. They claim it is for the young at heart, and I am one of the 25% or so over 30. Which is loud, energetic and refreshing. But I have to admit that I skipped some of the loudest, most energetic parts! But it is refreshing to get away, if only for a few days. Pat opted to stay home, and then she got sick, so things on the home front are not so good. Plus our cell phone carrier is being even more ridiculous than usual! She is sick, angry, and home tending for our flock of ~60 layers, 23 meat birds (currently at the lunch stage), and 5 pigs! I'm gonna owe big time when I get back! But I still look forward to returning to the farm, even though this has been a nice time, visiting friends and reflecting. And one Christmas concert to go, with the Last Fling Band, at Kaʻu Hospital tomorrow! Eeee-haw!