With this photo, nabbed from the website of our favorite Farmgirl, I pay tribute to the late Lindy the Chicken, named after me (I was so proud), and cut off in her prime. Well, okay, maybe not her prime, as I understand that 5 1/2 years is a pretty standard span for poultry. But still, I will sorely miss her, as will her companion fowl, Whitey, who is bereft. Lindy the Chicken could be a bit sharp, at times; she apparently believed that the purpose of a pointy beak was the making of pointed remarks. But she was the chicken of my heart. Rest in Peace, lady of the funky tailfeathers; I will miss you.
I too live in Pittsburgh and am a devotee of Farmgirl. You should be so proud to have such a pretty chick named after you. Next time maybe a creature with a longer life span. It sure was a cold Sat. in the strip this morning! I enjoy your blog and admire the time that you obviously have to devote to it.
Posted by: Nancy | December 02, 2006 at 06:39 PM
Animals that we take to our hearts are never just animals. So sorry.
Posted by: Tanna | December 03, 2006 at 12:05 AM
What a wonderful tribute. Thank you.
Posted by: farmgirl | December 03, 2006 at 08:56 PM
So sorry to hear this. I will miss her witty remarks and dignity and especially the way she stood up for all feathered chicks. Who will rein in Jeff now? Here's to a new set of wings!
Posted by: Baking Soda | December 06, 2006 at 03:25 AM