The Hazards of Picking Up Chicks

So I've had my chickens for several months now, and overall it's been a fun and worthy adventure. They're goofy to watch, fun to chase (according to Loki) and produce an average of 3 eggs per day. They're not *quite* paying for themselves so far, but the food they consume in a week is roughly equal to the value of the eggs they produce, so they're not doing badly at all. I've been making piecemeal improvements to the coop generously donated by spottedvasa, including an automatic waterer made out of a toilet valve. One problem with this otherwise groovy system, however, is that it never drains, and therefore has become something of a mosquito factory.
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Technicolor is Not Enough

It's finally time for me to see the new Star Trek movie!

And to enjoy a certain level of simultaneous non-sobriety.

Later reviews may be somewhat biased.

I'd better bring my earplugs...

Alone

With 15 minutes until showtime, there seems to be a good possibility that I may have my very own private showing of Star Trek. :)