I had hoped PLANNED to go to Goildvien Virgina for a herding trial. But when I rose at 2:30 AM it was foggy and I had only slept 45 minutes so far! Ug! No way could I drive 5 hours plus and be sleepy and in the fog! So next time! I will leave the …

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My Mother is in hospital. Very sick. Tuesday night she had a Seizure. Weighs 75 pounds. Things are kinda bad. I would appreciate prayers!  

It was cold and grey as the sun sank low in the sky and the weather matched my mood…Everywhere I looked the grass was grey brown and crispy dead, it seemed. The sky was that dark winter grey the trees stood stark and still lifeless against it. Drover and I finished our chores as the …

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My words are a poor way to describe what I saw this evening as Drover and I went down to gather the sheep and put them up for the night. It was round 5:00 PM and the sun was sinking low over Steep Rock Mountain. The sky was grey and dark blue and heavy with …

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Red in the morning sailor take warning …Red at night a sailor’s delight!  

Hi Kay, Happy New Year! I hope things are good for you  on the farm. Things are pretty good here. I wish you the best in the coming year. Beau is a Hattie Dallas puppy. He lives in Virgina. This was sent to me by Beau’s owner Carol. I  thought you  would appreciate this Beau …

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I want to wish the Abilene Drover 2012 New Year’s Litter a Happy Birthday !!!! You all are ONE today! Boy do I remember your birthday!!!! Where on earth does the time go?!!!    

As Drover and I made our way down the hill from the house to the sheep. In the distance was the tinkling of bells on the sheep as they happily ate grass. A “bah” now and then, soft on the light cold breeze. The sun had set behind Steep Rock Mountain, but it was still …

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