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Nov 18
Drover…Working StockDog
Photos from the other evening…. Drover Looking for the sheep…. Nose work…. I found them! See! They are in the woods! Drover gathered the sheep and brought them up and through the gate! Making sure he did not miss any before proceeding to drive the sheep across the dam… Drover waiting on …
Nov 17
Simple Country Pleasures…
This evening the sun had set as Drover and I walked across the dam to get the sheep up. The wind was blowing but it was not too cold. The air was fresh and clean after the rain. There was a mist in the air and the mountain was grey and misty. Mysterious looking. The …
Nov 17
My Grandpa Delk…
I was the first grand child and the first girl in the Delk family in 35 years! Grandma had 4 boys and had all ways wanted a girl… I was destined to love the farm… but no way did I know that…at first. My Grandpa wore overalls and carried a handkerchief in his pocket along …
Nov 13
Memories and Taking Care of the Farm…
Yesterday and today I spent most of my time bush hogging the fields. While not a mindless job…One has to pay attention to the job and the tractor the terrain and the limbs and rocks…Well you all get the idea…It does give me time to just think…No interruptions. The day was beautiful…One of the most …
Nov 07
Drover’s Stockdog Journal…
We have been practicing driving… This evening the rain had stopped. The sun had set…The grass was wet and the sky that dark blue when a front is coming through. The gray clouds were rolling to the east fast. The air was still warm and wet. The smell of freshly fallen leaves and clean …
Nov 06
Simply Blessed!
The United Methodist Women’s Society met at our home Monday night. We had turkey and dressing and the trimmings! Including Pumpkin Pie and Persimmon Pudding (my Grandma Delk’s Recipe!) Afterwards we sat round the dinner table and talked about what we were Thankful for …And WHY! Now I admit to having the idea and time …
Nov 06
Simply An Up Date…
I suppose you all think I gave up my blog… NOT! I have been very busy with the preparation for the NC ES Gathering! We had the Nance Reunion September 28th and I had a house full of company the week before that and during. Then the NC ES Gathering takes a lot of preparation …
Oct 07
Motels List NC ES Gathering 2014
Here is a list of Pet friendly Motels for the NC Gathering! Please email me maplegrovefarm@yahoo.com or call 336-241-2817 h or 336-964-5642 c if you have questions or need assistance… Remember Camping is free at the farm and we can accommodate motor homes, campers and tents! There is plenty of room to camp! The Comfort …
Sep 23
Laree Up date…
Les and I visited with Laree in the hospital Sunday. She looked good! Had washed her hair and had regular PJs on! Great sign! She is having difficulty eating because of the medications. Hopefully that will improve soon! I knew Laree was seriously sick. Open heart surgery. A Heart Pump and Defibrillator …then being on …
