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Sep 20
Simple Country Pleasures…
Listening to the sheep as they move about the pasture grazing. Their bells tinkling, and the soft “bah bah” here and there. As the sun sets low over Steep Rock Mountain…The air is cool with the promise of Fall on the edge of it. Then the crickets, frogs and birds speaking to each other …as …
Sep 16
Laree’s Up Date and Address!!!
Hi All!!! Here is an up date on Laree after her heart pump surgery. (provided by her daughter Corey) Laree is doing good! she is in pain…for sure…Sore all over… But she is in a regular room (for heart patients) This is her address for those that would like to send cards. 1 Medical Center …
Sep 15
Drover’s Stock Dog Journal…
We are preparing for the AHBA Trial in Goldvien Va.Sept 20th. Yesterday we worked on driving. I drove the sheep here and there and round the lanes. But the most impressive work according to Kay was when all 30 sheep packed into one holding pen. Then Kay sent me in and I brought them …
Sep 15
Simple Country Pleasures…A soft easy feeling
Waking up to a cool soft rain on a Saturday morning. Grass green and sheep softly moving grazing and their bells tinkling. Sitting and talking with friends from Virginia about their beautiful smart English Shepherd Beau and their interesting lives. Looking at photos…Relaxing having a danish ring from Panerina Bread. Yum! Latter the sun came …
Sep 13
Simple Country Pleasures…
This week has been busy! We have worked on Laree’s Fund Raisers for the NC Gathering… NC Gathering Calendars, Flyers, Crowdrise, T shirts and Sweat Shirts! (all with links on my web site home page ) Except the Ts and Sweats…Wait for them! They are on their way! I picked up the cards for the …
Sep 10
Monday Picnic with Laree…
Monday afternoon I took a Picnic lunch to Larree… In our imaginations we sat on the banks of Jackson Creek and had a right fancy Picnic…We had been out riding our horses all morning (in our minds) and found the cool grass, clean air and quiet rustle of the leaves in the tall trees refreshing. …
Sep 07
2015 Calendar Fundraiser
Help us help Laree! Proceeds go to benefit Laree Shulman, English Shepherd friend and supporter, who is awaiting a heart transplant. We hope to raise $10,000 through fundraisers and donations to help with medical bills. Even after insurance, Laree’s medicines will be $3000 per month. Thank you for your generosity. We hope you enjoy your …
Sep 07
Laree
Have you been to a NC English Shepherd Gathering? If you have, chances are you already know Laree Shulman. In 2008 a Lady from Hickory NC called me to talk about English Shepherds. Seems she had discovered the breed and wanted to know more. I told her to come to the NC Gathering and she …
Sep 04
NC ES GATHERING!!!
Sunset across the pond… Folks You ALL are invited the NC ES Gathering! Think! Big Family Reunion with DOGS! We are working on the flyer! We have some exciting things to tell you all about! On Friday we will hold our Herding Clinic. The clinicians are Mary Peaslee, Marianne Dwight and myself! …
Sep 02
Jackson Creek Swimming hole…a simple country pleasure!
Last evening the air conditioner at the house went out. So today it was quite warm and by 2ish I was thinking lets go swimming at the creek. Les inflated my float and the dogs… all 7 of them and I went to the creek! My uncle had mowed hay in the adjoining field so …
