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Jul 19
Sunday…Summer…Raining…
I have spent most of this lovely Sunday afternoon and evening in my bedroom writing. Listening to the birds and now crickets frogs…singing… and lambs calling softly to their Mothers…the breeze off the summer storms is cool and fresh and the sweet Magnolia blooms have been just heavenly…their sweet perfume hanging ever so softly in …
Jul 18
Lamb Buying…
Thru my herding work I meet the most interesting and lovely people! About a year or so ago I met a lady with a dog that she was wanting to herd sheep with. She has a flock of lovely Katahdins. Our friendship grew and this spring she had some very nice lambs to sell. We …
Jul 18
Been A While…
So much happening this Spring at Maple Grove Farm! LAMBS arrived in May, all 34 ( and lost only 2) so the total was 36! Ewes are all fine. And great Mothers! Even the Barbs ! I finally figured out how to be successful with them! A small field away from everything and tall grass= …
Mar 29
Peaceful Springtime Evening…
Sitting in my swing this evening the birds are happy singing “Oh Springtime!” The wind softly moving, and the air fresh from the recent rain smells heavenly. The crickets and frogs have woke up from their winter’s nap…and they join in the chorus! Peaceful, beautiful and wonderful as the sun sets…I know all is alright …
Feb 16
Valentine’s Day Herding in Virginia!
Valentine’s Weekend AHBA Trial As a farm owner, a trial and clinic venue host and AHBA Judge I know how much work and effort go into putting on an event! One always prays for good weather! But when a weather event like the last few days happen (snow, freezing rain and temperatures, no sunshine) …
Jan 14
The Heart of an English Shepherd Breeder…
My heart is broken for my friend and puppy owner of 10 years. I pray that God will bring all the good and wonderful memories to her mind that she is able to hold them in her heart and walk with God thru this difficult loss. Hugs and Prayers my good friend… her email to …
Jan 14
A Sweet Word…from a friend
can make all the difference in our lives, our thoughts, our focus! My example: My Grandpa Delk was a good man. He loved his God, his family, his horses, dogs, cows…his land… I inherited his love for our land, and horses…dogs too…I was taught to love my family and I love my Lord Jesus Christ… …
Jan 13
Now There Are Five…
It was Me and my Four! and has been for some time now… I was gifted with the sweetest little puppy… girl mainly black and tan some white. Shona O’Kane brought her to me! Her name is Tabor! Like Mt Tabor in the Bible, but named after our little country church at Jackson Creek, …
Nov 02
The passing of a Good Friend…Reba
I am not quite sure how we became good friends…but we were…she was the better of the two of us…That I know…and Of course the “brains of the outfit”! I smile as I remember that story… I had borrowed some sheep years ago…turns out the fellow I borrowed them from needed to treat the sheep …
Oct 23
Simple Country Pleasures…
Road Trip With Friends!!! Sylvia and Mike Snell our good friends and Rosie! are visiting us from Florida. The day dawned perfect! Carolina Blue skies and sunshine… Tuesday morning we loaded up the Chevy and headed for the North Carolina Foothills…sort of… Our first stop was in Lexington for a biscuit then on …
