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Peaceful Easy Feeling…

Sitting here in my swing…thinking about my life so far…the decisions I have made…the good the bad… the success, the growing I have done…from it all…my sweet Piney Grove  UMC  and all the good people that played a part in teaching me The Way… I smile slightly thinking…yes… I know…some answers to my life mysteries…how …

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Announcing…the successful mating of KAT and Boaz!!!

I was looking at the puppies I see born on different websites (as always) and saw 2 beautiful Drover  type looking litters. I checked them out and sure enough they were by the same sire! (NO RELATION TO DROVER) I did a bit of checking and he lives in Kentucky. KAT was in season and …

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One Of My First Ewes… “Another Belle”

I purchased my first sheep some 14 years or so ago…I made my choices as my Grandpa had taught me. Sturdy stock, Good hooves, well muscled for the type of stock , good conformation, kind eyes, Twins or triplets and out of the same.  My girls have served me well, herding, breeding and in general …

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Let Me Be Singing When The Evening Comes!

  BOO had a place she watched the girls play. It is now called BOO’s Gate…beside the pond… Ashlyn captured this late this evening…maybe a ray of sunshine maybe just maybe …I miss her with all my heart….     Some photos of BOO…  

It Is Cold….

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But then this is winter!  We had a skiff of snow…seems Grandma’s predictions of how many fogs in August equals how many snows we will have in Winter holds true! (So far) …Yes I counted NO I do not remember exactly how many. I kind of thought it an old wife’s tale! While cold and …

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Simply…BOO…she is gone…

BOO

She was born to a good Mama my sweet Amarillo…her good sire was “My” Dallas… I lost a good one today…There are not many words… A good dog that never bothered a thing or a soul… BOO was a good Mama…one of the best…she raised good puppies “Journey is one” and there are many ,many …

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Simple Country Pleasures…

A strong warm roaring fire…on a cold evening, that is inviting and comforting…a good long hot tub bath after being outside in the cold all day… A good warm  soft robe…and soft pj’s. Good friends that send cards at Christmastime and other important times in your life… A warm home. A loving life partner…that loves …

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Starry, Starry Night! A simple Country Pleasure…

The stars are so bright in the cold almost Christmas night one needs little more light to see. As I walk along on the crunchy leaves I can smell the cold in the air. It is a bit damp  and the air has a tiny sting to it…and off to my right I can see …

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WHERE DID THE TIME GO?!!!

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WOW!   AN UP DATE ON THE HAPPENINGS AT MAPLE GROVE FARM… In March we held a very successful Jim Hartnagle Clinic! We learned  so much and decided to hold a second Jim Hartnagle Clinic in October!  KAT Ballou had puppies in March! Every month we have held Private Working Clinics. In April Jeanne Joy Hartnagle …

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Sweet Rain…Simple Country Pleasures…

As I sit looking out my window into a lofty sea of green dotted with an occasional fragrant white bloom…I hear the soft rain falling on the Magnolia leaves. It is a lovely sweet sound, with an even lovelier fragrance. I hear the soft tingle of sheep bells in the field…sigh…I wonder if my sweet …

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