The Glamorous Life Of A Sheep Farmer… As I went out the door just now with my escort (it is 1:00 AM) it occurred to me just how glamorous my life is… WHY was I going out the door the door you might ask? Was I all dressed up for a late party in a …
Category: farm life
Oct 08
And NOW there are FIVE…puppies
SIGH… I love puppies! the relationship I build with each puppy is an amazing journey… First they come into the world into my hands. I do what is needed only as needed… BOO so trusting me of me in the whelping nest. Yes not just trusting me but relying on me to assist as needed …
Sep 18
Hurricane…
As I sit here, it is dark and late…The moon is waxing and about half full. It is sitting low in the south west horizon. The moon is reflecting beautifully on the water of our pond. I see stars and can see big white fluffy clouds. There is a nice breeze out of the south. …
Sep 10
Simple Country Treasures…
I am so excited! My Grandma and Grandpa use to tell me about corn pickings, and wheat thrashings. Tomorrow I will experience the modern day version. The Corn Harvesters travel round and cut silage for local farmers. Tomorrow I will be part of the crew that cooks food for these hard workers. I have been …
Sep 06
My New and Used Stock Handling Equipment!
The afternoon was hot. I had been busy in the house and decided about 2:00 PM to go to the sheep pens and try out my new and used stock handling equipment. I had been thinking about this for several days and looking forward to my new adventure. I took KAT, Journey, BOO and Bess …
Aug 21
Simple Country Pleasures…milking
It was a warm Sunday afternoon. We had been to church and heard a fine fiery sermon on Forgiveness by our new Preacher. Sunday lunch was shared with a few of our church friends. When we arrived home…Quickly I took care of our sheep, horses, dogs and puppies …Before I knew it…it was time to …
Aug 13
Shepherds…
I consider myself a shepherd. this evening I went to check on that troublesome ewe…She was not with the flock. Drover and I rode the gator as we checked the flock. Then places in the field. As we rode by the cool woods…There she was with two brown lambs just born! She is a very …
Aug 13
Forgotten…memories
Sigh…as I write this I realize I have a wonderful memory…but it seems I cannot remember what it is! This evening as I visited with my friend Lawana …I looked out over her yard towards the milking parlor. I had a deep sense of peace as I enjoyed the beauty of the evening and the …
Jul 24
Rain at the Farm…a simple country treasure
Sigh…Finally we are getting some rain, it was about to be serious. The grass we rely on was starting to dry up. The pond has dropped at least a foot! That is unusual, it is spring fed that means the water in the ground is getting lower.. Tonight I took a short gator ride to …
Jul 08
Simply A Lamb…
Two beautiful Tunis Katahdin crossed lambs were born July 5th to my best ewe. One was dead when I found it several hours old…so no idea what happened. The other lamb a nice ewe lamb was fine . A beautiful light colored brownish red with a big whit cap on it’s head! It was up …
