Maple Grove Farm, Jackson Creek, NC
Nov 18
Night before last we had a lot of wind in the thunder storms that passed through our area. There were more fallen leaves than rain. Man we could use the rain. So today we started the task of getting up the leaves and putting them on my garden spot so they will compost along with …
Nov 17
We had a bit of rain last night and there were awful winds . So today I checked pasture fences. Sure enough I had to fix one section. Not a big deal but I sure hope that was not poison oak on the part that fell across the fence. I took care of sheep and …
Nov 17
YES!!! Abilene is in the family way!! Her tummy is getting larger, and her nipples are darkening and enlarging too. She is eating more. She is in week six days 36 to 42. The puppies are developing skin pigment. They should weigh 6 grams. And are 45 mm long (1.77 inches). I should be able …
Nov 15
Saturday I spent the day in the arena working with the dogs and herding ducks and sheep! What FUN!!!! Connie and Sophie came….several other folk had planned to come but things came up. Next month we will have our second Herding Workshop on the 11th. Sophie was a tired but very happy dog when she …
Nov 11
Today is Veteran’s Day. The day set aside for all of us Americans to remember our armed services people and the service they give and have given to all of us. All of the wars and police actions they have served in. Their service has made and keeps us free to live life here and …
Nov 10
By my math this should be day 30 plus or minus a day. All most half way!!!! Days 29 to 35 the “puppies” toes, whisker buds and claws are developing. The gender can be determined. Eyes previously open Now close . They will grow from 18mm to 30mm.Organogenesis ends and the puppies are fairly resistant …
Nov 09
Today was a beautiful fall day with red and golden yellow maple leaves everywhere! The sky was blue, and tonight the stars were bright and the sky clear! We cut wood and then the rope broke on the chain saw! To the shop it had to go! With our addition of the wood stove we …
Nov 08
Les and I had talked about a wood stove for heating our home and finally it all was finished October 12 th. The room still needs work but oh that heater is working wonderfully!!! Now the process of cutting wood has begun! Today we went across the top of the hill behind our barn and …
Nov 07
No excuses today! I felt good , had plenty of time to get ready and I wanted to go to church! So I did!!! My cousin is a UMC minister and I went to Central in Denton were he preaches at. It was good, and wow! He can preach!!! His Grandpa Nance would be proud! …
Nov 06
The first Saturday of every month there is a local horse auction and tack sale that starts at 2 PM. I LOVE TO GO!!!! The used tack is sold first and that is what I go to bid on! Forget that new stuff, it is not for me! I love good old leather tack that …
