Maple Grove Farm, Jackson Creek, NC
Jan 14
I arrived home from town and it was all most dark…I walked with KAT across the dam because it was to wet to drive the gator on. Journey was left in a down at the gate… All but 2 sheep were at the gate…they know when it is time to come up for the night. …
Dec 06
over Steeprock Mountain, the sounds of wham, crash, wham are heard in the very near distance. The birds are quiet. And the big track hoe continues its methodical work…I look and then I see what the noise is all about. The man that purchased the farm next to us is tearing down the old barn. …
Dec 02
As a young girl I was told I could do anything! Nothing was impossible! I could do and be anything I wanted to be!! I remember asking President? and told YES! I also remember a sly smile from Daddy indicating his happiness of my line of thinking! I am sure a mere country girl from …
Mar 07
HOW does one proof their herding training? One way : I trial with my dogs in AHBA. Drover is a Herding Trial Champion with level III titles in Sheep, Ducks and Geese. Another Way : Drover and I have been all over 500 acres of land looking for and bringing home 70 head of sheep …
Mar 06
Today my Sweet Aunt Peggy started treatment for the lung cancer inside her body. I drove them to Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem…Doctor Petty and his team are excellent I am sure they will do all that is possible and within their expertise. I sat and waited as the treatment was started. I …
Feb 25
Not exactly what church is thought to be … Last evening I had made a difficult decision but knew it was the correct one for all…I had peace… I slept well and woke peaceful well rested. Every morning it is my job to take the sheep to pasture for the day. Today KAT and I …
Feb 23
Daddy and I at Easter when I was 5 with our black and tan English Shepherd! Who knew I would become a farmer? In 48 hours we have had at least 4 and 1/2 inches of rain . I just remembered 48 hours ago I have a rain gauge! That is when I started to …
Feb 13
It is 4:30 AM the wind is blowing it is cold and wet. Not raining though it has been all day. Earlier I had checked on my flock before I headed to bed…They were all bedded down in the field and one looked different. She was laying on her side and kinda stretched out unnatural …
Jan 08
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 …
Sep 18
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. …
