Nov 21
Early in the morning 11-20-14….Abilene started giving birth to her Drover puppies. There is an old hymn “I stand Amazed in the Presence” and then a country song by George Strait “I saw God Today”…Well those two songs have been in my mind and on my heart all day as I attended the birth of …
Nov 18
Photos from the other evening…. Drover Looking for the sheep…. Nose work…. I found them! See! They are in the woods! Drover gathered the sheep and brought them up and through the gate! Making sure he did not miss any before proceeding to drive the sheep across the dam… Drover waiting on …
Nov 13
Yesterday and today I spent most of my time bush hogging the fields. While not a mindless job…One has to pay attention to the job and the tractor the terrain and the limbs and rocks…Well you all get the idea…It does give me time to just think…No interruptions. The day was beautiful…One of the most …
Nov 07
We have been practicing driving… This evening the rain had stopped. The sun had set…The grass was wet and the sky that dark blue when a front is coming through. The gray clouds were rolling to the east fast. The air was still warm and wet. The smell of freshly fallen leaves and clean …
Nov 06
The United Methodist Women’s Society met at our home Monday night. We had turkey and dressing and the trimmings! Including Pumpkin Pie and Persimmon Pudding (my Grandma Delk’s Recipe!) Afterwards we sat round the dinner table and talked about what we were Thankful for …And WHY! Now I admit to having the idea and time …
Nov 06
I suppose you all think I gave up my blog… NOT! I have been very busy with the preparation for the NC ES Gathering! We had the Nance Reunion September 28th and I had a house full of company the week before that and during. Then the NC ES Gathering takes a lot of preparation …
Oct 07
Here is a list of Pet friendly Motels for the NC Gathering! Please email me maplegrovefarm@yahoo.com or call 336-241-2817 h or 336-964-5642 c if you have questions or need assistance… Remember Camping is free at the farm and we can accommodate motor homes, campers and tents! There is plenty of room to camp! The Comfort …
Sep 20
Listening to the sheep as they move about the pasture grazing. Their bells tinkling, and the soft “bah bah” here and there. As the sun sets low over Steep Rock Mountain…The air is cool with the promise of Fall on the edge of it. Then the crickets, frogs and birds speaking to each other …as …
Sep 16
Hi All!!! Here is an up date on Laree after her heart pump surgery. (provided by her daughter Corey) Laree is doing good! she is in pain…for sure…Sore all over… But she is in a regular room (for heart patients) This is her address for those that would like to send cards. 1 Medical Center …
Sep 15
We are preparing for the AHBA Trial in Goldvien Va.Sept 20th. Yesterday we worked on driving. I drove the sheep here and there and round the lanes. But the most impressive work according to Kay was when all 30 sheep packed into one holding pen. Then Kay sent me in and I brought them …
