My sweet friend Vivian Flynt sent me this lovely photo from her collection of old post cards . This one is likely 80 plus years old…she said it reminds her of my sweet dog Drover…I agree!
Category: English Shepherds
Jul 19
Sunday…Summer…Raining…
I have spent most of this lovely Sunday afternoon and evening in my bedroom writing. Listening to the birds and now crickets frogs…singing… and lambs calling softly to their Mothers…the breeze off the summer storms is cool and fresh and the sweet Magnolia blooms have been just heavenly…their sweet perfume hanging ever so softly in …
Jul 18
Been A While…
So much happening this Spring at Maple Grove Farm! LAMBS arrived in May, all 34 ( and lost only 2) so the total was 36! Ewes are all fine. And great Mothers! Even the Barbs ! I finally figured out how to be successful with them! A small field away from everything and tall grass= …
Mar 29
Peaceful Springtime Evening…
Sitting in my swing this evening the birds are happy singing “Oh Springtime!” The wind softly moving, and the air fresh from the recent rain smells heavenly. The crickets and frogs have woke up from their winter’s nap…and they join in the chorus! Peaceful, beautiful and wonderful as the sun sets…I know all is alright …
Feb 16
Valentine’s Day Herding in Virginia!
Valentine’s Weekend AHBA Trial As a farm owner, a trial and clinic venue host and AHBA Judge I know how much work and effort go into putting on an event! One always prays for good weather! But when a weather event like the last few days happen (snow, freezing rain and temperatures, no sunshine) …
Jan 14
The Heart of an English Shepherd Breeder…
My heart is broken for my friend and puppy owner of 10 years. I pray that God will bring all the good and wonderful memories to her mind that she is able to hold them in her heart and walk with God thru this difficult loss. Hugs and Prayers my good friend… her email to …
Jan 14
A Sweet Word…from a friend
can make all the difference in our lives, our thoughts, our focus! My example: My Grandpa Delk was a good man. He loved his God, his family, his horses, dogs, cows…his land… I inherited his love for our land, and horses…dogs too…I was taught to love my family and I love my Lord Jesus Christ… …
Nov 02
The passing of a Good Friend…Reba
I am not quite sure how we became good friends…but we were…she was the better of the two of us…That I know…and Of course the “brains of the outfit”! I smile as I remember that story… I had borrowed some sheep years ago…turns out the fellow I borrowed them from needed to treat the sheep …
Oct 23
Simple Country Pleasures…
Road Trip With Friends!!! Sylvia and Mike Snell our good friends and Rosie! are visiting us from Florida. The day dawned perfect! Carolina Blue skies and sunshine… Tuesday morning we loaded up the Chevy and headed for the North Carolina Foothills…sort of… Our first stop was in Lexington for a biscuit then on …
Sep 23
So It Is One AM…I wake in my swing…
Sounds like a country western song…that could tell a tale of woe…or happiness…My dogs are all round me on the carport floor…likely thinking I have lost my mind! It is so very hot…I can sleep in that swing if I want to ! But they would like the basement PLEASE!!!!I remember being nudged by Kat …
