Dec 31
As Drover and I made our way down the hill from the house to the sheep. In the distance was the tinkling of bells on the sheep as they happily ate grass. A “bah” now and then, soft on the light cold breeze. The sun had set behind Steep Rock Mountain, but it was still …
Dec 30
This afternoon, Montanna, Drover,Timber and I walked across the fresh wet brown grass that has been picked down by sheep and horses….As we made our way to the sheep pens.The sun was out, it was cold and the wind was tough. The sheep saw us from a distance and got all excited! They hoped I …
Dec 29
I grew up on a dairy farm, and the animals lived in or at the barn. Or they had special homes at the house or between the house and the barn. But NEVER IN the house we lived in … Today Montanna moved inside with us. She has become unsteady on her feet. Her joints …
Dec 28
After a really wonderful REAL RAIN yesterday….Today was bright and sun shinning! A cold breeze was out of the north west and it was plenty cold. Ernie and Artie arrived to practice their sheep work one more time before their AKC Herding Trial in Georgia this weekend. They did very well and should have no …
Dec 25
We sure hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful Christmas Day!!!! We at Maple Grove Farm Wish Each and Every one of you a Blessed , Happy, Good New Year too!!! Les and Kay Montanna, Abilene, Amarillo. Drover, BOO, and Timber All the Sheep and Tuff and Goodnight
Dec 25
It was a grey, cold, wet, fine mist that was falling at dusk…over the hills on Maple Grove Farm…Much needed rain…Thank you Lord! Drover and I with my Shepherd’s staff made our way down behind the dam to gather the sheep up for the night. I could hear the tinkling of the bells ever so …
Dec 12
This morning the dogs and I started moving fences for the horses. We rotational graze and it was way past time to move the horses. Part of the job is pulling up the temporary fence posts and sometimes I use metal T posts too. Like at corners and such spots that carry a lot of …
Dec 09
This evening just before dark , I heard my dogs barking off in the distance. I went out to see what they were up to, and to call them back. Everyone returned but DROVER!!! Not like him at all! He is all ways first to come when I call. I called and called and then …
Dec 08
It was only a matter of time before this happened…I knew it and had thought about it… My sheep were free ranging in Momma’s front yard late this afternoon. I had BOO to remove them. Les and I had started to town in the GMC. (remember they “know” my truck and FOLLOW it!) I noticed …
Dec 07
Monday morning I was up before sunrise. The day was all ready warm for this time of year, and there was moisture in the atmosphere. I went to the living room and looked out towards Grandma’s and Steep Rock Mountain. It took my breath the beauty of it all! No words are fit to describe …
