May 11
Anyone that has been to our farm knows there are beautiful Magnolia Trees along our drive way. I LOVE the sent and oddly enough they are starting to bloom way up high. I believe they are a bit early this year! Those trees would be much larger if I had not been the lawn mower …
May 10
It is May and Hay Time! The grass is ready! Now to convince someone to cut and square bale our hay! Use to there were Farmers with the right equipment. No so any more! The ones that do are busy or too far away. Or they promise and never show up! Tomorrow I will go …
May 09
I thought I’d share an email with you… Today, Sharlie surprised me….I have an old cat that I put up every night so the coyotes don’t get her. The cat did not show up like she usually does. I asked Sharlie to go find her. She put her nose to the ground and actually acted …
May 08
From Nine Puppies to Four in One week! Yes it is hard! But necessary, and part of the deal! I am asked by so many folk “How can you part with them?” And my answer is: When I decided to breed I knew the puppies would be leaving at eight weeks for their forever homes. …
May 07
This evening as I walked back from the sheep pens at feeding time with my two buckets in my hands. The sun had set low over Steep Rock Mountain. The air was cool and a slight breeze moved about making this spring evening cool. I could smell the heavy perfume of the wild roses mixed …
May 04
Dogs and Horses, the Farm and Family… That is life round here. Puppies are such entertainment and so much fun! All their antics! Silly puppy stuff. Like all 6 puppies getting on the love seat on the porch with me and laying all round me for their tummy rub! And Drover right in the midst …
May 02
This evening the puppies and the grown dogs all except Abilene (she is in heat) went to feed the sheep and ducks with me. All 6 of the puppies went and did great. So when we finished chores I told the puppies we would go fishing. We came back and got the rod and reel …
May 01
Late this evening the dogs and I walked down to the sheep pens. The sky was incredible! Over the mountain behind Grandma’s was the most unusual color of orange in the clouds. It was a pinkish, purple, and orange. And it seemed to glow like it was being lit with a light from behind the …
Apr 27
This morning was the time. The air was cool, and the grass wet from the sprinkles from overnight. The puppies started singing at 7:00 Am. They sound like they are hurt, but really want out and have figured out that the louder they are the faster I respond. Smart! So I went out in my …
Apr 26
I came home too late to feed while there was still daylight. So off to the sheep pens in the dark on the JD Gator and a flashlight to see by! I took Drover (to help with the animals)and Montanna to help with any copperheads! They are specialists in their fields! The Kacky Campbells (ducks) …
