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) …
Apr 24
My post tonight has nothing to do with English Shepherds BUT Maybe Everything to do with them! Tomorrow we will have Easter Dinner (lunch) at my Grandma’s house only Grandma will not be there for the first time. As most of you know she passed away in June last year…. I feel kind of emotional …
Apr 23
Today it rained ! All day. Cold and dreary foggy. This evening Les offered to put the ducks up and I agreed very happily! When Les came back in after being gone a very long time, he said he could not find the ducks. I thought oh no! So I put all my dogs up, …
Apr 20
Les spent the day mowing our yard and my Mother’s yard. Seven hours he mowed! It sure looks great! I went to town and bought feed for all of the animals. When I returned home I fixed a salad (yes again!) and after supper I went out and played with the puppies.They were quite the …
Apr 20
Today was nice and sunny, warm, breezy…I love this kind of weather! The puppies and the dogs tend to think it is all ready way to hot for their comfort, but for me it is perfect! As I spent time playing with the puppies and teaching them to come and the word “No” I thought …
