Jul 24
Sigh…Finally we are getting some rain, it was about to be serious. The grass we rely on was starting to dry up. The pond has dropped at least a foot! That is unusual, it is spring fed that means the water in the ground is getting lower.. Tonight I took a short gator ride to …
Jul 07
I have been watching the moon the last couple of nights as it grows. The big orange ball as it comes up over the trees…Shrouded in clouds then clear …I love the light it casts on the big field in front of our home. I like to walk out and look round at the farm …
Jun 14
I was looking at my field over the past few days and noticed a weed called Night Shade (Carolina Horsenettle) growing. Four years ago I had a small patch in the lower part of my 7 acre field . I should have got after it then! But thought the sheep would eat it and kill …
May 08
Of all the great dogs…I have one of the best dogs I will ever have the pleasure of knowing and being a part of his life…My world is so much better because of Drover…Simpler, and easier too…but I am ahead of my story. Early this morning after the sheep were let out to the grazing …
May 02
I am listening to all the different bells as the sheep go about their business of picking the fresh green grass. What a “Simple Country Pleasure” this is. Music that is unique. Even the birds are quiet! It is late…but the melody is soothing and peaceful… I have found with the help of my good …
Apr 27
May be long, I suppose…but here goes! We were getting ready for the AHBA March 9,10,11 herding trial at Maple Grove Farm… Thursday March 8th was a cool grey, cloudy day …it was late in the afternoon, and we had much still to do…Last minute things that can only be done last minute…. and then …
Apr 24
THE GREAT SHEEP ESCAPE!!! This morning I was looking out over the farm from my bedroom window enjoying the beauty the rain had brought to the farm…All the green…the trees all leafing out…when I saw a sheep in the neighbor’s field. It was green she is white (from all the rain) washed clean for sure…Anyway …
Apr 24
As I write this I laugh at the sheep…and us… The birds were busy singing their songs of praise as the sun came up over Dutchman’s Mountain in Jackson Creek. The sheep bells and occasional bah from a lamb and its Mother were all part of the beautiful Sunday morning. After church Les and I …
Mar 26
Sunshine on my face…that wonderful warmth just out of the wind and yet it is truly cold outside… That nap in the warm sunshine for 30 minutes…Oops! The birds rustling round in the trees before dawn and then the singing! Nothing can compare, sweet and simple beauty for my ears… The bells on the sheep …
