Shetland sheep have changed my life and touched my heart. They have brought me joy, adventure and serenity. Follow along as I live each day influenced by memories of my mighty flock of mini sheep ~ aided and abetted by "Bellamica", the English Shepherd,"Sable", my livestock guardian dog and "Hero" the rescue dog that stole my heart! You'll also meet many of the homeless dogs that I rescue and rehome as part of Bluff Country Canine Rescue.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
I Never Tire of Looking at Their Faces...
"Bluff Country Bling" DREAM says...
..."And I never tire of snuggling my face right into Mom's arms so that she can give me hugs!"
Too cute! I want a HST bad, some day. About my dyeing. I do dye in the braid or not just depends. I have more control of the color if not. Then I always store them in the braid. It keeps the fiber together.
I'd like to send some thoughts your way after reading your prior "stupid shepherd" posting. It may become famous!!! You are not in a unique position. I believe the majority, more that half, of this entire country is reaching this nadir. REMEMBER You are not alone To reach out And make those hard decisions we all now have to make.
What great photos, Nancy! And don't feel you're alone (I read your comment over at Lois' place)- I have an ad in the paper now but at the end of this month, what/who hasn't sold is going to the auction for market. It's been a hard decision but in this economy you have to cull and keep only the best of the best. Or at least I'm telling myself that. We farmers know you can't keep them all and there are times we have to play "god". I don't like it either.
Beautiful photos! How can you not want to keep them all?! Such a frustrating year to have bred animals, makes me ponder on what I should do for this coming breeding season......
..."And I never tire of snuggling my face right into Mom's arms so that she can give me hugs!"
Bling is one handsome boy! I know what you mean of never tiring of looking at their faces. They are so beautiful.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful boys!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of a handsome lad! Is he going to be with ewes this fall?
ReplyDeleteLove that fuzzy face!!!! Great wool on his cheeks and poll.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! And I can see why you never tire of looking at them.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I want a HST bad, some day. About my dyeing. I do dye in the braid or not just depends. I have more control of the color if not. Then I always store them in the braid. It keeps the fiber together.
ReplyDeleteNancy.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to send some thoughts your way after reading your prior "stupid shepherd" posting. It may become famous!!!
You are not in a unique position.
I believe the majority, more that half, of this entire country is reaching this nadir.
REMEMBER
You are not alone
To reach out
And make those hard decisions we all now have to make.
Cheers
Ann Jackson
What great photos, Nancy! And don't feel you're alone (I read your comment over at Lois' place)- I have an ad in the paper now but at the end of this month, what/who hasn't sold is going to the auction for market. It's been a hard decision but in this economy you have to cull and keep only the best of the best. Or at least I'm telling myself that.
ReplyDeleteWe farmers know you can't keep them all and there are times we have to play "god". I don't like it either.
Beautiful photos! How can you not want to keep them all?! Such a frustrating year to have bred animals, makes me ponder on what I should do for this coming breeding season......
ReplyDeleteI wrote you a letter today, look for fun mail soon!!!
ReplyDeleteMuch Loves - Katie