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One of These Things

February 26, 2014July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps2 Comments

We’ve been playing a lot of “One of These Things Is Not Like the Other” for the last week or so. With the heavy snowfalls and the apparently inherent ‘es-capability’ of hoggets, there has been an on-going game of musical pastures. Each morning at feeding time everyone is moved back to their appointed pasture, and the next morning everyone is back in the barn paddock. This wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing except for the varying nutritional needs of the different groups. We didn’t really have the time or energy to discover and repair the escape routes before the next round of snow began. So for now… musical pastures it is 🙂

{this moment}

February 14, 2014July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps4 Comments

A Friday ritual.
A single photo – no words – capturing a single moment from the week
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

Freezing Fog

February 13, 2014July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps3 Comments

Another common occurrence this winter has been freezing fog, and while it has made chores wet and somewhat difficult, it has also covered everything it touches with beautiful frosty crystals.
Winter wonders… everywhere you look.

Friday’s Fences

January 10, 2014July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps8 Comments

Maddie is doing her job, as Bella runs up the hill. Poseidon’s and Liam’s breeding groups are waiting for the arrival of their morning hay. Every morning is full of chores, but also so much beauty in the everyday.

joining Friday’s Fences with Life According to Jan and Jer

Dog Tales

January 9, 2014July 6, 2017 Sheeps & Peeps2 Comments

The severe cold snap in the weather proved a challenge in making sure all were sheltered from the life threatening wind chills. All had good access to shelter but for the always – on – the – job guardian dogs….Sampson and Belladonna. Sam uses his doghouse frequently but Bella frankly refuses shelter, preferring to, at best, bed down in the downslope trees.
Thus, we decided to build a windbreak for Bella which was quickly claimed by Sam..and progressed into a two chamber shelter. ..then a tarped 2 chamber.
Finally as night fell and double digit temperatures kept falling with the wind gusts rising…and noone was using the architectural masterpiece..we decided to attempt bringing them in the barn for the night. Sam made himself right at home. Bella definitely did not appreciate being in, paced the floor, and escaped thru the gate to play ‘catch me if you can’ for a bit but both the barn and the dogs survived the adventurous night.