So far, I'm a hundred bales short--maybe--two more sheep may go to a pet home soon. Oh why didn't DH get the phone number of the nice lady who said she'd be back for those 2 ewes after their barn was finished . . . I'd better have an extra 40 bales.
See how that goes? 40 bales takes up a lot of barn space, some cash-- we don't make our own hay anymore, and have to buy some.
Simultaneously, I'm canning, freezing and giving away all the garden produce; apples now, too. I'm drying a lot of apples in the little dehydrator. Better snacks than pretzels, I think!
We've also been cutting and cleaning up limbs from a big tree. Two weeks ago a young man came out to cut curly willow for his wedding decorations. We have these curly willow trees, I advertised it on Craigslist. . . he happened to be a tree trimmer by trade.
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We both got a very good deal, there. Love those country trades.
Today I had a visit from some fiber-friends met through this blog. They drove 2-1/2 hours in the rain to show and tell wool crafts-- Candy and Connie were here most of the day. And a cousin and her husband whom I've never met stopped by on their long trip from CA to CT.
We petted sheep in the cold, slow rain. Well, I bet they won't forget that experience.
2 comments:
Not only will I not forget the experience, but I will treasure the memory. Thanks for the wonderful day. And I was right. Maple and Belle ARE the most beautiful ewes.
Not only are your sheep beautiful but your home is, as well. As we drove into your driveway, I said to Candy --- OH! How beautiful! The set-up is nice. And your house is beautiful, as well.
But the best part (not counting the sheep experience in the rain) was your hospitality! I think we three just might be soul-mates -- you think??
Thanks, again, Gail!
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