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May 10, 2008
I've been very busy on the farm
And I've had no time to blog. So I thought I'd post some pictures of what's been going on around here.
As you know, we are in Kansas. This is the time of year of rather, umm, interesting weather. Sometimes, the sky is so beautiful, that I have to run and get the camera. Here is a nice example:
We have a new barn cat, DC (stands for "dumped cat"). He is just a lovely cat. He came to us full of ticks and his coat all matted up, so we took him to Dr. Nikki and she neutered him, gave him his shots and got rid of the ticks and matted hair. He recovered quite quickly, as you can see:
We have two new members of the Castle Argghhh! farm, so far they are nameless, but gosh darn cute:
Stay tuned for more updates - LOL!
Posted by Beth at May 10, 2008 6:38 AM
Comments
Oh yes very cute! Great pics and can't wait to see more. May I ask what the sheep are for? They are sheep, right? Forgive this city girl's ignorance.
Posted by: c.a. Marks at May 10, 2008 9:14 AM
Actually, they are Angora Goats. They are raised for their fleece, mohair. These two are about 2 1/2 months old. I'm getting 3 more on May 23rd - have to drive all the way out to Rosebud Missouri to get them!
I hope to raise them, sell the babies and also shear them and either sell the raw fleece, or spin it into wool.
Posted by: Beth Donovan (SWWBO) at May 10, 2008 9:21 AM
Oh let me know, then, when you spin it for I'd like to get a skein or two of yarn from you. That would be really cool.
Posted by: c.a. Marks at May 10, 2008 10:07 AM
That is a beautiful sky. Thanks!!!
Posted by: Jane at May 10, 2008 11:06 AM
Gad, sweetie, that sky looks like a painting.
And I mean that in a "Hanging in the Gallery" good way!
Posted by: John of Argghhh! at May 10, 2008 11:52 AM
Can I get that first painting framed?
Posted by: kat-missouri at May 10, 2008 12:18 PM
It is so pretty where you live!
And the goats (and the kitty) are adorable! How many cats does that make now? :)
Posted by: Tammy at May 10, 2008 3:46 PM
7 inside cats and one outside cats!
Oh, and Kat - it's a photo, not a painting, and of course, you can frame it.
Posted by: Beth Donovan (SWWBO) at May 10, 2008 7:23 PM
OMGoodness, Beth it's all so nice. DC is just GORGEOUS and the goats are so cute. I'm so glad you found your camera cord!
Posted by: caltechgirl at May 10, 2008 8:25 PM
If they were sheep, you could name them Harry, Nancy, Hillary, or Teddy, depending on gender.
Goats? How about these names? Teddy and Robert, for 2 of the oldest goats in Congress.
Posted by: Jon The Mechanic at May 11, 2008 11:47 AM