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Sep
23

Conversation with Clover

Me: “Clover, I didn’t appreciate your hoof in the milk bucket this morning.”

Clover: “I want a cookie.”

Me: “I also didn’t appreciate the way you kicked the rope off your hoof, twice, before you stepped in the bucket, or the way you looked at me afterward as if I were an evil troll.”

Clover: “I want a cookie.”

Me: “I need some cooperation here, Clover.”

Clover: “I want a cookie.”

Me: “This is about cheese! Forget the cookies! We’re supposed to be a team!”

Clover: “I. WANT. A. COOKIE.”

Me: “Coco! You’re in charge of these goats! Do something!”

Coco: “Do you want me to eat her cookie?”

COCO!!!

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Posted by Suzanne McMinn on September 23, 2008  

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  1. 9-23
    1:20
    am

    LOL Coco looks like she needs a nap. You know they make day long suckers, they need to make an all day cookies. How about a granola bar? They are chewy.

    hawkswench - Reply to this comment Reply
  2. 9-23
    2:06
    am

    Coco I’ve missed you! My puppy would want the cookies AND the milk. He nursed for 12 weeks. The other pups in the litter were on their way to their new homes at 8 weeks–4 weeks of having ALL of Mama’s milk to himself has left him with an unnatural obsession with milk!

    Kathy - Reply to this comment Reply
  3. 9-23
    3:13
    am

    Aw Clover! Ms. Pepper and Ms. Ginger in the PNW say hi!

    LatigoLiz - Reply to this comment Reply
  4. 9-23
    4:54
    am

    I want a cookie too! :mrgreen:

    TeresaH - Reply to this comment Reply
  5. 9-23
    7:12
    am

    I noticed the changes in Clover’s face everytime she announced she wanted a cookie. Too funny! She’ll learn … no milk … no cookies! xxoo

    Carolyn A. - Reply to this comment Reply
  6. 9-23
    7:29
    am

    Exactly what I needed this morning! A big smile and a little giggle. :purr: :mrgreen:
    Thank you so much.

    Cece

    Cece - Reply to this comment Reply
  7. 9-23
    7:32
    am

    I cannot believe she is not getting more use to being milked by now! I must say…you must have the patience of Job…I would have been so frustrated at the whole process by now…but…this is why you have a successful blog and I get to enjoy the read!

    Tresh

    Tresha - Reply to this comment Reply
  8. 9-23
    7:54
    am

    I think I sense a theme here…cookies for everyone! Thanks for the big smile I have on my face this morning after reading your blog.

    Shari C - Reply to this comment Reply
  9. 9-23
    8:02
    am

    What is up Miss Clover – out of the ropes and in to the pail? Seems you are now in the goat house – loved your pictures though – you do have a way of making a face to get those cookies. and Coco- what is up here – taking a dip like nothing is going on – too early you say – I am not awake yet-

    After that experience – I agree – cookies for everyone or maybe pie on the pie porch

    jane - Reply to this comment Reply
  10. 9-23
    8:13
    am

    I think Jill Shalvis has been talking to your goat. :yes:

    Heather Harper - Reply to this comment Reply
  11. 9-23
    8:14
    am

    I love that picture of Coco! The muzzle says, ‘Well, duh’ and the eyes say ‘I know I’m supposed to be the lessor of the two, but I’m not’.!

    I took one of my foster dogs and my old Schnauzer to an auction on Saturday (to socialize the foster as he’s a 7 mos. old Collie pup). I had to check out the goats that they were selling (along w/ the llama’s, and sheep). I was trying to figure out which were milkers and which were meat.

    Lisa - Reply to this comment Reply
  12. 9-23
    8:23
    am

    I swear that goat is talking to you. She is brilliant. David Letterman, here we come! :shimmy:

    Mental P Mama - Reply to this comment Reply
  13. 9-23
    8:33
    am

    Love those pics of Clover! And Cocoa is getting BIG!
    Good luck with the milking and the dog training!
    What ever happened to Bluebell?

    Becky - Reply to this comment Reply
  14. 9-23
    8:44
    am

    Well at least she’s consistent! :D

    Kalin - Reply to this comment Reply
  15. 9-23
    8:45
    am

    Becky, Bluebell didn’t do very well on the farm and we had to find a new home for her where she wouldn’t have farm animals to try to eat…. (I miss her! sob.)

    Suzanne McMinn - Reply to this comment Reply
  16. 9-23
    8:55
    am

    Maybe the chickens are holding out for cookies before they start laying! Have you tried that?

    Imogene Birdette - Reply to this comment Reply
  17. 9-23
    9:13
    am

    Good Morning,
    The first year must be the hardest getting started with the animals. I’m sure it will get better. Maybe when she has kids the next time milking will also come easier. Blessings.

    Abiga/karen - Reply to this comment Reply
  18. 9-23
    9:32
    am

    LOL, well give Clover a cookie and see if that helps the cooperation level around there!! :cowsleep: :cool: :whip:

    :whip: Oops, sorry. Just love to play with your smilies…

    Kacey - Reply to this comment Reply
  19. 9-23
    9:33
    am

    Um, I’ll need a cookie too. Thank you.

    Jill S. - Reply to this comment Reply
  20. 9-23
    9:45
    am

    Suzanne,

    You make my day! Clover, Coco, the kids (both kinds) and the chickens and ducks are just too much. Thanks for sharing your life. Mine is very booooooring.

    Jeannie B - Reply to this comment Reply
  21. 9-23
    9:50
    am

    I’m beginning to think Clover is going to win this war of the milk bucket.

    Shirley - Reply to this comment Reply
  22. 9-23
    9:56
    am

    Love those Coco pictures!

    Maureen - Reply to this comment Reply
  23. 9-23
    10:52
    am

    Life on a farm is never easy, is it? You just keep crackin’ that whip. :whip:

    It look like Coco has had enough of that darn goat. She just looks so put-upon.

    Amy Addison - Reply to this comment Reply
  24. 9-23
    10:56
    am

    I need a cookie to wake up to this morning! Please send one to Texas.

    Jodie - Reply to this comment Reply
  25. 9-23
    11:21
    am

    LOL that Coco!!!! Little character!!! Clover is so precious. She’s having a “day” like we all do, at times. LOL

    I don’t need a cookie, because I made Suzanne’s FABULOUS chocolate cake yesterday and it was sooooo good and I’ll have more today!!! I think her frosting turned out better – I need a tad more work on that, but it was YUMMY, Suzanne. I LOVED it!

    Donna - Reply to this comment Reply
  26. 9-23
    11:22
    am

    P.S. – oh and I LOVE hearing about your garden, because gardens and fruit trees fascinate me…I love to pick them. I LOVE watermelon. I am not familiar with varities but it sounded good! :mrgreen:

    Donna - Reply to this comment Reply
  27. 9-23
    11:23
    am

    I love the “Duh, who me?” look on Coco’s face. She has gotten so big and beautiful. I bet she eats you out of her share of cookies.

    Beach Girl - Reply to this comment Reply
  28. 9-23
    11:27
    am

    Your photography on this one is great! A real story telling series of pics. I love it!

    Jennifer Robin - Reply to this comment Reply
  29. 9-23
    11:42
    am

    your life if is sooo good. LOL. Ever think of calling “The Dogg Whisperer”? he might work with goats, just sayin’.

    MacBean - Reply to this comment Reply
  30. 9-23
    11:43
    am

    You know its too bad they don’t make mini milking machines for goats like they do dairy cattle. It would save you from being kicked.

    hawkswench - Reply to this comment Reply
  31. 9-23
    11:46
    am

    Looks like you have it all under control! :cowsleep:

    Sarah S. - Reply to this comment Reply
  32. 9-23
    2:17
    pm

    Send me some cookies and I’ll come and hold Clover’s feet for you!! And I get to hug Coco!!

    SuzieQ - Reply to this comment Reply
  33. 9-23
    2:18
    pm

    :sheepjump: First time here…love your site.

    Janice - Reply to this comment Reply
  34. 9-23
    2:40
    pm

    LOL

    Christine - Reply to this comment Reply
  35. 9-23
    3:00
    pm

    *g* Aww, give Clover a cookie already!

    Brandy - Reply to this comment Reply
  36. 9-23
    3:11
    pm

    It seems to me that you better start baking cookies soon! :sheepjump:

    Susan C - Reply to this comment Reply
  37. 9-23
    3:27
    pm

    Wow – Coco has been growing like crazy!! I think she’s been sneaking everyone’s cookies. Or drinking Miracle Grow.

    Maybe a good dose of benedryl for Clover…make her sleepy. *G*
    OR cement galoshes…harder to kick & lift her feet. Good Gracious, I sound like I should be on the Sopranos! Nooo! I’m just teasing,… really.

    Donna Mc - Reply to this comment Reply
  38. 9-23
    3:42
    pm

    Donna Mc….that totally cracked me up!

    swimmin with the fishes!

    hahahaa

    Tresha - Reply to this comment Reply
  39. 9-23
    3:56
    pm

    Clover photos are SO CUTE!!

    Bertie - Reply to this comment Reply
  40. 9-23
    4:06
    pm

    I agree – COOKIES FOR ALL!

    catslady - Reply to this comment Reply
  41. 9-23
    4:38
    pm

    Hey, if you’re passing out cookies, I want one too!

    Tori Lennox - Reply to this comment Reply
  42. 9-23
    8:12
    pm

    Would that be chocolate chip cookies? She ought to give extra milk for one. I’ll take hers if she won’t cooperate:).

    Jan from Tx - Reply to this comment Reply
  43. 9-24
    8:36
    pm

    great, now I want cookies, and milk, and cheese, and……

    sunnid755 - Reply to this comment Reply

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