Comments on: Fencing Party

By: Barbee'

Barbee' — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:51:21 +0000

Your post reminded me of one by Alan Roberts at Roberts Roost about wet pastures and liver flukes killing his goats. Hope your new pasture is not going to be wet and hurt the animals. I don’t know about such things, but if you would like to read his post about it here is the link.
http://www.robertsroostecofarm.com/2009/01/now-back-to-our-regularly-scheduled.html I surely do enjoy your blog!

By: SarahGrace

SarahGrace — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:13:43 +0000

No naming the bacon! Must have bacon and chops to survive life!
Everyone working together looks like a great life and some wonderful memories! Any fencing projects next year? I’d be happy to volunteer not only myself, but a youngster or two to help! Just as long as I get to partake some of that wonderful spread on the table.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:19:18 +0000

Okay, I have to ask, what is a ramp? I’m thinking, ramps, ramps? She is going to drive on a ramp…oh, it’s a plant! What kind of plant?

I chased a stupid buffalo by the name of *Larry* all afternoon. I was so tired, Larry is lucky he isn’t going on the grill tomorrow night! (name or no name, it was not a pretty picture….really!)

Before buffalo chasing, we had to splint one of the baby goats’ legs. He is only about 5 weeks old. It was a clean break and should heal fine.

Between milking, homeschooling, feeding this crew and chasing buffalo, I am wondering….city dwellers must have a pretty cushy life?!

By: Pony Girl Rides Again

Pony Girl Rides Again — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:56:45 +0000

Hee hee, I would have come been a worker bee for a meal like that! I don’t think I could raise a piglet then eat it….even if I didn’t name it. I’m not a vegetarian yet, but sometimes I’m wondering….

By: Darlene

Darlene — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:44:00 +0000

You will know you have made the transition from having pets to being a FARMER when you pick up that cute bunny, feel how big he is and think; “man, he’s gotten too big, I can’t fry him, I’ll have to roast this one.” btdt (been there, done that)

By: Cathy the Doggy Mom

Cathy the Doggy Mom — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:30:30 +0000

Wow, it’s amazing the difference in climate one state away can make. Here in VA Beach, all the trees already have their leaves, & the azalias are in full bloom. It looks like the trees in WV are just starting to bud.

By: catslady

catslady — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:45:20 +0000

I agree with Estella – how can you eat something with a name – and how are you not going to name them if you are involved with them? Love all the pics and who says feeding everyone isn’t hard work!

By: The Retired One

The Retired One — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:00:20 +0000

I loved how the pictures went with your post…loved the ones of the little dainty flowers (violets? pansies?) the most!!
And wow, does the food look scrumptous! (Let me know what time dinner is, so that I am not late!)

The Retirement Chronicles

By: Estella

Estella — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:50:06 +0000

I’m not sure I believe you will raise a pig for bacon. You have a name for your animals. You can’t eat an animal with a name!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:14:02 +0000

Suzanne, I had to laugh when I saw your SUV and your leg hanging out the window, in another picture. My thought was “well, that does it, we could never live in the Country”. Why?

My husband is ANAL about everything being spic and span. Yes, I am talking Felix Unger. If there is even a SPOT on his car…spic and span inside too, so if I were to hang my leg out like that, he’d coronary. Same with inside our house. So, could you just imagine HIM with the mud on his SUV??? LOL LOL LOL He is very serious/no nonsense 90 percent of the time…and 10 percent hilarious, when around people/group.

Now, I do appreciate all his hard work, doing most of the housework, keeping all clean….but sometimes it can be annoying too. I am a clutter bug.