tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post1727078978329961743..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Farm Photo 2/3/07: Sheep Shearing DelaysFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-72200647068516952102007-02-11T07:57:00.000-06:002007-02-11T07:57:00.000-06:00I just linked to your site from Kristin Nicholas' ...I just linked to your site from Kristin Nicholas' site.<BR/>What a treat! I can hardly wait to try your oatmeal toasting bread and pita recipes.<BR/>Thank you very much. I've also read a few times your ten tips.<BR/>Love the pictures on your site too.<BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-67235457494975658332007-02-06T06:56:00.000-06:002007-02-06T06:56:00.000-06:00Beautiful picture! And look at those big fluffy e...Beautiful picture! And look at those big fluffy ears!Jephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843262392217281569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-8461267783021426842007-02-05T16:16:00.000-06:002007-02-05T16:16:00.000-06:00Am glad you are at least doing well whilst you wai...Am glad you are at least doing well whilst you wait for the snow to melt.<br /><br />I look forward to summer once again!nAzureLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237310242677108033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-57292745280692562592007-02-05T08:14:00.000-06:002007-02-05T08:14:00.000-06:00lambing shearing... the life I missed when I lived...lambing shearing... the life I missed when I lived in UK at the estate with the farm around it...<br /><br />that cold!!!! brrrrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-28411200128516004342007-02-05T04:17:00.000-06:002007-02-05T04:17:00.000-06:00I can't believe you're shearing now?
We won't be ...I can't believe you're shearing now?<br /><br />We won't be shearing ours until May - folk law says you shouldn't shear until after Mays full moon - and I stick to that.<br /><br />The wool lifts when the temperature rises slightly and is easier to remove. Plus they must be really really cold?<br /><br />Do all US sheep keepers shear this time of year?<br /><br />Heather (UK) whose sheepy friends wouldn't thank me for doing it now - brrrrrr!!!Heather https://www.blogger.com/profile/15486383793238153240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-73604911834438617522007-02-05T03:16:00.000-06:002007-02-05T03:16:00.000-06:00I love that picture!
Sheep sharing must be a intre...I love that picture!<br />Sheep sharing must be a intresting experience. I'm looking forwards to reading your post about it...Rosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-15859908387181630032007-02-04T21:13:00.000-06:002007-02-04T21:13:00.000-06:00Yes, shearers, like farriers, are a dying breed (l...Yes, shearers, like farriers, are a dying breed (literally unfortunately). The shearer for this neck of the woods comes from MN and he has all the work he can manage. At 70 some years of age, I'm sure he'd like to back it down a bit, but there is no one else to take his place. You kids might just have to learn how to shear them yourselves!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202463147917151854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-27314604616445221162007-02-04T18:44:00.000-06:002007-02-04T18:44:00.000-06:00superbowl sunday for me means reading about your s...superbowl sunday for me means reading about your super sheep adventures and your super-douper diggity dog. How much more entertaintment can i take? i can't wait for half time! Your daily journey includes touch downs and tackles. Maybe prime time should read your bog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-28306692163511483832007-02-04T17:03:00.000-06:002007-02-04T17:03:00.000-06:00Sounds like you have a heck of a day. I can't wai...Sounds like you have a heck of a day. I can't wait to see shearing pics. I really wish I was going to be there. I love shearing day!vlb5757https://www.blogger.com/profile/05444876262831798051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-54481440678787728432007-02-04T10:28:00.000-06:002007-02-04T10:28:00.000-06:00I had a friend, one time, catch a sheep mid-air! ...I had a friend, one time, catch a sheep mid-air! We had flying sheep that would bounce up and over us when we tried to pen them up - admittedly we had a lousy setup for catching sheep but we weren't living at "our" place, so we couldn't change the set-up. Mary was helping and one of the ewes did her leap-over-arm-flailing-ineffectively-to-stop-her ... Mary lunged, grabbed and caught a full grown Merino ewe in her arms - and no camera, as in your case!!! But Mary stood there and held the ewe until Norm ran over and helped put her (ewe) on the ground and push her into the barn.<br /><br />Ain't sheep fun? Wish I had them, again - I miss the wrangling!Connie Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000331487489593437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-16641031250551569222007-02-04T08:50:00.000-06:002007-02-04T08:50:00.000-06:00I don't suppose you've ever seen the British TV pr...I don't suppose you've ever seen the British TV programme 'One Man and His Dog'? Teams from around the rural parts of the UK compete.<br /><br />It makes sheep wrangling look such a peaceful, calm and enjoyable task - just whistles, hand signals, an occasional slight raising of the voice and, with the help of an amazing dog, the sheep obey. Just occasionally, there's a renegade sheep who refuses to comply, and that's always a highlight.<br /><br />My cat loves watching it.Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960275406192246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-40792596283065179742007-02-04T07:13:00.000-06:002007-02-04T07:13:00.000-06:00Sounds like you're feeling better yourself, too.
...Sounds like you're feeling better yourself, too.<br /><br />Have you read Far from the Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy? There is a dog in there who is very expert and very willing to tend his flock. Unfortunately, for doing what he does best, he meets a sad end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-16066298221339280612007-02-03T23:33:00.000-06:002007-02-03T23:33:00.000-06:00Bet you were ready for some bread and something wa...Bet you were ready for some bread and something warm to drink after sheep wrestling. I would have to go to bed early after a day like that too. Keep warm & enjoy Mum's visit too.Petunia's Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294826235747207917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-7142115152749098512007-02-03T23:30:00.000-06:002007-02-03T23:30:00.000-06:00Mom's coming! waves Hi, mom!
I went to a book rea...Mom's coming! <i>waves Hi, mom!</i><br /><br />I went to a book reading (Robert Pyle's newest) in a cold building today and my toes have been frozen ever since. Mine aren't any warmer now but they send sympathetic warm fuzzy thoughts to your toes!kitchenmagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992982861785057694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-57088351369576721682007-02-03T22:47:00.000-06:002007-02-03T22:47:00.000-06:00I was a little concerned when I received your emai...I was a little concerned when I received your email this afternoon ("see below") since I am arriving on Monday.<br /><br />"It's supposed to be 1 degree Monday night. Yes, that would be ONE Farenheit.<br /> <br />Have you ever been here when there's been snow on the ground? Because I don't think it's going anywhere between now and Monday."<br /><br />No, I have NOT been there when there was snow on the ground! But your photo is worth more than 1000 words!<br /><br />Are you going to give me a sled to get down the driveway???<br /><br />See you Monday in my woolies!<br /><br />Love, MumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-83192036283428322102007-02-03T20:39:00.000-06:002007-02-03T20:39:00.000-06:00What a fascinating life you lead! I love hearing ...What a fascinating life you lead! I love hearing the details and, of course, we love your photos!<br /><br />Fab!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416412232636141747noreply@blogger.com