Bridgemoof--Sheep & Wool festival

Bridgemoof

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I love how you guys are dragging your hubbies over to the computer to show them my stuff, :D That makes me feel good!

Ugh, I'm losing the battle with the NY trip. I stated my case and said I don't want any argument over it. Argument ensued. He said he would find somebody who knew about goats and sheep and chickens to come over and watch over the critters. I'm not convinced that there would be a suitable person out there to take care of my babies. At least Tim agreed his brother might not be the best man for the job. Duh.

I think the pigs are being moved outside tomorrow. We had a nice couple come and look at them the other day and they were VERY interested, they were going to get them for Xmas for their kids. Then they called the next day and were concerned about how big they would get (as is everybody), especially since the parents aren't here on the premises to see. The pigs are just UGH, they get into all kinds of trouble. I LOVE them and want to make sure they go to a good home. We can't put them in our little fenced in backyard area because they are tearing up all the sod. So we have to make a fenced off area somewhere out there by the barn and make some kind of shelter for them. That's on Tim's TO DO list. His list is long. Of course he dug his own grave with those piggies...

We brought the Jacobs up to meet the new Jacobs. A LOT of running around, head butting, and Uriah was after one of the females bad. She wouldn't stand still for him, and they were running around in circles forever. I am not sure what the deal was there, whether she was in heat, I just don't know. Well I sure hope they end up getting along by tomorrow morning, because I have to go in there to let the chickens out and feed everybody. :fl

My farm visit today was so nice. What a beautiful place. They have about 25 acres, 20 Romney sheep and 2 llamas. They had grass. :rolleyes: They also have a vineyard, and they do weddings there in their big red barn. So nice!

We need a sleepy emoticon, don't we? Tired. :frow
 

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Yup...we do need a sleepy emoticon for sure!

Sorry you are being pressured to do the NY trip and leave your babies...Hubby is as bad as me and neither of us could leave them close to lambing...makes it easier when you're both on the same page. I understand completely about wanting to be there.

Hope you find good homes for your piggies :fl

I believe you really need a hug sweet Bridge :hugs
 

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hey Bridge -

NICE felted Rottie! I understand about the not wanting to be stiffled by other's ideas...
3-4 foot santas?! WOW...that should be really cool!

I agree with you on the NY trip. I don't know if Jim understands how delicate the kidding process CAN be. Besides...a LOT can happen in 3 days. We dont' really go anywhere - even when it was just the chickens! (But i'm not a fan of people coming in and out of my house.) It'd be amazing to find someone who could take care of all our animals! Maybe you need to get some LGDs (if you don't have them already) like Southerns! And some guard geese! Then there'd be NO HOPE for having a stranger critter sit for you.

We don't have a tree up either. I told both the DD and DH that I was protesting having to do EVERYTHING by myself. The outdoor lights, the indoor lights, the tree, everything. By myself - put it all up, take it all down. Nevermind Snuggles...who will be going OUTSIDE for good starting this weekend. I've almost got her pen completely ready (was on DH's TO DO list....). DD said she'd help me put UP the tree, but not put it away after - so I told her 'no deal' on that. I'll probably break down once Snuggles is outside and drag out the smaller fake tree.

Good luck!
 

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I would offer to farm sit for you, but I'm over an hour away :lol:

But I love all your felted animals! You're gonna make me get a long wool ewe so I have some nice wool to work with and get into the fiber arts! :gig In fact, I've already contacted a coopworth breeder about reserving a ewe lamb :hide
 

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Ha! That's great Sheepgirl. One of the ladies in my Sheep Producer's Association has Coopworth. She had bags of silky curly white locks she was selling. I was jealous. She also made white wreaths wrapped with curly Coopsworth locks and a red bow. I bought one! They were so pretty. You have to find out what ever happened to all of those Montedale fleeces, Sheepgirl!

I wish you could farm sit Sheepgirl. Next time you can come and stay here. This time Tim's brother will be staying here, so it wouldn't be appropriate to have somebody else stay here with him. :( I would trust YOU over anybody else in the world, I think!
 

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How do you like this needle felted little Jacob's sheep lamb I made?
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JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! :ep

That's Lottie, my bottle baby lamb from last year. I was looking at old pictures and I found this. HOW CUTE IS SHE? Southern??? Don't YOU want a little Jacob lambie, too???? :love Lottie was sooo cute and SOOO little! :love
 

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I was gonna say that looks real! :gig

I kinda wanna sneak into my neighbor's barn to see if the fleeces are still there. Buttt I don't wanna get caught and start off on the wrong foot with the new neighbor :plbb But I'm not one to trespass anyways. I'm too much of a goodie-two-shoes. haha. And I'm flattered, lol. Next time you go outta town, lemme know so I can watch all your adorable sheepies! :D ...and your goats, chickens, pigs, and all of your other critters :p
 

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Ohhh she's so cute she just looked like a little dolly! Now my baby is all grown up, almost, and has already been with Uriah, I think!

So I pulled that Jacob/Romney Jacob-looking ewe back up with the Jacobs. She just didn't look like she belonged! Poor thing though, first she was with Dipsy, who was gentle on her, now she is with Uriah, who is running around with his tongue hanging out like a crazed maniac! I don't know which one she will lamb to. It will be a surprise! Also, her spine is way crooked. She's got a curvature going on. Plus she looks nekked. Poor girl.

The good news is the Jacob flock has calmed down somewhat and they are hanging out with each other and not trying to butt heads. Whew!
 
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