CntryBoy777 - The Lazy A** Acres Adventures

[CntryBoy777]

I was not the popular "neighbor" when I lived in one....I didn't poison and fertilize the yard or do a bunch of landscaping....I did jeep the grass cut and edged, but whatever grew was what was cut....I didn't catch the clippings either. I bought a brand new car in '76 it had manual brakes, manual steering, no a/c, and it had an am/fm radio..........however, I rigged a 48" shop light up on the roof of the house and set up a volleyball net in the backyard and quite a few of the neighbors would come over and we'd split into 2 teams and play til midnite.....I also had a basketball goal up out there....it wasn't all bad, but after living there for 16-17yrs, I had to move because there were 3 drive by shootings down the street from me and I had 2 teenage daughters....I sold and moved, and was looking to get to the country to avoid the progression of societal changes.....

 

[CntryBoy777]

It has been a bit since I have given an update on the goats....I apologize about that, but if we had to get rid of them....I guess I was just trying to distance myself from them to lessen the grief.....however, since we are hanging in here, they deserve the attention, because they are still quite the characters and we certainly enjoy having and being around them. Comet is still just as comical as he always was and he is always looking to play and get into things....
.....Lightning is still playing 2nd fiddle, but he certainly is the mischevious one and plays with latches, handles, and gates.....he will walk up to us for rubbings and refuse pellets....tho, not all the time....but enjoys the scratching and interaction.....
.....then there is Star...she has really turned into a real sweetie and loves to be pampered...and since she is 11yrs old, she certainly deserves to be....every once in a while she will get a bit spunky and will run with the Boys thru the field, around the deck, and in 1 door and out the other.....at her age we feel good about her still having energy....she has always been one to hide and stay back from any stirring, but if it is just us and nothing else around....namely Gabbie....she will ease up to either of us for pellets or rubs....she is standing outside their yard, because I had the camera out snapping pics.....
....we are becoming more active outside as the weather allows, but the heat and humidity has hampered the efforts to get caught up on chores and maintainence. We may still have to leave, but until then, we will keep my promise to Mom and Dad that I will take care of things for as long as I am here..........here are a few Gabbie pics of the week....

 

[Mike CHS]

I get used to our dogs growth to the point that I forget how fast they went from pup to grown but pictures of Gabbie really points it out.

 

[CntryBoy777]

When ya see and interact with them daily it is difficult to notice the suttle changes, until ya look back thru pics and then ya realize that they have been significant....she still has more to do, but the rate of it has slowed some....I believe....what is on her frame is all muscle and she has turned into a fairly strong force to handle.....

 

[Wehner Homestead]

I love the pic of her laying on the porch furniture!

Your goats seem quite enjoyable. I’ll always have some around, even if it is just pets later on.

 

[RollingAcres]

I love the pic of her laying on the porch furniture!

X2!

 

[Farmer Connie]

 

[CntryBoy777]

I just have to share this pic....it is Gabbie at the door ready to chase coons and possums.....I gotta hurry and get some fencing run so she can run loose.....she is Strong!!....
.....there have been some active ones around and tonite we went out on the porch and a coon was on the steps up to the porch.....she seems that she is fairly vicious when she is targeting something, but prefer her not to tangle with a coon just yet....I don't think a possum has a chance.....

 

[Latestarter]

I'm pretty sure she'd do fine against any but the largest boar coon, but wouldn't chance it against any coon near water. Coons are smart and if they can get the dog in the water, they'll drown it. She's a beautiful girl!

 

[Wehner Homestead]

As always, Gabbie!