Daisychick's *Journal* New Baby and it Moos!!!!

[autumnprairie]

Thanks autumnprairie. I am not in the direct line of the fires but it sure is hard to hear about half of the State burning up and knowing people who are in the path. Luckily the closest fire is about 40 miles away from me.

My Dad lives in California and it is hard to watch the news and see how close he is to the fires

 

[daisychick]

Oh I almost forgot to mention that I milked on Saturday morning and I got 2 cups out. I did the same on Sunday and this morning. I think I can get the hang of this milking stuff. I am still the slowest milker West of the Mississippi but at least I am getting milk out.

 

[autumnprairie]

Oh I almost forgot to mention that I milked on Saturday morning and I got 2 cups out. I did the same on Sunday and this morning. I think I can get the hang of this milking stuff. I am still the slowest milker West of the Mississippi but at least I am getting milk out.

I am not much better still milking one handed and wearing milk too

 

[daisychick]

Oh I almost forgot to mention that I milked on Saturday morning and I got 2 cups out. I did the same on Sunday and this morning. I think I can get the hang of this milking stuff. I am still the slowest milker West of the Mississippi but at least I am getting milk out.

I am not much better still milking one handed and wearing milk too

Me too. I milk with one hand and hold a glass measuring cup right up to the teat so I don't miss with my terrible aim. I have a nice fancy new stainless steal milk bucket but I am not good enough to use it yet. Saturday I got the milk all the way to the 2 cup line and I was so proud of myself and then at the last second Luna kicked her foot up and dumped about a 1/2 cup all over the place. I can Now see where the expression "crying over spilt milk" comes from. I didn't cry but still I get it.

 

[autumnprairie]

Oh I almost forgot to mention that I milked on Saturday morning and I got 2 cups out. I did the same on Sunday and this morning. I think I can get the hang of this milking stuff. I am still the slowest milker West of the Mississippi but at least I am getting milk out.

I am not much better still milking one handed and wearing milk too

Me too. I milk with one hand and hold a glass measuring cup right up to the teat so I don't miss with my terrible aim. I have a nice fancy new stainless steal milk bucket but I am not good enough to use it yet. Saturday I got the milk all the way to the 2 cup line and I was so proud of myself and then at the last second Luna kicked her foot up and dumped about a 1/2 cup all over the place. I can Now see where the expression "crying over spilt milk" comes from. I didn't cry but still I get it.

Yes especially when it is what I depend on feeding Miracle with

 

[Catahoula]

Keeping you and all those fire victims in our prayers also. We have wild fires in CA and sometimes big fires too but this is the first hand experience for us to be living in the mountains with higher fire danger.
Even though it is not quite as hot as where you are...last few days the highest was in the low 90s for us up here. The goats stay in the shade and are not overheated, thank goodness.
We had our first taste of goat meat this weekend. It was exactly what I have expected. The flavor was mild and I am sure it we had cooked the meat with spices and herbs, it would have been really good. I didn't dislike it but probably won't go out of my way to get more. Don't think I'll raise my own meat either. Apparently, I have also open a can of worms with some of my friends about eating goat meat and having goats. If I can have a cow as pets, I would...and I eat beef too!
Stay cool and can't wait to see how your kids have grown.

 

[daisychick]

Catahoula are any of the fires near you??

 

[Catahoula]

Catahoula are any of the fires near you??

No..knock no wood. Last week there was a cabin fire that was put out right away. It was in Rollinsville about 20 or less miles from us. The nearest one was Estes Park which is 100% contained. My goat breeder talked about getting ready to leave if fires got closed. She is in Lyons. Someone offer space for her goats... It is just weird to hear actual people I know with our fire situation. Estes Park is about 50 miles from us.
My family from CA are calling about the fires. My sister in law asked if we knew all these fire hazard before moving to CO.

 

[elevan]

I pray that you both stay safe and the fires are out as soon as possible. It's horrible watching stories about it on the news, I cannot imagine living within 50 miles of those raging wildfires.

 

[daisychick]

I pray that you both stay safe and the fires are out as soon as possible. It's horrible watching stories about it on the news, I cannot imagine living within 50 miles of those raging wildfires.

It is really a little haunting to once in a while see a piece of ash fall if the wind is just right or walk outside and it smells like a campfire. The haze from all the smoke comes and goes.