Jodief100--- random stuff and BIG news

[jodief100]

Goat structure is looking good. DH really likes the framing. As a property inspector, he gets to look at this stuff. Hell, DH says the framing looks better than some houses he has inspected.

Can't wait to see the finished project. DH would like to know what you plan to use for the exterior.

Good Luck to your Son and Cousin in deer hunting. Fresh venison is tasty if done properly, which you probably already know. Patience is the key. And patience creates concentrations. And that's tremendous.

No luck hunting. My boy saw one but missed the shot. He is not used to shooting from above. Oh well, two weeks until black powder season.

The roof and siding are metal. I picked up a boat load of it used on CL. That is why it didn't get installed this weekend, I need to pick up a saw blade.

Thank you for the comment on my framing. The design is mine. That is what happens when a Mechanical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer get together and buy a farm. What till you see my plans for the water! We debated for days about setting it on unlevel ground. We couldn't decide if we should make it level with an uneven back or just make it square and have it sit cockeyed. We live in the hollar so nothing is level.

 

[jodief100]

We went to the Wool Festival and I had a BALL! Hubby told me I wasn't allowed to buy anything alive. It was a bluff. He knows I don't listen to what I am "allowed" to do.

Lots of artists at work. I bought beautiful shawl that was hand spun with merino wool from the artists own sheep and then hand woven by her husband. Lots of things I want to do and don't have time for. I was so tempted to buy a second hand loom that was for sale.

There were the cutest little sheep. She said they were Shetland sheep. I want some!

Lots of cute pigmy goats and few other animals at the "petting zoo"

This really cool looking old ram

Anyone know what kind of buck is this?

There was a woman with a booth, "Milk a Goat, $2" and she had a line! She had these HUGE LaManchas! Is that normal for a LaMancha, mine is tiny?

Is it bedtime. I have more pics I will post later.

One last thing........ Look who is visiting!

 

[elevan]

Anyone know what kind of buck is this?

Look at that hairdo!!!

One last thing........ Look who is visiting!

Yay!!!

 

[Roll farms]

I'd guess Alpine but b/c of the 'do I'd be tempted to think he's got some Togg in there. Or...is that a wool weave?

Glad you got to see your boy, too.

 

[Ms. Research]

Thanks for sharing your time at Woolfest. Looks like you had a ball!

Also glad to see you got your Favorite visitor with you! He's looking good!

 

[jodief100]

Roi had a great time. He wandered around, layed in the grass and just enjoyed being outside. He loves being outside but doesn't want to be alone. So Hubby took him out when he was working on the garage and Roi stayed nearby, sniffing and exploring. He found what was left of my missing ginnea, brought it into the yard and ate it. It didn't get him sick and could use the extra calcium so I am not going to worry about it. The ex picked him up last night. You could tell Roi was happy to see his daddy but didn't want to leave.

The garage has all the poles in place! Next we start work on the side boards to get ready for the concrete.

On a sad note, hubby's father passed last night. He has been on dialysis for years and in declining health. He broke his hip a few weeks ago and his body just couldn't handle the additional stress. Our boy was very close to his Grandpa. It will be hardest on him.

 

[daisychick]

Sorry to hear of your family's loss.

 

[elevan]

I am sorry for your loss

 

[Ms. Research]

My heartfelt condolences to your Husband and your Son for the loss of Dad/Grandpa.

 

[jodief100]

Busy week and nothing got done. Too busy with all the family stuff.

The service was nice. Hubby teared up a little. Our boy decided to stay at Grandma's overnight after the service and reception to "keep her company". No one even asked him, he just told us he was staying. He is such a good kid. If I could just get him to study more he would be perfect.

Hubby's brother managed to make it from GA. He hasn't been home in almost 10 years, he has been busy with 3 tours in Iraq and one in Afganastan. I was pleased he was able to come. It made MIL very happy. He was very impressed with our farm. His wife took about 100000 pictures of goats.

Got 160 bales of hay put up. My friend came over this weekend for blackpowder season and helped with the hay so it went quickly. He had a beautiful buck in his sights and when he pulled the trigger it went click and not bang. Had a dud percussion cap and boy is he ticked off.

I have 12 goats in the breeding pens right now..... 5 months is forever...................