Bruce
Herd Master
That's one more than I have run this year.
Or in my life
Or in my life
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Poka_Doodle
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Where is life taking Poka these days?????
Figured I might come on with another update.
I'm not sure I have really discussed it here, but in August of 2021, I left the place I grew up in, to move up to Wyoming, to just change things up. The journey has not come without a challenge or two, including a rollover car accident, but I have learned so much. This past fall, I woke up one day and realized 4-H was over, and I wasn't sure what I would do with myself, so I began running. Like I said in my last post, I did my first marathon about a month ago, and I know this is only the beginning. I have a ton of goals lined up for the coming months, and well into the future. Last summer, I did go home to finish 4-H, and I couldn't be more grateful I had that opportunity to do so. But this summer, I have accepted a job offer to work for a goat dairy up here. I miss having sheep, and everything 4-H has done for me, but I also am so incredibly grateful for everything I have gotten.
No pictures this time, but maybe some in the future from all these incredible adventures I have had.
Figured I might come on with another update.
I'm not sure I have really discussed it here, but in August of 2021, I left the place I grew up in, to move up to Wyoming, to just change things up. The journey has not come without a challenge or two, including a rollover car accident, but I have learned so much. This past fall, I woke up one day and realized 4-H was over, and I wasn't sure what I would do with myself, so I began running. Like I said in my last post, I did my first marathon about a month ago, and I know this is only the beginning. I have a ton of goals lined up for the coming months, and well into the future. Last summer, I did go home to finish 4-H, and I couldn't be more grateful I had that opportunity to do so. But this summer, I have accepted a job offer to work for a goat dairy up here. I miss having sheep, and everything 4-H has done for me, but I also am so incredibly grateful for everything I have gotten.
No pictures this time, but maybe some in the future from all these incredible adventures I have had.
Bruce
Herd Master
Big changes, maybe a bit scary changes. Congratulations!
Baymule
Herd Master
Growing up, leaving childhood behind and embracing the future. Life is what you make it. You learned many things in 4-H that propel you forward and those things will be useful all of your life.
Mini Horses
Herd Master
A goat dairy! Great....well want pic of that for sure. Hope the owner allows it 
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Poka_Doodle
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Been interesting to leave so much behind, but also so exciting. Definitely grateful every day for what 4-H has done for my life.
Will try to share goat dairy stuff if its allowed, I'm certainly excited for that adventure!
Will try to share goat dairy stuff if its allowed, I'm certainly excited for that adventure!
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Poka_Doodle
Herd Master
Well, I figure it is time to come back for another update.
The spring has flown by, and I will be leaving for my next adventure tonight. Kinda crazy for me, but I am also super excited. Hopefully they will let me share pictures, but I am off to take care of dairy goats, and learn a ton. Should be a great experience. And from the instagram pictures I have seen, the goats are all adorable.
Ran my second marathon this past weekend, can't believe how quickly I went from showman to distance runner, but couldn't be happier. Also competed with my horse Ticket (bonus points for anyone who can guess his show name) last weekend and had a ton of fun. It was bittersweet sending him home for the summer, but I know he is happy to be back with his friends, and my mom missed him.
Couple photos just because.
Jumper pony!!!
I believe this picture was somewhere after mile 20, the picture does not quite show the pain I felt, but it was so worth it.
The spring has flown by, and I will be leaving for my next adventure tonight. Kinda crazy for me, but I am also super excited. Hopefully they will let me share pictures, but I am off to take care of dairy goats, and learn a ton. Should be a great experience. And from the instagram pictures I have seen, the goats are all adorable.
Ran my second marathon this past weekend, can't believe how quickly I went from showman to distance runner, but couldn't be happier. Also competed with my horse Ticket (bonus points for anyone who can guess his show name) last weekend and had a ton of fun. It was bittersweet sending him home for the summer, but I know he is happy to be back with his friends, and my mom missed him.
Couple photos just because.
I believe this picture was somewhere after mile 20, the picture does not quite show the pain I felt, but it was so worth it.
Baymule
Herd Master
I hope you have a great summer! Check in with us from time to time!
Bruce
Herd Master
Can I collect again if I get it right again?
I bet the pain showed in your face. Congrats on finishing #2.
Enjoy your new adventure, we look forward to following along.
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Poka_Doodle
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Thanks guys!!!
Been here almost a week and absolutely love it. I never wasn't a goat person, but I am definitely becoming a goat person more and more each day.
Couple pictures just for the fun of it. Learning a ton but got so much to still learn.
Also, I don't know what else to share, but I guess if anyone has questions about how the goat dairy works, feel free to ask.
Milking set up
Breakfast time!
Cuddle puddle
*I know I shouldn't be eating my neighbor's hay, but it tastes so much better*- Chardonnay probably
The big boy getting his bottle
The little baby
Been here almost a week and absolutely love it. I never wasn't a goat person, but I am definitely becoming a goat person more and more each day.
Couple pictures just for the fun of it. Learning a ton but got so much to still learn.
Also, I don't know what else to share, but I guess if anyone has questions about how the goat dairy works, feel free to ask.
Milking set up
Breakfast time!
Cuddle puddle
*I know I shouldn't be eating my neighbor's hay, but it tastes so much better*- Chardonnay probably
The big boy getting his bottle
The little baby
