Queen Mum's Dancing in the Rain

[Queen Mum]

I am still helping Sweet Pea stand up. Her little left front knee is just causing her so much pain, but this evening I noticed a turning point of sorts. She was walking with a bit more "bounce" in her step and she seemed much more cheerful. I am still not sure she is going to be OK, but I am praying for her little self. Babies are precious no matter what the species and this one is a little quiet, gentle soul with the heart of a lion. Even my tough, "I HATE GOATS" roommate likes her and the guy I am dating calls every night to tell me to give her a kiss...

On other fronts, IAN is being a pain in the BUTT. He keeps getting out of the pen and running amok. I need an electric fence. I have all the supplies except a charger. WHICH, if my electric bill were lower at my home (almost $200 per month, because there is something wrong with the wiring in my trailer) I would be able to afford. ARGH!

I have an old charger, I am going to try and see if I can get it to work tomorrow if the rain stops.

Also, I saw a use for a stainless steel washing machine tub last night. It is an outdoor fireplace. I happen to have a washer with a stainless steel tub. The washer is broken. Thus I have been hand washing ALL my towels and clothes in my bathtub. I might as well use the bad washing machine tub for something creative. SO today I took the thing apart. I think I am going to enjoy my outdoor fireplace...

My babies were all out playing today in the sunshine. LEAPING AND DANCING and running everywhere. It is so much fun to watch them play. Ah goats... Worth every annoying minute of their shenanigans for moments like that.

Maybe I will take some pics tomorrow....

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

so cute!!!

 

[Queen Mum]

Sweet Pea got up and walked all the way across the living room to follow me into the kitchen! I think she is feeling better. Maybe turning the corner. I hope so.

 

[Mamaboid]

Sweet Pea got up and walked all the way across the living room to follow me into the kitchen! I think she is feeling better. Maybe turning the corner. I hope so.

 

[alsea1]

I hope a washer comes your way soon.

 

[Symphony]

http://fayar.craigslist.org/ppd/3698902025.html

I don't know where you live in Arkansas but I saw this and thought of you. Hope you find a good washer for a good price.

 

[Queen Mum]

Still waiting for the rain to abate... It has been raining for three days. It is mud, mud, mud everywhere, BUT I got some good dry hay. The babies are still happy and growing. Sweet Pea is still very stiff jointed. I am going to have the whole herd tested for CAE, just in case. Especially after reading Donnabelle's post on the subject, can't be too careful. They were tested last year and tested negative. But you can't be too careful.

 

[Queen Mum]

Little Sweet Pea went to a new home yesterday. I decided not to sell her as she is just too weak to be a really thrifty doe. SO she went to the new home with the understanding that she has to be a PET goat. They accepted her with open arms.

AND the same dairy where Donnabelle got her CAE positive goat is where I was living for 3 weeks so now I have to have all my goats tested again for CAE to be sure and can't sell any of my goats till I am sure they are CAE tested...

THOSE PEOPLE make me mad. Not only did they have the CAE positive kids on their farm and the dams, but they conned me into selling 3 CAE positive babies for them. I would never have sold those kids to anyone if I had known. AND I sold the other buckling to another farmer. I don't know how to get ahold of him to let him know! Neither Donnabelle who is a wonderful kind person or the other farmer deserved that kind of headache.

 

[elevan]

 

[Queen Mum]

We have this dog... Gooterbelle. And this cat... Bow.

The dog and the Cat don't know that they are a dog and a cat. They play endlessly. Bow 'raised' Gooterbelle from a bottle fed baby. Bow is convinced that he is in charge of Gooterbelle and Gooterbelle thinks Bow is her playtoy.

They do this for hours

You would think from the picture that someone was getting hurt. NOPE!

Then....

Don't mess with MY KITTY!

Snoooooooooze.........!!!