Hmmmm.....2013

Not sure I’m a fan of 2013 yet, it has certainly pitched me some doozies, on all fronts.  Yes, I got some gorgeous & talented pups.  That I will not deny.  They did come at a high price for us, emotionally and physically.  I love them dearly and would dearly love to see the last 2 go to wonderful homes that will celebrate all they have to give.  Work too has been “interesting” thankfully I can say I’ve been doing this awhile and don’t allow all those “interesting” things up root me.  I can laugh and say this too shall pass, and indeed it does.

Some parts of me can’t help but feel like I have let Sally down.  I was hoping we would be trialing and continuing to strengthen our trialing bond.  I very much miss my sheepdog trialing friends!!!  My bond with Sal at home leaves me speechless. She is such a sweet and sassy soul.  That’s what drew me to her from the day I met her.  I desire to do right by her and celebrate all of her talents.  Zeke and Tweed have voiced their opinions as well.  It’s goes something like ….”Hey! Did you know we are border collies?…. that means we like to herd sheep….maybe we should do that”(nose nudge)…..”  “Remember what sheep are? Yeah, they are those wooly things that live 10 miles down the road.”  I’m getting better about getting adult dog time in.  The pups don’t take as much time as they used to.  It can be challenging with 3 puppies, house training, socializing and all those important puppy moments one must get in x3.  I have to say when I have gotten Sal, Zeke and Tweed out on sheep, it’s as though we haven’t been gone at all.  I am so happy and thankful for that.  Great foundations hold and stand the test of time, that I know is true. 

Timmy

Sally & Pups

(Sigh) I am in space that seems to require more personal quiet time than I am able to muster at the moment.  Remember a couple of posts ago that I was going to focus and concentrate on what is important?  Yes, I have am doing that in small ways, my chickens and beautiful colored angoras have all been placed in new loving homes. For that I am extremely thankful.  I’m now considering finding homes for my call ducks too.  I’m thinking BCs and sheep are what this girlie should focus on. 

Our yarn sales are going very well. With that success we will be announcing some exciting news come early 2014.  I love the yarn and roving our sheep are producing & apparently so do other people!!!  Gotta love that!!!  We’ve stuck to a breeding & wool criteria program over the past 5 years and it is paying off with wonderfully soft fleeces that are both colored and white.  We have added some new blood lines and we are very excited to see what that will produce.  We are looking forward to spring time.  We will be busy with lambs that I know are going to be beautiful.

With that I am going to say good night, post a few super cute pictures and steal a few moments of personal time since all the canines have tucked themselves in for the night.

Wylie and Zeke

 

Wylie, Zeke and Sally

 

Do you think Tweed looks serious enough?

I will leave you all with this quote…..it made me chuckle.  Extra funny as it was posted in someone’s office…..that person will remain nameless  “descendite ne illegitimi”.  No, it was not me.