Category Archives: herding dogs

Jasmine

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

This is Jasmine, aka Skootchie Butt. Jasmine is an Australian Shepherd and she used to herd sheep back when we had them. She was pretty good at it and we do still have bratty goats who get out now and … Continue reading →

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The Animal Communicator

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

Recently we had the animal communicator, Chris Stakes, come to our home and barn. First off, let me say that Chris presents herself really well. She is warm, friendly, and open.  I was surprised by how much she smiled and … Continue reading →

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Somtimes Writing About It Makes It Seem Better

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

The players: The dogs, Jasmine and Thunder. Me. Two unknown women and their tiny little doggies. The location: Our driveway. The story: This morning I woke up and went to let the dogs out. There were two women walking their … Continue reading →

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Thunder

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

This is our professional dog bathing setup. Notice the underpaid workers? The raised tub? The sad looking, wet dog? Uh-oh, I think maybe one of the workers is getting smart with the photographer! It’s a good thing the short person … Continue reading →

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Snow Snarls

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

Off in the distance you will see my Dad’s dock house, closer just an unbroken field of snow but then? Down in the corner? What the heck is that? Look at those *faces*!

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Happy Birthday Thunder (Randall, too, wherever you are!)

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

One year ago today you were born. In the flower bed. We were putting mama in the Trailblazer to head for the Emergency Vet after 2 hours of non-productive labor. Needless to say, we were very happy to see you. … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

Payday has the sweetest face ever. I love how soft his expression is and his fuzzy little ears. See how he’s got them turned back? He’s listening, pay attention to Martina. This was a quiet homeschooling day. Martina has done … Continue reading →

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Re-homing our Home school

Posted on November 29, 2009 by

Thank god and Greyhound we’re here. Our valuables are here. Our animals, except the sheep, are moved/rehomed/cared for. And finally, finally we have a place for schoolwork and school books and all the accompanying plethora of stuff that comes along … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock…Me, Not Them.

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

1. Travis can walk to the 7-11 and does. 2. Martina immediately begins sleeping over at my cousin’s house. She doesn’t really bother to say goodbye. 3. Man in my yard petting my goat. Really. 4. Travis already has a … Continue reading →

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Ducks

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

We live in a rural, farmette row. I wouldn’t call it a community, it’s just a row of 7-10 houses on what used to be a farm field. When we first moved in the kids and I went knocking on … Continue reading →

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