I received a gift in the mail yesterday. A most wonderful gift. A new set of camera eyes. 
Bill Jones Jr, the author of The Stream Series, whose comments you will have seen in our comments lounge, has become increasingly concerned about my endless camera troubles. So he sent me his Nikon D90. A most beautiful and gracious camera. Bill began as a reader and soon took that giant leap to friend. Now he has taken another leap into the role of the lifesaver of Celi and her blog. He is a kind man. I have said before that kindness is one of my most prized attributes in a person and is hard to find. Bill I hope you don’t mind me thanking you publically. Thank you. What a brilliant gift. 
I took my new camera and went in search of something to photograph on that grey day yesterday.
This shot I took so you can see Daisy’s knobbly knees. Now, look below at Bobby Blancs knobbly knees. No swelling. He has turned up lame in one leg, dragging his hoof. He is his mother’s son this one. He tried to jump over a fence, got caught in it and as I ran across the field to help, Queenie attempted to head-butt him off from the other side. He still stands firmly. Does not hold the leg up. Ran to me when I called him into the pen. Has no swelling or heat in the leg. His nose is cool and wet. He lets me press and manipulate the leg without wincing.
But when he walks he drags the hoof along the ground. So he will spend a few days in the hospital wing for observation. The vet has been alerted, but he is well, eating and drinking with his usual gusto, and wandering about the pen slowly. So we will watch him for a few days. Maybe it is just a sprain.
Sheila is growing out of her tunnel.
Good morning. Eldest Son is almost finished building the winter pig pen. We found some pig gates at the junk yard that will keep out any nasty drafts. It will be nice and cosy for those days when we all hunker down during the winter storms. This morning I will take Bill’s Camera out for the whole day. I think I will do a Farmy Day, it is a while since we had a proper Walkabout the farmy with the camera. I will visually capture every animal for you and do the introductions for all our new readers. My wonderful farmy readers, I do love having you on board. You are my Company of Kindness.
Thank you Bill. Such tiny words for such a big thank you.
You all have a lovely day. Time for me to get dressed, bundle up my new camera and start the day. Almost dawn.
celi
On this day a year ago. We harvested the grapes. Too early. So this year I was trying to leave them on the vine for longer. But the peahens are just eating them. Hmm. I am designing a new peahen free trellis. But this year really will be a very small harvest. Not to worry though.
The Kitchen's Garden 
82 responses to “Wonderful Glorious People”
What a statement in the first photo. A work of art. Yay! Camera!
Why am I not surprised that a son of yours would pick up the beautiful peacock feather and tuck it into his pocket. Celi you have created a unique circle of friends. It is your generous and loving heart that ties us all together. Mr Bill Jones is a sweetheart to come to your rescue and send you such a wonderful gift. We thank you Mr. Jones. The photographs are very important to all of us. Virginia
There are so many wonderful people out there. It is such a treasure when you come across them. Bill is surely inspiring! Looking forward to the walkabout!
I like his peacock feather in the pocket!
How blessed you are! Friends, family..love it!
Love today’s post & images 🙂 The blogging community is indeed amazing, and the farmy in particular has drawn together a wonderful crew, Bill Jones Jr going just that bit further by this wonderful tangible gesture in particular, gifts not only you but us all – thank you. If you have or can get arnica, a homeopathic remedy, for bruises and sprains, try it on BB if he doesn’t come good soon, as I used it successfully on my dog (as well as humans).
What an amazing gift. You are very a lucky lady to have such a great friend.
Fantastic.
Thank you, Bill! Celi holds it in hand (and she’ll make good use of it) but it’s gift to all of her readers!
(Cattle are so stupid about fences…His shoulder pulled?)
What a wonderful act of kindness! And it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Photos are your life blood, and keep us all connected with the farmy, from knobbly knees to playful pigs.
Take a look at my new post on Nature’s Playground. I think you will enjoy it. http://seasonalinspiration.blogspot.co.nz/
This comment is for Bill. My lenses are on the fritz! Kidding! Aren’t such random acts of kindness so nice! Love that first photo especially!
It is just so redeeming to experience such an act of kindness “through you” and your experience. Lovely, Celi. I know the gift will continue to serve you well. Blessings…
Aw poor Bobby! I hope he gets better with some rest. Poor sweets! What a great gift! Love the idea of pictures of all the animals. Even though I know them all, they are just as much a part of what makes this blog awesome as everything else does!
Poor wee Bobby Blanc and imagine Queenie head butting to help. Seems to me a lot of us head butt in answer to a problem. It is so awesome to have received such a wonderful gift. Bill like all of us want to see you keep on with photos. It helps us to feel part of your life!
How kind of Bill – aren’t people just the best? Love the shots you took today, and hope that Bobby Blanc recovers quickly – and with your TLC, I’m sure he will!