The Matriarch and Our John were very right to feel dubious about taking me along on their outing to the Bantam Swap Market at the Fairgrounds. Because right there in a cage in the middle of market madness was Little Boy Blue. I knew he was out there somewhere. So I brought him home.
Now you all know me fairly well, I bet you can guess which of these pictures is the Little Boy before you get to the big reveal at the end of the post!
I think we are safe in assuming it is not the snake! And it looked like the llama was choosing its own master. That pic still makes me laugh!
Yes you are right. Here he is – meet Little Boy Blue.
He is a Blue Heeler, and his parents are working dogs. I had a magnificent name picked for him but when he tucked his tired head in under my chin on the way home I said What’s the matter Little Boy Blue. And his name shot out of my mouth and became his. Nothing else would fit. So there you are in true farmers tradition he is called Blue. All afternoon we practiced with his name and he followed at my heels as I went about my work without missing a beat. Though the sheep scared him straight back across the yard and onto the verandah.
He has a little bed on the verandah with the other dogs. Big Dog has accepted him without question or even much attention. But when I am not looking TonTon has been showing him his teeth. But he will get used to him.
Blue was perfect in the night. I went out and took him down to the toilet twice then gave him a drink of warm milk (I think they wean puppies way too early, this guy is only just 6 weeks old, so he will be getting lots of cows milk and eggs to fatten him up) and after each toilet break he climbed back into his drawer with my boots (puppies are used to sleeping in a tangle – so the soft gumboots that he has been stepping on all day make a reasonable good smelling replacement) was covered in his blankie and without a sound went straight back to sleep. Without a SOUND!
Good morning. What do you think?
The other wonderful discovery yesterday was a lady who grows her own trees at a very reasonable price, she has a backyard nursery close by and we will visit her to discuss plans for the Fellowship Forest. She will help me label them all for you, so each of your trees will have your name or the name you have requested attached. I have two gorgeous yellow barked curly willows so far! One for ViV and one for Eha.
It is raining outside this morning, which is a perfect beginning to a lovely day. Now i am off out to milk my cow, she has another baby to feed! You have a lovely day too! Lovely. Lovely.
love celi
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89 responses to “Guess which one is Little Boy Blue”
I guessed correctly! Beautiful pup.
Oh, that sweet face!
I wondered how you chose this particular pup, too. He’s a beauty! No wonder you couldn’t leave the market without him.
What a Sweetie Pie – that face melts your heart – Congrats on the addition – cannot wait to hear what adventures Blue gets up to on the Farmy! Happy Monday:)
I was sure it was the pony or llama.
Little Boy Blue couldn’t be sweeter or more charming. The happiest days of my life were the day I brought home my dog or my cat and I am so happy for you, Celia. I bet the happiest day of little Blue’s life was yesterday!
Maybe you would plant a tree for my little Arthur, asleep in my lap this very moment. He is a cat, at least 16 years old. We have a silver maple in our yard whose canopy covers it. I mentioned it a few weeks ago saying I measure it every year. I said. It was 88 inches . wrong! It’s 118 inches in circumference . (another senior moment!). My point — I can’t plant anything In such shade! Lots of potted flowers though.
I do remember you talking about that tree, glorious 118! you and that tree are cleaning the air for miles around.. what a feat. I will put Arthurs name on your tree, 16 years is an awfully long time…. we are heaving in wind today, is it windy up your way? c
I would have such a hard time there…all of the animals would speak to me and I would want them all. In the beginning I thought maybe you picked up the horse for the little kids that come to spend the day with you, but when I got to the puppies I knew. And there he is. Ton-Ton is probably going to have a time sharing you, but since Ton is a leader the puppy will understand, I’m sure.
Fuzzy is still the leader (although, Boomer is leading him now). Boomer is good for the Fuzz and Fuzz really is good for social Boom.
Linda
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Little Boy Blue is one fortunate dog. To find a home in Celi’s kingdom is the greatest gift an animal could hope for. We shall all blow our horns for he shall keep the sheep our of the meadow, and the cow out of the corn.
Blue looks fabulous! So adorable. I’m envious you get to have all these wonderful animals in your life.
perfect
welcome LBB……”blue”…how is Ton with his new pack member ??
I am so excited to see him grow and learn about the farmy. Wait til
the wee one come over…..lambs and puppies and chicks….!!
How you could home with just a puppy after looking at all the critters? You obviously have more restraint than I’d have on a farm place 🙂
Fell in love with the pile of puppies ( I think Blue has a smug contented smile: “I picked a good one” – and he has. He’ll fit right in. No doubt he was watching for you)
You have just got another very loyal true friend for life, Gives the term “being blue” new meaning.
An absolutely beautiful little guy … congratulations!