Marmalade still loves Boo Boo. But that is not the good news. We all know about the Marmalade and Boo Boo show!
Everyone loves the new hay. But that is not the good news either.
The Good news is that the Duke of Kupa is not doing the gaggy face anymore. The gaping. And rasping. Though I will still put him through the next worm course when it arrives. But it seems that the sheep drench has made a vast impression on his health. He is still a little hunched, but on the surface he seems much improved. I am feeling optimistic. Very good news.
When I first got Boo I swore I would not teach him to retrieve. One retrieving dog was enough I thought, but yesterday I finally gave in. He needs something more to do, something he can succeed in. And after only 15 minutes of training, he was bringing his stick back for me, laying it at his feet, not my feet yet but we are close, and will even, if I am fast, put the stick in my hand, (but he kind of throws it to me so I really do have to be fast!).
He is a premature catcher though – we need to work on giving me some space to throw, before he catches. However even with these two short lessons he is paying attention to me a lot better. Instead of focusing on out- running Ton and being in trouble.
TonTon had to be asked to sit on the sidelines for the training so there were no fights, but he did not seem to mind.
And I did detect a snigger.
But Boo caught on very fast.
A different dog when he is inside though.
Though the Bad in Bad BooBoo is never far away.
While the cat and dog played yesterday, I made two batches of soap. One with a wonderful lemon and eucalyptus essential oil that Tanya sent me from Europe with the arnica for healing. The other batch of soap I made is scented with lemon grass. Our house smells like an apothecary. Wonderful.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Your friend on the farmy,
celi
ps Later last night I crept out to the barn again to take this photo for you. I did not want to use a flash so it is a bit grainy. But here is Sheila deep in her straw, under her blanket – sleeping.
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81 responses to “Good news and Lots of Sweetness”
So pleased to hear about Kupa, you must be so relieved. Will keep fingers crossed for his continuing recovery.
He is our Great Bird .. Peacocks can live up to 20 years so it would have been a great sadness to lose him so young.. c
Oh that is excellent news about Kupa! Relieved sighs around the world from all of us today. My daughter, the dog trainer, says some dogs need a job! Sounds like Boo and you are off to a good start with retrieving.
I do agree with your daughter, and Boo’s job was to work the stock with me, but there is just not enough for him to do .. and he especially became naughty when he was not getting his training every day with me out of sorts, plus he needs the exercise!, so it will be frisbees all round at christmas.. c
Thank you for the update on the Duke. Brilliant news. I’m thrilled to bits. A happy day to you, c, and to the farmy! xx
He was even up on his perch when i visited early this morning.. very heartening.. c
Such a wonderful love filled post C.
Have a beautiful day.
🙂 Mandy xo
So relieved about Kupa – fingers crossed. What a delightful post!
So happy about Kupa… and what sweet photos! It’s always a treat to read your posts!
Loved the photos today… that boo is a winner… I think a very special dog…
So much goodness. So many warm colors. So much healing and learning going on. I am in love with your life. It makes me happy knowing that someone is living it. x
Sheila looks as peaceful as a Babe in a Manger…bless her cotton trotters!!
That is indeed good news about Kupa …I am delighted.xxx
I am very happy to hear that the Duke is recovering. Your posts are always a delight to read but I do have one reservation this time: I don’t believe there is any Bad in Boo – not one drop!
Great news all round for my Monday morning, Kupa improving, Boo Boo fetching and I love the photo of the 5***** Piggy Hotel!
Boo has a job – raising orphaned Kitties! Good news indeed about Kupa – may he continue strength to strength 🙂 Laura
good news!….kupa!!
as always, love marmalade-n-boo photos.
but those ones of boo, CATCHING!….superb!
and sheila, asleep under her blanket: priceless.
loving the little snippets of farm life….
Wonderful to hear that Kupa is better, but Boo learning to Be Good (or making a step in that direction!) is music to my ears 🙂
Have a great day, C. Been missing everyone 🙂
The Boo relationship with the little cat is quite unreal. The expressions are beyond anything an illustrator could conjure up. There’s definitely a wonderful child’s book in this.. PS Glad Kupa’s on the mend, oh, and read Laurie Lee’s “Cider with Rosie”…his words are fantastic.
Oh, Yes! Cider with Rosie! And right now before Christmas. I was so in love with Laurie Lee’s beautifully written Cotswold memoir that I bought a lovely illustrated edition.
I agree with all the above sentiments about Kupa, Sheila, Boo + Marmalade. So happy for you All today.
Oh yes, I agree! Cider with Rosie is charming – as is this post 🙂 xO
thank you.. i will certainly add it to the list..c