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”
Very relieved to hear about Kupa. Illnesses can strike birds so quickly. It’s a good thing you caught it pretty early and found a treatment that worked and worked fast. Loved the latest installment of the Marmalade and Boo Boo show, though Boo’s solo act catching the stick is pretty good, as well. 🙂
All is well once more on the Farmy. The Duke and Celi are on the mend, Bad Boo is metamorphosing into Better Boo, and Marmalade is doing his usual display of high octane cuteness. That little cat has an expression of real intelligence. And as for Sheila; one day, I’m going to make a quilt for that pig. She’s a superstar!
I love your photos of your animals, the peacocks are nice!
they are rather gorgeous aren’t they.. have a great day.. c
Hurrah for the Duke of Kupa! And those pictures of Boo + kitten are as gorgeous as always. As for Sheila, you’ll be giving her slippers and a hot-water bottle next!!!
Christine
And a divan! LOL
Good news indeed – hope you are mending too. Glad you are putting that oil to good use! Loved the action shots and Sheila looks so happy, My little Luna looks like that when she sleeps – only her blanket is much smaller 😉
i cut your soap this morning and they are lovely blocks, when it has cured for a few weeks i shall put a block in the post for you! c
How wonderful – I will think of you and the farmy even more often than I already do when I use it!
This was the bestest day ever for photos!!!!!!!! 😀 Loved everyone of them and the story for each!!!! Thank you so very much!!!! I love Boo and Marmalade!!!! What a wonderful experience…watching the two of them together melts my heart and makes me smile huge!!!! LOL
Oh Ton you are a good guy sitting on the sidelines and giving Boo his chance to shine in the stick throw!!! 😉
And Sheila so comfy under her blanket in her lovely deep straw bed! Pigs are very intelligent and this one is amazing!!!! Well…her momma is Celi! I would expect nothing less!
Duke of Kupa I am sooooooooo relieved to hear news of your improvement in health!!! I have to admit out loud now…I was very worried too….just couldn’t express my fears and put them out into the universe.
Celi it sounds like you are beginning to feel better. I know you are still hurting and it is okay to say so ma petite fleur! Being strong is a good thing, but a little cavetching is good too! So cavetch away!!!! We all know it still hurts!!! We’ve all had a bad bum or two!!! 😉
It snowed last night and there is much more to come they are saying on the news. So be ready it will probably come your way. uffda…
Love to all! Have a wonderful day! Great way to start my day and I thank you for all the photos that I know were hard to come by!!!
(((hugs))) Muah!!! 😀
they say there may be a few sprinkles later n the week but we seem to catch the cold more than the snow.. c
Aw, good news abounds. You know, if re-incarnation exists, I think coming back as your favorite PIG would be a marvelous thing!
Glad Boo is learning to fetch. It really did help George (beagle) to learn fetch when he was a teenager. Gracie was never a problem, but all of my boys have need multiple tasks during those TEEN years. Might be a boy testosterone thing since my two girls were just lovely.
He is so excited at fetching he can barely contain himself.. i keep forgetting he was only born this summer.. c
Excellent news and Sheila looks like she’s having such a nice sleep 😉
You must be feeling better (and moving about better, too!); I’m so glad. Don’t overdo, if you can keep from it. In the photos of Boo and Marmalade, I can just see Boo roll his eyes, sigh, and say, “The things I have to put up with.” But we know he loves the cat. Yes, he does.
Have a good day and week, Celi! And keep getting better.
Boo likes to sleep and Marmalade does not, so I am sure there is lots of inner eye rolling.. c
I was just saying the other day how everyone loves new hay … farm folk. (smh) 🙂
we need to develop an after shave called freshly cut hay!.. c
It’ll make folks itch.
hmm.. back to the drawing board.. c
Aaaww Sheila – you know I have a soft spot for her. XOXO – Bacon
Boo Boo and Marmalade …a coffee table picture book !!!
A cozy pig !
The Duke is on the mend…shout it from the roof tops !!
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HI Celi! Let me know when Boo learns to return the stick to you and the training involved! Dolly learned super fast to retrieve the ball, but she brings it very close to me and then drops it. I want her to put it in my hand! 🙂 Boo can certainly jump! Just love the good news from the farmy!
this is exactly what boo is doing so far.. but with ton i refused to pick it up, for the game to continue he has to put it in my hand..i will do the same with boo..i will let you know when he gets it.. c
My favorite with Shelly is to say “I can’t reach it” and she will go pick it up and give it to me. Although sometimes she gets impatient (“it’s right there at your feet Mum!”) and picks it up and THROWS it at me LOL
Laugh!!! lovely..
That is an awesome photo of Boo leaping up in the air and missing the stick. Oh that made me laugh out loud. And I’m glad Kupa is recovering. Our animals and pets keep us on our toes!
I’m so glad the duke is better Celi; I was thinking about you and him for a couple days now. Also,, that Boo and Marmy thing is never going to get old! C and I look for a photo of the two of them every day. Sending the link now to Robert who also loves to see them. 🙂