“If in Doubt ..

… leave it Out.”

That is what my Dad used to say and it holds true every single time. For me at least. Doubt is often a warning.

“Think a little more.” Doubt says.

“Maybe you should say, No.” Doubt says. NO is an important word. And we should use it more often. Gently but firmly of course.

Yesterday we all drove over to have a look at the little llama. Megan, Hugo and I. We wandered about a lovely little farm and met all the animals and especially the Llamas. 

Do you remember how Tima (the naughty fat kunekune pig who does not look pregnant at all) actually walked up to me when I went to collect her as a 6 week old gilt.  I had chosen her from a photograph but she chose me when she saw me. The same with Poppy who was a runt and being sold cheap, hugging the fence dogging my steps waiting for me to pick her up and take her.  TonTon came running to me as I entered the barn to choose him from the litter of pups.  Well the little Llama took no notice of me at all. And I realised as I drove away that I had not even taken my camera out of the car.  The lack of notice had been mutual.

I worried and worried over the decision then said – No.  “If in doubt – leave it out.”She was not the animal for me. We had not connected. And once I made that decision I felt much better.  You know how sometimes you make a decision and there is instant relief, the pressure is off – then you know you made the right decision.

Yesterday the Hereford pigs were divided and are now in the fields that they will stay in for a while. The Plonkers are in the salad bar field. The gilts (Molly and Tahiti) are in the central barn next to Sheila and Poppy who are back in their winter quarters. When Molly and Tahiti are a little older they will join Sheila and Poppy.

When Sheila realised she was being led back to her winter quarters she paused on the threshold of the barn  and said Me? I can come home now?  She looked so pleased to be back in her old house. Her little eyes held mine as she paused for such a long time and she just grinned.  Her face it up. The she hauled her massive frame up the step and down the barn corridor and turned into her room with such obvious delight.  She immediately began to push all the straw up into her favourite top bunk and laid down with a big sigh. I love Sheila.

I hope you have a lovely day.

Your friend on the farm

celi