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Miss C gets her groove back
The country house was heaving with children. The wedding punctuated by baby gurgles and laughter. We attended the ceremony under the trees, seated in rows of white chairs under big old trees planted by Johns grandfather and father. I sat ever so calmly in my lovely summer dress my legs demurely tucked to the side.…
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The day it all fell apart
I went out yesterday morning to milk and discovered that things were not going to be as easy as I had imagined. Daisy was in a fury because I was sharing her baby. She roared into the barn, heaving herself about. Rolling her eyes at me and startling as the chickens woke and fell-flew from…
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Introducing Baby Bobby Blanc
Our baby calf has arrived. Both mother and baby are doing just fine. I am going to let the images tell the story. A few of these shots are of the actual birth which was perfect. Magic in the field. I thought I would warn you of the birth photos ahead of time, in case…
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Pig escape Thwarted by Heifer
Well, all my plans for a couple of hours off, yesterday afternoon, were in vain. The farmy had other plans. Hairy Maclairy decided to stage a break in into the Milking Parlour. A space he is not allowed to visit. The Shush Sisters were re-homed into the pig sty. They literally romped in all…
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Making hay while we wait
First thing I did this morning after checking Daisy was zoom over to Punkins Patch where Mamas wool has been spun. It is so beautiful. Have you met Blossom yet? She is the sweetest little pet lamb. She helps Sara spin. You can see it over on her page. Soon all the spun wool will be returned…
The Kitchen's Garden 