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The calf stork visited!

10/4/2011

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Yesterday was just “one of those days”! Grey and cloudy, misting rain but not too cold, the day began with me putting on my “good neighbor” hat and Greg Quatre and Ursula set off down to the barn to feed the starving (not !!) livestock. My mission was to take care of a friend who has had open heart surgery. I was unable to do much, much has already been done and it was very difficult to deal with the transformation, pre and post op but I was there and I am good at “fetch and carry”. I look forward to watching her recovery and seeing her back on horseback. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

While I was otherwise employed, Greg and our two hardworking WWOOFers, Quatre and Ursula got to work on routine chores in anticipation of the arrival of Wayne the artificial Insemination Man. Quatre was due to leave yesterday morning but typically ( for Quatre) when there is a chance to learn and get involved down and dirty, Quatre wont be far away….  In fact Quatre will be somewhere in the middle of it !!!

Mr. Wayne arrived with his unassuming little mobile bull. Baby cows begin their lives in straws of semen which whiz around from farm to farm in a round thermos jug, frozen in liquid nitrogen. Our selected bull, Magee is on Mr. Wayne’s  recommendation list, usually collected in said straws and given a number our cows become moms with no loving hearts and flowers, no romance, just a pat on the butt and thanks for her co operation. In 9 months Daisy May could be a mom to a little Dexter calf. Fingers toes and everything else crossed !!!

Just as we were leaving for lunch an SUV glided into the barnyard. No one expected, we cautiously approached the vehicle. We were delighted to see friends we had made and last seen before we were married. A happy couple of hours recalling friends long lost and memories shared. A couple, (few)  glasses of wine and a tot of Jamieson Whisky sitting looking out over the peaceful resting farm we recalled happy memories of times and colleagues far away in England.  Thank you Butch and Dianna, it was wonderful to see you, safe trip back to Texas!

Well, it’s that time again, better go and get ready, it looks grey and dreary out there..but it’s not raining,..yet. Take care, have a great day, keep safe,
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Annie x
10/4/2011 06:41:51 am

Hello there
The Farm Fest looked like fun
Lots of love
Annie and Mal xox

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