Another Year of Change and Thanks

Yes we had many surprises this year both sad and joyful. Said goodbye to dear ones and welcomed new members to our extended family.

First frost is on the way to Poetry so wood is stacked and comforters drawn tight. Our pasture friends will need lots of TLC till Spring... my back already aches. So to Dorothy, we miss you dearly, to Kylie, welcome to the ride of your life.

Thanks for stopping and here's a little poetry from Poetry, Texas.

Hey DB ... you gotta light on your truck

So .. driving big rigs over the road has taken me to cities large and small. Most of the routes border, and are east of, the Missouri River and I've crossed every state from NY to FL plus IL to TX. Lots of new sights and adventures.

Recently while in NJ a local driver flagged me down. He ran up to my truck yelling "Mister, mister... you gotta light on your truck."

Somewhat puzzled, and a little annoyed, I countered with " Dude, there's probably 30 lights on this truck!"

To which he countered ... "Mister, you have a streetlight on top of your truck!"

"Oh my, I said ... when I swerved to miss a car that cut me off I thought I only scratched the pole on the corner ... oh my."


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Needless to say the local police were not amused.

This week's Poetry, from Poetry, Texas is offered for your amusement ...

and that's a BIG 10 - 4 truckers!

New Additions and Changes ...

May's soaking rains gave way to 100 degree days in June; while providing a bountiful hay for our harvest this year.

We also had a new litter of Boer kids to supplement our herd. Nanny and kiddos are doing just fine. As our herd continues to grow Poetry Ridge Boer Goats is becoming more of a reality that will one day support our rural, semi-retired lifestyle./>

Until we start showing a profit fom our goats, DB also made a change and began hauling freight commercial for Choctaw Express. This change allows me to manage my schedule providing more time tending the ranch and helping the cash-flow at Poetry Ridge Ranch.

Changes indeed ...this weeks poetry, from Poetry. Thanks for stopping.

In like a lion

Spring has arrived with welcome showers; the tanks are full again. We'll enjoy a few more weeks of downtime before the mowing begins.

The "Boys" are enjoying some downtime as well before the new batch of goats arrive. And their 24/7 vigil begins for four and two-legged predators.

Enjoy their video; this week's poetry in Poetry, TX.


Thank's for stopping.

Love - the only fire for which there is no insurance.

DB and J drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word.

An earlier discussion had led to an argument about how to spend Valentine's Day and neither of them wanted to concede their position.

As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats and pigs, DB asked sarcastically,
"Relatives of yours?"

"Yep," J replied, "in-laws."

"You know, I was a fool when I married you." DB again, sarcastically.

"Yep" J replied, "but I was in love and didn't notice it.

Here's to my love - her poetry in Poetry, Texas [please click the movie]

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Smarter than the Tool

Thousands of dollars in materials and hundreds of hours in labor to create a safe home for our goats and their protectors, the Great Pyrenees dogs; 5 ft. no climb fence, solar hot wire barrier and barbed wire where needed.


Yet today I spent hours on the 4 wheeler chasing a Pyr back behind the fence. How...where...I walk this fence twice a day...so tight my body bounces back...hmmm.


Freedom Tunnel...you have to be kidding...all utensils have been removed from their doghouse...they are on bedcheck and treats are now restricted...GEESH

Here's your poetry, from Poetry...my achin' back!

Plan your work; work your Plan

Buy a couple of Great Pyrenees and throw them in the pasture; sounded simple enough. These big boys are not house dogs like our other couch potatoes; they demand a lot of time and training.

Of course we demand a lot from them ... sleeping outdoors with our livestock in below freezing temps and standing up to packs of coyotes/wild dogs and yes... we have panthers in East Texas
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But they bring the biggest of hearts in this weeks poetry from Poetry, TX.
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January in Texas

With 80 degrees Saturday, J and I went to Canton, TX; the world's biggest flea market

http://www.shopfirstmondaycanton.com/new/index.php/fmvideo

Sunday nite the winds came out of the North and rain became an icy wonderland for Monday morning.

Our poetry from Poetry, TX is a short chilly video; thanks for stopping.

Happy Birthday Lady J

Celebrating this, and every day, with you.

your DB.
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For Family, Friends and Accomplices

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When Christmas is in the heart...Christmas is in the air

Your holiday poetry from Poetry, TX.



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Honeymoons are Over

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As Mr. Obama views the traditional "presidential honeymoon" under pressure even before he enters office, our boys find themselves already hard at work in the pasture.

Like the rest of the country, on the farm we must always focus on creating additional income. And as our military is ever vigilant against America's enemies, our new "pyrs" are tirelessly on guard against predators that threaten our growing herd of milk and meat goats.
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From a world view... to our small farm's view... we all know it will be a hard road ahead in '09... so let's just get to it!

Honoring fellow Guard/and all defenders [4 legged too] is this week's poetry from Poetry,Tx.

Thanks for stopping, see you soon.