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.

Friends in Need are Friends Indeed

Our holiday deed this year was adopting two new pups from Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue [www.txpyrs.org]

Thanks to Susie and Mindee, and all the staff from this unselfish rescue group, for assisting us in bringing these "big boys" home to Poetry [70 lbs. at 8 mo.] They'll soon be patrolling our pastures working tirelessly protecting their goats.

This week's poetry, from Poetry, is introducing you to these gentle and majestic companions, and defenders of family and property... our Quinton and Quigley... happy Thanksgiving to them.

Pharmaceuticals Again Found in U.S. Drinking Water

Drugs taken for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems contaminate drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, according to a report by the Associated Press National Investigation Team.

A USGS survey revealed a list of compounds including the painkillers acetaminophen and ibuprofen, prescription medicines for cardiac disorders and hypertension, and female sex hormones used in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.

Drinking water treatment plants are not designed to remove these pharmaceutical residues, and the AP team uncovered data showing these same chemicals in treated tap water and water supplies in 24 major metropolitan areas.

No worry in the country ... we mix "our Jack" with "our well water".























So add some more ice to your glass and enjoy this week's poetry from Poetry, Texas ...gulp...yummy!

Shorter Days

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We set the clocks back...hate doing that but it comes every year. Also signals first frost and firewood on the hearth. We'll take that trade off.

Dogs are going crazy as the nightlife gets busier with wildlife on the move; the rut is on. Bought new arrows for the crossbow [move over Nuge...DB huntin' hawg the real way.] Already smelling wild stew and deep fried quarters.

Guess you knew the theme for this week's poetry from Poetry, TX. Thanks for stopping by, see you soon.[click the pic]