Living easy with "J" and our 6 dawgs and Boer Goats in Poetry... an ageless troubadour...a traveling poet... spinning tales of love and loyalty ... to our family, friends and country... from the very worn saddle of a Harley Davidson Electraglide 2004 FLH Touring Classic
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.
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.
Changes indeed ...this weeks poetry, from Poetry. Thanks for stopping.
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.
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
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 [click the pic] But they bring the biggest of hearts in this weeks poetry from Poetry, TX. [click play arrow and the box with arrows next to Google for full screen video]
