Monthly Archives: February 2014

Playful Goat Kids

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Marla Rose

OR Maybe I should call it “Thursday Herdsday?” Thank you to http://southernruralroute.wordpress.com/ and Wendy for helping with names!

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Monster Cookies

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Marla Rose

I have to do something different! I don’t want to report on the winter weather and its horrific winter-ness. A good friend had suggested a while ago that I blog my Monster Cookie recipe. (Thank you, Cathy.) I finally remembered … Continue reading →

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Don’t put away the fuzzy blankets…

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Marla Rose

Good Monday morning, sunshine. Last week was a bit extreme.  First, came the coating of ice.    Then, the thunder rumbled in bringing lots of rain and wind.  Luckily, we were not in the tornado’s path, but a very nice … Continue reading →

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My Winter Olympics

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Marla Rose

Icy days and Mondays can really bring you down. Literally. In the spirit of the 2014 Winter Olympics, I would like to suggest a few events. I mean, if you’ve seen one flying, 3/4 triple, half-pike, haven’t you seen them … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Marla Rose

Last night, I did chores as the sun set, and as the moon brightened the sky. It was above freezing. Calm and quiet. Pumpkin Pie was the star of the dinner show. Do you see her halo? Nice ’80’s part … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Marla Rose

 And it was quite a week! Speaking of baby goats … I just happen to have a few more pics: The snow, the drifts, the wind, the bitter cold, the extra chores made it a bit crazy – but oh, the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Boy … AND a Girl!!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Marla Rose

Miss Gertie delivered in her own stoic way. I was on frequent watch with her throughout the day … just knowing those babies were coming.  At chores, I decided she would probably wait until late night. So, my sister and … Continue reading →

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First KID is born! Short Story or Long Story?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Marla Rose

Short Story Posey had a male kid last night! Long Story We have been preparing for the kidding process for quite a while; building their kidding pens (called jugs), locating working heat lamps, etc. Then, another winter storm blew in, … Continue reading →

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Sigh….NO baby goats, yet.

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Marla Rose

 Seriously…Miss Gertie, who I thought would not make it to Christmas without kidding is now kidding me!  Yesterday was the due date for she and Posey … and it came and went and turned February 5th with no kids.  I … Continue reading →

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Goat Yoga

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Marla Rose

Would that be goga? Or maybe yoat? Either way, it is hard to capture in a picture, but looks relaxing interesting. Meanwhile … my girls just keep getting bigGER! Still no babies! Today (Sunday), we moved them into a smaller … Continue reading →

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