Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Terrible Tuesday; sort of

Today we woke up to no water. It was also very cold. We stayed indoors til the sun came up and the fire warmed the house. It seems a leaky pipe in the back was straying water all over the back. Turned off the water and then all was OK. We tried to start the truck to take the ram to butcher but dead battery. Hooked it up to car for a jump and then charged it in the barn. Rounded up the ram with Alfie and loaded him up. We are shopping for car/truck insurance to reduce our premiums a bit. We'll see what develops. Hope tomorrow gets warmer and no problems.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Wally

Today we received Wally's DNA certificate.
He is now Narita Farms Will to Win "Wally" DNA-VP.
It is a cold, windy day and supposed to be 25 tonight. Fires and indoor activities.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Tucson Sunday


Today we went to Tucson. We purchased 9 doors for $300 which we saw on Craig's list. We want to put them in the living room where the windows are located. Hank has his work cut out for him. We did some shopping at Costco for dog food, etc. Came home with a big following wind and dust on the playa. Sure was good to be come. The dogs were so glad to see us also. What's up with the chickens? We've been getting one a day. Come on girls; give us more eggs. Wally's sister Wish had her puppies today. She lives in MN and had 9 beautiful tri Aussie puppies.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Quiet Saturday

Today we bought 2 dog crates from a neighbor we hadn't met. She does rescue. She has a Sheltie and a Dobie. Nice crates so we can use them for traveling with dogs. It was very cold this a.m. but it warmed up to about 65 which was OK. Fed Sarah's sheep and all is well.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving


Today is the day the Lord made. It is cold and we are going to cook a turkey. The dogs will love the leftovers too. No special plans; we'll see what develops. The man who wanted the couch never called; ram going in for butcher Monday; life is good.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Saturday


Yesterday we took Wally to the dog show. We met with some of our wonderful friends and had a great time. Wally was wonderful and accepted everything about the show except he didn't like the blow dryers. Dawn got to see him and might breed her Quiche to him. Today we retrieved the JD and got some fresh milk from Fred. The tire got off the rim again; bummer. It was a bit breezy but not cold. Marc and Rona came by to see the place and pay for their ram lamb. Alfie showed him what she could do by rounding up the sheep near the barn; good girl. She just loves to work sheep. We also got a call about the couch. The guy is coming Tuesday so we'll see. Taking the ram to the butcher in the a.m.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Glorious Friday


Today we received Wally's OFA report and it was excellent. So very excited and glad. We gave him a bath this afternoon and he was also bathed in warm sunshine. Sleeping in the laundry room to keep clean. Off to the show in Tucson to meet his intended; so very happy!!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Mobie


Today Sarah and Rob brought their dog to work the sheep. We didn't know what to expect. He has his own sheep at home that he will be working so he has seen them from the other side of the fence. We went over the guidelines for how and when he works them. After that we entered the round pen and saw that he did really nice work. He will be a joy for his owners to work in the future. First Chula had to gather them from the bigger area and take them to the round pen. Then we worked her on them for a bit before Mobie took over. It was such a fun morning.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Conformation Handling Class


Yesterday Chula and I went to Animal Watchers for Cheryl Siler's conformation handling class. Talk about being all thumbs. Finally got her to keep her feet still on the last try. There is more to this than meets the eye. We need lots of practice but it was fun seeing Tina and Val and Tati again. So many nice people around. Then the other day Dan Sanderson came to say hi. He was at Fred's buying some Barbs. He had Phinn and Diesel with him. What great looking dogs. He liked Wally's side gait. Should be fun working dogs this week; I feel inspired with the freezing a.m. and warmish afternoon temps.

Friday, November 5, 2010

OFA Friday

Today we took Wally to Dr. Pencin's office for his OFA. She thinks he should be excellent or good. We'll see what happens. Also went to Rick Huber's funeral; very sad as he was only 58 years old. We fed Sarah's little ewes. They came right up to us saying bah; bah. So very cute.