Animals | Family | Family Life
Drying the Cowhide
Yesterday I told you about our adventure filled weekend butchering our first steer. We knew we wanted to try tanning the hide when we bought…
Animals
Animals | Family | Family Life
Butchering Our First Steer
This weekend certainly took an unexpected turn when our ox fell into a ditch – literally! We have had a steer out to pasture with…
Canadian Geese
The Lubbock area of west Texas is a winter haven for Canadian Geese. There are several ponds of water in the surrounding area and the geese…
A Sad Day
Because of more problems with our internet, I was unable to post the introduction to Bob and Monty when I originally wrote them last week….
Monty
We have another new family member. A cat. Monty – short for Montepulciano – one of the Italian red grape varieties that we grow. His…
Boomerang Dog?
Most everyone has heard of boomerang children – but – a boomerang dog? Well, we have one! Meet Bob, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, our boomerang dog. Bob…
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Morning Milking
There are many benefits to having a family cow, among them being, the abundance of fresh milk and homemade cheese. Buttercup does require work, but…
A One Dog Family
I have blogged several times about our Pembroke Welsh corgis, Sophie and Scruggs and their puppies. They have been family members for 8 years now. I also…
Animals | Family | Family Life
Mouse Trap = Victory!
For those of you who have not had personal experience with the item pictured above, specifically, the mouse trap, more power to you! We, on…
Squiggles
I would like to introduce you to a new member of our family. Her name is Squiggles and she is a Pembroke welsh corgi. If you have…