Walking Early

I am walking early today. It is going to be hot. Really hot! I will pray for the folks in the flooded areas of Florida. I will pray for those affected by fire in the western states. Today, I will walk and pray.

June 27, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Sheep Wrangling

Today, we get to move our Ram lambs to their summer pasture. It sounds easy, but it is not. It involves loading five, frisky, ram lambs into the back of our Van, driving them down the road for ten miles, and depositing them at our friends place. When we get there, he will want to put them in his sheep shed for the night. They will not want to go in. They will jump out of the back of our Van and run like crazy. Bob and our friend will chase them. Eventually, the lambs will be captured and wrestled into the sheep shed. The men will congratulate themselves and we will drive home. The back of the Van will be cleaned out and Bob will relax in his favorite chair.

It happens this way every year, and is exceptionally entertaining to watch. I could probably sell tickets!!!

June 26, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Second Planting

I’ve been doing my second planting of Garden Kale and assorted Lettuce this morning. The Kale will last until after our first frost and beyond. The lettuce is planted in the shade to keep it from bolting. We are enjoying all the fresh salads and stir fried green things. It won’t be long before we can add fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers to the mix.

It is good to eat heirloom, organic, vegetables. The flavors are incredible!

June 25, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Grinding Herbs

Yesterday, I picked and dehydrated Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. Today, they are being ground up and placed in jars . My kitchen smells delicious. Clouds of powdered herbs are floating around. It makes me want to cook something.

June 23, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

Multi Tasking Green house

The little green house is now the “drying station” for my herbs. There are two American Harvester Dehydrators running full steam. They are filled up with fresh cut herbs. Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Garlic chives, Italian Parsley, and Lovage are being dried as I type. They will fill up quart jars and add marvelous flavors to my cooking. I LOVE my herbs!

June 22, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Love That Texas Attitude!

These pups are going to the “mother-land”, Texas. They will live on a ranch outside of Dallas, guarding goats, horses, and a lot of cattle. I really enjoyed talking with their new owners. The puppies names are “Smith and Wesson”. It fits.

June 20, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Puppies

All my spring puppies will have gone to their new homes by the end of this week. We have been talking about buying an unrelated female Great Pyrenees puppy to add to our gang. Several of our females have been retired from having puppies. They are full time guardians for the sheep and go for walks with me. Mostly, they just snooze in the sunshine and enjoy being petted. It may be time for a replacement. Just thinking.

June 19, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs