While we were on the beautiful island of St. John wondering if we should really get on a plane to come home landing at JFK of all places ( 😲 ) or just try to figure out how to hide away there until all the ‘rona crazy had dissipated… the husband was fortifying the goat house and yard for me. He gets a double gold star for that, I must say it right here, right now. He brought home an old shed from a property we are renovating and repainted it, gave it a new roof, put a window in the back, rubber matted the interior and hung a water bucket and hay rack. It came out great!… and is ready for Star and Bella, the two baby does that will be coming to live on our farm as soon as Bella is old enough to leave her mama. Star is the baby with the broken leg who had been rejected by her mother. She has healed very well! They are both a cross of nubian and alpine goat.
This is star… currently living in our feed store owner’s garage where she’s been nursed back to health and has some heat and a few buddies…
And this is Bella – who is a few weeks younger and will be ready to come with Star in about two weeks.. The silver nubs you see on her head are where she was de-horned. Neither doe will grow horns because at a very early age the vet sedated them and did the procedure – it’s safer for us and for them and for the other animals they might mingle with here on the farm. The process is sort of like a burning.
Unrelated – how do you like those old sun-bleached highlights half grown out??… I swear they are not that pronounced in “real life”… or maybe they are? It is what it is.
We brought our show girl home for the duration – no sense leaving her at a show barn paying big board when we can’t even visit or ride her. She approves of the bigger stall and much bigger turnout, for sure. Shows have been cancelled for the next few months and we still don’t know how all this crap will affect our business and if I’ll even have my editing job. So, time to reel in the expenses.
A little humor shared below, because CHRIST, it beats obsessing over the news. I go back and forth between panicking and telling myself to just get a grip. Wishing you all good health, may we all come out of it healthy on the otherside, living to tell.
I could go for a good strong Bloody Mary right about now.. how about you?
Take care, all – and wash your damn hands!
Karen 
I wondered about your Instagram post about the horse coming home. I didn’t realize she didn’t live at the farm full time.
If we lived in the country, I would have goats, they delight me.
We saw elaborate food-drinks like that in Vancouver when we were there last summer. Yowza!
Such sweet little goats! I know they’ll love their new home.
Hello,
Star and Bella are so cute, I am sure they will love their new home.. I have been staying home, trying to eat healthy and exercise. Fresh air and sunshine is necessary.. I hope you and your family stay healthy.
Take care, wishing you a happy weekend!
Sweet goats! Washing my hands!
I was wondering about the progress on getting the goats and here you are updating us. Glad everyone is safe and hope you stay that way.
I think your hair looks fine, and the highlights are pretty like that.
Cute goats! But I had more than my share of goats when I lived in Africa. They would fearlessly march into my house (to have light, I had to leave the door open…no screens) and bully me because I was terrified of them. But like this, in a photo, they are adorable.
Enjoy your fresh air and space. We also enjoy a country setting, but lots of people aren’t so lucky.
Oh, your babies are so darling. Both of them! I’ve always liked goats and as little ones, so dear. I’m glad you can be in the country, that you are safe from your escapades at JFK and you are surrounded by your animals. May we all get through this — round one and the impending round two or three or however many we have till they get a vaccine that works. Be well.
Love your little goats; so cute. I remember an uncle who had billy goats a long time ago. I think he used them to cut the grass. 🙂
Yes, wash our damn hands. Mine feel like the skin is about to peel off.
xoxo
Ok, wait I just got it. Kidding. hahaha
How cute are they??? So sweet. I’m starting to see my gray roots taking over. It’s ok though as I just buy root touch up from the grocery store. Just hope when I go, there will be some left. If not, I may turn into an ole blue hair. Ha!
Thanks for the humor. You are right, we need something other than the bad news on the tv.
Hang in there.
Lisa.
Your highlights just happen to have an ombre effect, which is fabulous! Stay cosy & healthy :))
Best ~
Amanda