Comments for Musings of a Vermont Shepherd

Comment on Jacob Sheep by sweetsugarfarm

sweetsugarfarm — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:24 +0000

Thank you for that post.. Answered a question I had concerning the Jacob sheep. We just got a few and I do have a few more questions when u get time. Please email me on here so we can chat!
Lisa

Comment on Fallen off the edge of the earth? by mary whitlock

mary whitlock — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:44:20 +0000

Hi Betty, It was good to read your last post and see the beautiful
pictures your posted. I check your blog now and then, and though
I don’t write, I enjoy reading about your life in VT. I’m in awe of all you seem able to do. Hope you are enjoying having your son and
grandchildren nearer to you and John.
All is well here. We are almost at the end of a frigid spell here with
some icey mix tomorrow and warmer weather to follow. Keep warm,
and well, Betty.
Mary

Comment on The Long Hot Summer by Lori Adams

Lori Adams — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:24:36 +0000

I love goat yogurt. I don’t find it “goaty” tasting at all.

Comment on The Long Hot Summer by Pat Bennett

Pat Bennett — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:18:10 +0000

Hello, Betty, good to read a post from you. I imagined you must have been very busy with animals, ect. I wanted to tell you that I am familiar with Island Pond, and Brownington. My husband grew up in Brownington, and I have spent considerable time visiting there. You are right, the summers are lovely in that neck of the woods. And I always have thought that the Northeast Kingdom was a beautiful area. Just not enough jobs to make it financially feasible to live there full time. Plus, the winters! But I do enjoy visiting there.

I am envious of your taking the painting class. It is very insightful of you to realize that while his way of painting is not your way, that you will gain new knowledge and skill from the experience. Not everyone is gracious enough for that lesson.

As for goat cheese, we love it at our house. There used to be a goat dairy in Cornish, and we always enjoyed the cheeses that they made. I hope that your adventure in cheesemaking goes well.

Tonight, I am heading over to Tatha’s for our regular get-together. I usually either did some carding (now have my own) or spinning. But it is too hot to schlepp my wheel over there tonight. So I have opted to bring my knitting. Should be fun, regardless!

Good Day, Pat

Comment on It’s been awhile… by CC

CC — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:26:40 +0000

hello from nc…help!

I need advice on a maaing ewe. will she ever stop? she’s 15 mos. I hoped her Easter lamB (in-line) would Bring her peace. However, Bottle fed and weaned too early elsewhere, (‘excuse the typos here, yes, the key after “a” is messed up), she cannot stand to not see her Brother across the fence and calls for him, or, if she sees us or hears us come out of the house, she calls for us too. drives me nuts. any cures?

It looks like your reply comment will send me an email message alert.

Thanks for any advice.

Comment on The goatie girls have arrived! by Pat Bennett

Pat Bennett — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:18:04 +0000

Oooh, baby goats are so cute! All three are very pretty. I imagine they are fun to watch. Thanks for the photos, I enjoy seeing them very much. Cordially, Pat Bennett

Comment on It’s been awhile… by Pat Bennett

Pat Bennett — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:06:30 +0000

It had been a while since your last posting—-I began to think that there was no “Life after Lambing”! Pat

Comment on More lambs by Pat Bennett

Pat Bennett — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:16:50 +0000

Hi, Betty. It is good to hear that the lambing is going so well. And I agree, there are sure signs of spring everywhere. My crocus have been opening for a while now. When we left the house for work this am, I was admiring the small, purple, “rug” they make on my front lawn.

Enjoy your lambs! Pat

Comment on Lambing is officially here! by mary whitlock

mary whitlock — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:14:30 +0000

Hi Betty! So glad that you are back to your blogging again. I
had checked several times last year, and thought maybe you
just never picked it up again after your trip to England. (?) It
was a pleasant surprise to see you back last week when I
decided to check again.
I love reading about your and John’s life on your farm. Would
love to know what vitamins you are taking. My energy is that
of a slug compared to yours. All is well here. Weather is unusally
warm and spring has sprung all around us. I love the pictures
of your animals. Am in awe of your animal husbandry skills.
All is well here. Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy your
blog. Will tell some people at church tomorrow that your
writings are back. Keep well, enjoy the spring (but not the
mud—I won’t complain about our mud any more!)
Mary

Comment on Off to see the wizard… by hdgpdg

hdgpdg — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:26:27 +0000

Have a wonderful time – we love Stockbridge too and spent quite a bit of time in that gorgeous church across the street. And wishing you a very happy birthday!!