That is fascinating work. Thanks for spelling it out so clearly. I bruise easily so I always keep arnica gel nearby when I'm feeling athletic. It stops the discoloration and pain. And Miss Lucy has the most adorable expression on her face in the close-up.
The photographs are as wonderful as your narration -- sheep in full wool and their new sleek springtime look, the bruised knee to keep things real, the adorable sweeper to keep things cute. I knew I'd been reading your 'stack for a while when I looked at the first picture and said aloud, "Oh look, there's Brandy horse."
Wow what a day. Didn't know fake knees could bruise like that. The colors tell the level of pain. Now, if I knew you had Owen I would have somehow made it. He would have to come back with me and be with my 5-year-old grandson OWEN! Little boys at that age absolutely crack me up! I can hardly breathe because of laughing so hard at their conversations and antics. Rest, take care of your bruises and be proud of what you accomplished. I believe that as women we overcome hardship not for ourselves but to be a role model for all those 'little darlings'. When they get a 'fake knee' they will be amazed at how strong you were and are.
Wow, thank you. I wish you could have been here! I think you might have had a fight about Owen!! As for being strong, maybe in 100 years someone will read all these posts and think that. Right now, I’m just trying to survive.
I hope the bruises go away! Thank you for an overview of the robust shearing day. It was a treat to read. I hope you could take moments of rest this weekend, in-between the relentless farm chores and other jobs, of course.
Oh, my, woman! Very fine work all around but most especially on your part! All that prep and pre- care only to work even harder hardest on the day. Plus injury and near miss and..!
You are quite something!
Maybe a little topical antiinflammatory cream on those bruises? Arnica or Preparation H, ya know. And here’s wishing you as much rest as you may for a spell, too.
Your flock is wonderful, and they are fortunate sheep’s to have such a good shepherdess taking care of them! That knee makes mine twinge sympathy, just looking at it! Hope it heals up soon!
That is fascinating work. Thanks for spelling it out so clearly. I bruise easily so I always keep arnica gel nearby when I'm feeling athletic. It stops the discoloration and pain. And Miss Lucy has the most adorable expression on her face in the close-up.
Thank you. It was such a hard hit that I think if I skipped the arnica I probably would not be walking today but gimping around.
The photographs are as wonderful as your narration -- sheep in full wool and their new sleek springtime look, the bruised knee to keep things real, the adorable sweeper to keep things cute. I knew I'd been reading your 'stack for a while when I looked at the first picture and said aloud, "Oh look, there's Brandy horse."
Love and big respect to you and all your farmful.
Thank you. Miss Brandy horse is put out with us for taking her friends away from her. She is quite vocal about her displeasure!
What a huge task it is!! I have even more appreciation for all the work required to get the shearing done. May your knee heal quickly. Take care :)
Thank you, It is a labor of love.
Wow what a day. Didn't know fake knees could bruise like that. The colors tell the level of pain. Now, if I knew you had Owen I would have somehow made it. He would have to come back with me and be with my 5-year-old grandson OWEN! Little boys at that age absolutely crack me up! I can hardly breathe because of laughing so hard at their conversations and antics. Rest, take care of your bruises and be proud of what you accomplished. I believe that as women we overcome hardship not for ourselves but to be a role model for all those 'little darlings'. When they get a 'fake knee' they will be amazed at how strong you were and are.
Wow, thank you. I wish you could have been here! I think you might have had a fight about Owen!! As for being strong, maybe in 100 years someone will read all these posts and think that. Right now, I’m just trying to survive.
I think I need a nap after reading about your adventures! Thanks for including your description of the lunch!
LOL it was a long day!
So much hard work! Hope you are getting some rest. Great pictures and explanation of the most important day. Thank you!
Thank you! I did get a good nap in today!
I hope the bruises go away! Thank you for an overview of the robust shearing day. It was a treat to read. I hope you could take moments of rest this weekend, in-between the relentless farm chores and other jobs, of course.
Thank you. I actually just woke up from a 1 1/2 nap LOL!
Oh, my, woman! Very fine work all around but most especially on your part! All that prep and pre- care only to work even harder hardest on the day. Plus injury and near miss and..!
You are quite something!
Maybe a little topical antiinflammatory cream on those bruises? Arnica or Preparation H, ya know. And here’s wishing you as much rest as you may for a spell, too.
Thank you. I’ve been putting arnica on it since it happened. I suspect it would be much worse if I had not 🤣
Tough and clever you!
Your flock is wonderful, and they are fortunate sheep’s to have such a good shepherdess taking care of them! That knee makes mine twinge sympathy, just looking at it! Hope it heals up soon!
Thank you. I appreciate it very much. I hope it does also, it's tough to bend it LOL!
Alternating heat and ice, heavy on the ice, I suppose.
Will do!!
Loved this post! (Except for the part about the bruise -- hope it'll heal quickly!) Your sheep are adorable.
Thank you!!
There always seem to be *some* shenanigans on Shearing Day, lol. Ours is scheduled for the end of April. Thank you for sharing!!🙏
I wish you less shenanigans!!! Hope your's goes smoothly and I hope you will let us know how it goes!!
Thanks for sharing this glimpse into your life: the joy, the softness, and the bruises!
Thank you for reading!