in more ways than one...
When Joyce told me a baby bull had been born on Friday, I drove up to her place Sunday morning to see him.
I found him napping, so drove on up the steep hill to Joyce's house.
On my way, I passed papa bull and young bull, that I think has been fixed to live as a steer.
At Joyce's house, I was met by Judah and Carmen, her dogs, and Einstein, the cat. Both dogs were at my house the day before, when Joyce came over with fresh eggs someone in the canyon had shared with her.
After Judah and Carmen jumped out of her truck and ran over to where Samson and Faith were in their fenced-in dog run, a big ruckus ensued. Mainly girl-driven.
I've seen Judah and Samson sniffing each other gently through the fence. So no problems there.
It's an entirely different story with the girls.
Anyhow, for the first time in a year, Joyce and I sat on her veranda with a cup of coffee and talked. It felt like normal life had returned. While this is not entirely true, it gave me, once again, a sense that the thin line of hope and light at the end of this long dark tunnel was growing a tiny bit wider.
I'm glad that your life is returning to almost normal and that you could visit your friend on the varanda... I was wondering if the cattle are surrounded by an electric fence. This picture reminds me of when I had to go help pick up new born calves in the field and sometimes the mother was very protective of the new born.
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Hugs,
Julia
No, Joyce doesn't have electric fences. Bob who lives on her land has for his horses because Pony is an very talented escape artist.
Deletenormal talking is what i miss the most over this last year... i fully understand how much you enjoyed that moment... love the cows and baby bull
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds delightful. I too miss that so much. To see someone's actual face and not just forehead and eyes. Have the feeling this could come soon.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I love babies (all God's creatures) ---except one...I don't like snakes! lol
ReplyDeleteOh, to sit a chat with a friend is a way to bring back normalcy & happy memories!! I hear ya.
(Your sister HAD Down Syndrome?). I assume she has passed, but I bet she was the love of your life. People just don't understand how they can light up our lives & show us what decency & compassion really is in life!!
So true about Down syndrome people.
Deleteso nice for you that you were able to visit with Joyce again. Love the photos. We are having yet another snow storm -
ReplyDeleteWe are too, it's snowing like crazy here. I love it, Samson loves it, Faith -- not so much.
DeleteI would bet this is one of the best visits you have ever had!
ReplyDeleteI have heard it said that girl dogs tend to be very snippy with each other. I guess it's an instinct. I hope the little light at the end of this pandemic tunnel will get brighter and brighter, and that we don't have the setbacks some are fearing might happen (the mutations, a big jump up in cases, etc.).
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have a civilized visit and a sighting of a new bull. Lovely day all around.
ReplyDeleteIt's those little normal things in life that bring the most pleasure these days, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Inger and think that as we get our vaccines, our tunnel will allow more light in...jp
ReplyDelete"thin line of hope and light at the end of this long dark tunnel was growing a tiny bit wider." :)
ReplyDeleteHow nice to sit and visit with your friend. I love to watch the calfs run around and play and then all of a sudden lay down and take a little nap. :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very enjoyable ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
XO enjoy the fresh snow. knowing that Spring awaits soon.
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Hi Inger - how wonderful to read ... and so pleased you and Joyce could 'chew the cud' - hope the wintery weather is going! Cheers Hilary
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