tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post9003284584799784204..comments2023-08-28T04:49:47.536-07:00Comments on Milkweed & Teasel: Ugly Naked Sheep DayJennifer Monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10003650742439806128noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-51525078192658749902012-06-11T23:58:12.587-07:002012-06-11T23:58:12.587-07:00Got to say that I just love the look of your shorn...Got to say that I just love the look of your shorn, plump Poll Dorset ewe. And good on you for getting in and doing some shearing yourself. We have a magnificent shearing shed (three stands) but I don't have any sheep on the place - a bit of a bone of contention as I want sheep and he doesn't but then he doesn't knit or spin or weave and I do. Rnjoy your blog too BTW.Fran in Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-30547707410562536442012-05-22T11:25:28.724-07:002012-05-22T11:25:28.724-07:00You enjoyed your glass of wine? I would have been ...You enjoyed your glass of wine? I would have been far bolder and said, "I earned, and enjoyed my BOTTLE of wine. WITHOUT the nicety of a glass." I, too, hate that burning sensation of pain. Sharp pain is almost easier than the incessant, ongoing burning. But, glad you are better, glad sheeps are sheared (I will come next time and provide EMT duty for the bloody ones...), glad you have babies (I am excitedly awaiting my new batch of chicks, including 3 Copper Marans for their Chocolate colored eggs) and I, who don't really "get" horses, now love Alan. What a good guy!Dog Hair in my Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905926891842422113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-49901158253483375292012-05-20T22:01:53.161-07:002012-05-20T22:01:53.161-07:00That wd be working animal hoarders. And yes, Alan ...That wd be working animal hoarders. And yes, Alan is now my favorite animal also! After my Airedale terrorist Cherni Girl, of course...Janice Bendixennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-42833428091840272612012-05-20T07:27:17.210-07:002012-05-20T07:27:17.210-07:00Brava! And thank you for making it clear that shee...Brava! And thank you for making it clear that sheep are absolutely, positively not for me. Although I'm mighty curious about what it's like to shear a sheep, I want to do the big, flat bits and then hand her over to Steve. Once.<br /><br />And I don't begrudge you that Vicodin one little bit.Tamar@StarvingofftheLandhttp://www.starvingofftheland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-79698596266266355522012-05-19T22:57:05.067-07:002012-05-19T22:57:05.067-07:00Peruby - it was my good shoulder that took the hit...Peruby - it was my good shoulder that took the hit this time so I'm sure it will be fine, at least until it wears out as much as my bad one has!Jennifer Monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003650742439806128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-917783548252998322012-05-19T22:55:55.882-07:002012-05-19T22:55:55.882-07:00I'm less afraid of pain than I am of Steve, so...I'm less afraid of pain than I am of Steve, so it was a no-brainer. <br /><br />Having re-read my posts and seen numerous references to wine and pills, it reads like I'm a substance-abusing smallholder. It really is medicinal, I assure you, because I'm so clumsy and injury-prone. Though I suppose we could be classed as animal hoarders if Mike brings home one more dog.Jennifer Monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003650742439806128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-58363994838487137002012-05-19T22:52:22.843-07:002012-05-19T22:52:22.843-07:00Megan, what a crappy experience! I also got the &#...Megan, what a crappy experience! I also got the 'Nick a teat and we kill her' speech on my course but the tutor was supportive and showed us how *not* to do that. I still get palpitations shearing around teats and eyes.<br /><br />Though my technique's improved lots, I couldn't have done it in one day without Steve. He offered to lend me the shears next year, and I may try to tackle a few a day without help next time. Of course, you're more than welcome to come and give me a hand. We pay in cake and wine.Jennifer Monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003650742439806128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-90743952242424001462012-05-19T19:28:50.733-07:002012-05-19T19:28:50.733-07:00I hate that "burning" sensation you spe...I hate that "burning" sensation you speak of. I hope it is healed completely and does not resurface at a later date.Perubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948233191244821909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-23617468810017727332012-05-19T13:43:30.408-07:002012-05-19T13:43:30.408-07:00I walked away from a shearing course when one of t...I walked away from a shearing course when one of the instructors said that if we drop his blade and ding it, we have to buy him a new one. The next instructor was far kinder, but led with "if you nick a teat, she's useless, and we have to kill her." Right. No pressure then. If I had my own, I think I would be in the same camp as you - I.Will.Learn.This.meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064483599165161879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884610467022224157.post-70827199014206569512012-05-19T12:02:38.722-07:002012-05-19T12:02:38.722-07:00God you are brave / good at soldiering on. I'm...God you are brave / good at soldiering on. I'm glad you enjoyed your post-shearing red wine, and very glad Alan was too sensible to kick you in the head! <br />The chicks are adorable in their fluffiness, of course. <br />And I'm happy to see a new post from you, as always.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01656390046187780127noreply@blogger.com