Lesley Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 (edited) When will it ever stop raining? Yesterday we had arranged to fetch the sheep at 2.30. It started raining mid morning The journey down the M40 was horrendous! It was bad enough between here and Banbury - Banbury to Bicester was awful. It was so dark it was like 5pm at 2pm The sheep were no trouble to get into the trailer but we were all thoroughly soaked by the time they were in....................................... ......................................... and then there was all the paperwork We didn't get home until it was dark and Carl struggled to stop the car and trailer from becoming stuck in the muddy ruts left by the tractor. The field shelter was suppose dto be built on Tuesday but I think the two lads who were supposed to be building it thought they were builders - they didn't turn up We left the trailer in for them to go into if they wanted but as they are Shetland sheep, they should be OK with a bit of bad weather. I opened the curtains this morning and could see all 6 of them just past the chickens run They are...... Two original ewes, one of their daughters and then the three had a ewe lamb each, this spring Edited November 23, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Oh Lesley they look wonderful! I just LOVE sheep!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 What a great view to wake up to They are lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Ahh, the sheep are lovely and mostly looked towards the camera too to have their photo taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Fantastic Lesley! Were you out there in your PJs and wellies taking the photo? How is Pearl? We must catch up on her news soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Well done Lesley and Carl the sheep are lovely, are you going to train Jazz to herd them.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 can you imagine?........ She'd be a nightmare! Can't wait to see them Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Lesley, your sheep are gorgeous, I love them! We have had sheep in the field behind our house recently and I really love to hear them. They've been left there all night and I can lie in bed listening to them. It's not an invasive sound like other animals, just gentle. I hope you enjoy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 My aunt and uncle have sheep at the bottom of their graden in Yorkshire - it's a lovely sound isn't it? They're such gentle creatures I remember when those lambs were being born at Pearl's place, it'll be nice to see them grown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 I don't wear PJ's - and def. not the weather for going out naked I was dressed and wearing wellies I'll PM you about Pearl etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 You didn't do a Carl then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 The sheep are really lovely Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Lovely We used to rear (caid?) orphaned lambs when I lived at home, bottle feeding them it was brilliant, I realy like sheep karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I had a lamb called Herbert when we lived in Shetland. He was gorgeous and used to follow me around the garden and chase the chickens. And people say gambolling lambs without really understanding what it's like when lambs really do go nuts and kick up their heels and frolick. I love sheep. Want sheep. Need new house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Lesley, your sheep are gorgeous, I love them! We have had sheep in the field behind our house recently and I really love to hear them. They've been left there all night and I can lie in bed listening to them. It's not an invasive sound like other animals, just gentle. I hope you enjoy them! You can count sheep when you can't sleep now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 It wont take Lesley long Chocs there are only 6 of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 They would have to jump a fence then run to the back of the queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Wonderful, Lesley! The sheep, not the journey to get them! Great photo as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Lesley the sheep look wonderful, and their paddock looks huge. Are they for meat or pets or wool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Meat and wool Martin - we're hoping to have lambs next May. CC - I never thought about counting the sheep CC and I had a good chat the other morning at around 3.45 - she was up with toothache and I was up after a panic attack. Nice to see a familiar name at that time in the morning - I thought I was going to have to hop over to the US forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Lambs, How cute. I really want a small holding but I can't afford one just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Well - i had to wait until I was over 50, so you can too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thanks! That's very inspiring, you should be saying "well if you work hard at school and get a good job etc." How old is Hught FW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 I think he's early 40's Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 i thought he was younger. Maybe I'll just have to go and buy a lottery ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
