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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Ewe'll be coming down the mountain..
"Oh, wow! How funny. I'm on my way and there is just some random sheep walking down the road," a co-worker said to me on her way into the office.
"Welp, can't be one of our sheep, because ours are way up in the high county and not quite making their way down the mountain yet."
7 hours later.
As I'm making dinner J says to me, "Do you want to know something pretty cool that happened today? It's amazing, actually."
I was all ears considering my husband NEVER uses the word "amazing".
He continued, "A few weeks ago, D (our herder up in the high country with the sheep) told me when I went to move camp that he lost a ewe. He told me she was sick and he doctored her, but she went astray and he couldn't find her and I hadn't heard anything since.
I made a map to give some perspective and to further prove that sheep are not stupid animals...or, at least ours aren't.
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The Friday our mama made her way home, there was a picture of her on the front page of our local paper! They caught her crossing the busiest intersection in town!
Mama is now home at the ranch and will be reunited with her babies this weekend when the large herd works it's way home from the mountain!
"Welp, can't be one of our sheep, because ours are way up in the high county and not quite making their way down the mountain yet."
7 hours later.
As I'm making dinner J says to me, "Do you want to know something pretty cool that happened today? It's amazing, actually."
I was all ears considering my husband NEVER uses the word "amazing".
He continued, "A few weeks ago, D (our herder up in the high country with the sheep) told me when I went to move camp that he lost a ewe. He told me she was sick and he doctored her, but she went astray and he couldn't find her and I hadn't heard anything since.
Well, today E (our herder here at the ranch) came up to me and asked if D ever said anything about losing a ewe. I told him that he had, but he wasn't sure where she went off too. E said, 'I think she is here.' Apparently, the sheep walked herself home! She was here on the county road just grazing alongside the fence line waiting to be let it in."
Now, who said sheep were stupid animals?
We did a little bit of recon and it seems like mama ewe walked about 35 miles through mountainous terrain over the course of approximately three weeks. Mama endured lonely and cold nights without her flock, and I imagine she fought off a few bear and coyote in the process. ;)
Why do we think this is the route she took? This is the route the sheep take off the mountain every fall when we bring them home. It's the only way she knows.
Another question you might be thinking - how do you know it was YOUR sheep? All our sheep are marked with ear tags and this one was marked with red chalk on her back. D marked her with red chalk when she became ill so it would be easier for him to spot her in the herd.
The Friday our mama made her way home, there was a picture of her on the front page of our local paper! They caught her crossing the busiest intersection in town!
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Friday Fun.
One of the great things about being a sheep rancher's wife is that every sheep story my friends come across, they send it to me.
Ever wonder where sheep go to shop?
Here is a fun story you are sure to enjoy on this Friday afternoon! Sheep in a Store.
Ever wonder where sheep go to shop?
Here is a fun story you are sure to enjoy on this Friday afternoon! Sheep in a Store.
Have a bewetiful weekend!
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Mutton Mondays - Thanks to the USDA
The USDA announced last month a $170 million dollar purchase of lamb, pork, chicken and catfish for federal food nutrition programs, including food banks, National School Lunch Program and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.
The purchase aims to alleviate pressure on farmers that have been affected by the recent drought and to help avoid rising food costs for consumers.
It is said to be the worst drought year since the 1950's.
The purchase breakdown in dollars is:
$100 million in pork products; $10 million in catfish; $50 million in chicken; and $10 million in lamb products.
The purchases will assist "producers who are currently struggling due to the challenging market conditions and the high cost of feed resulting from the widespread drought," Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak said in a statement.
The purchase aims to alleviate pressure on farmers that have been affected by the recent drought and to help avoid rising food costs for consumers.
It is said to be the worst drought year since the 1950's.
The purchase breakdown in dollars is:
$100 million in pork products; $10 million in catfish; $50 million in chicken; and $10 million in lamb products.
The purchases will assist "producers who are currently struggling due to the challenging market conditions and the high cost of feed resulting from the widespread drought," Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak said in a statement.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
My niece is missing - I need your help! *edited*
Hi friends!
It's been a while, I know...and while I owe you more than a few good posts I'm here to ask for your help.
I usually don't post too many bits of personal information especially regarding my family, location, names, etc., but this circumstance calls for it.
My niece, Antoinette Garrison has been missing for 3 weeks yesterday. She is 16 and we fear she is in danger or being held against her will. She is classified as a "Runaway" because she left a note saying that she wanted to go back home (she was born and raised in VA, but recently moved to Northern Colorado). After 3 weeks, if she was in fact heading to VA she should have been there by now. While law enforcement in Fort Collins, CO and Charlottesville, VA are doing everything they can, the more we get her face out there the better.
Until she is classified as a "Missing Person" the media won't touch the story so this is why I'm asking for your help.
If you have any friends or family in Colorado and/or Virginia would you please share this flyer/blog post?
Here is a link to a google doc if you would like to hang up a flyer or two or twenty in or around your area. please click here for flyer
Also, if you would take a moment to like the Find Antoinette Garrison page on Facebook it would be more than appreciated. We need all the help we can get.
Here is a podcast with my sister, Annette Garrison that gives more details on the case.
Thank you so much! It means so much to my family. Truly, it does.
-veronica
My niece was found alive on 9/17/2012 in Laredo, Texas. She is home with her parents. Thank you so much for sharing this page and helping us spread the word. We are very thankful for everyone that showed so much love and support.
-veronica
It's been a while, I know...and while I owe you more than a few good posts I'm here to ask for your help.
I usually don't post too many bits of personal information especially regarding my family, location, names, etc., but this circumstance calls for it.
My niece, Antoinette Garrison has been missing for 3 weeks yesterday. She is 16 and we fear she is in danger or being held against her will. She is classified as a "Runaway" because she left a note saying that she wanted to go back home (she was born and raised in VA, but recently moved to Northern Colorado). After 3 weeks, if she was in fact heading to VA she should have been there by now. While law enforcement in Fort Collins, CO and Charlottesville, VA are doing everything they can, the more we get her face out there the better.
Until she is classified as a "Missing Person" the media won't touch the story so this is why I'm asking for your help.
If you have any friends or family in Colorado and/or Virginia would you please share this flyer/blog post?
Here is a link to a google doc if you would like to hang up a flyer or two or twenty in or around your area. please click here for flyer
Also, if you would take a moment to like the Find Antoinette Garrison page on Facebook it would be more than appreciated. We need all the help we can get.
Here is a podcast with my sister, Annette Garrison that gives more details on the case.
Thank you so much! It means so much to my family. Truly, it does.
-veronica
My niece was found alive on 9/17/2012 in Laredo, Texas. She is home with her parents. Thank you so much for sharing this page and helping us spread the word. We are very thankful for everyone that showed so much love and support.
-veronica
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