GOATS CAN SWIM!

But not very well, as Fawn discovered when she rambunctiously bounded over the edge of the stock tank and splashed into the water.  Fortunately, I was out with Thor.  She was not a happy camper as I fished her out of the tank.  Apparently she got some water in her ears as she shook her head for several minutes.  Also fortunate was the fact that at the time she pulled this little stunt, it was still 69 degrees outside.

I am leaving the country for 10 days.  I certainly hope none of her playmates tries the same thing while I'm gone.

Sorry, no pictures.  I was too busy getting her out of the water and dried off.  She was not happy about the towel drying either.

more jumping and playing

We love to jump and play

Kid Pics

blonde brownie & ivory 

 Midnight Star and Fawn

 Ivory

 Midnight Star & Fawn

 Oxi

 Midnight Star & Kennecot

 Kennecot

Fawn

Kids and cold weather

We are heading into our 5th day of weather that won't break the freezing mark (but at least will make it into double digits on the plus side).  The low has only been a negative 17 on Monday night.  Amazingly, all the kids have come through the cold doing well including DayBreak, the bottle baby.  It has been too cold to be out taking pictures, so you will need to wait another couple of days to see them all here.

I'm not sure I could have found the camera in all the layers of clothing I put on before going outside. (long Johns, Sweat Pants, heavy socks, shoes and rubber boots, tee shirt, sweat shirt, insulated cover-alls, scarf, hat, hood, gloves, and a heavy winter coat.  I'm sure the Michelin Man was jealous.

The goats did much better with the cold than their caretaker.  I am totally miserable.  I generally don't get sick and so when I do I am angry as well as ill.  I've been slathering on the Vicks Vapor Rub and had to resort to actually taking some cough syrup last night.  I don't take drugs unless I feel there is no other option.  Hopefully the cold will run its course, the weather will warm and all will be good.