....Just kidding. But not really. As excited as I have been to been living the "quasi farm life" lately, Sammy, the oldest goat, has about plucked my last nerve. As most of you know, we have two Nigerian Dwarves; Sammy is about 1 year old now, and Jack is about 4 months old. I don't regret getting them (at the moment, anyways), but I do wish we had gotten another smaller baby instead of Sammy. Unfortunately, he was with his breeder long enough for her to spoil him rotten, so now, he can be the most annoying little creature. Jack, on the other hand, is more independent and goes about his own business, while still being friendly.
Despite my best efforts to fence off the garden, Sammy has learned to lean the fence over and climb it. He single-handedly devoured a 12 X 15 block of corn this year. The last time I caught him in the garden, I was threatening to grill him for dinner until a good friend reminded me of their family's rule about not putting anything on the table that had a name. The main problem is that our backyard, while very large, is not set up so great for the goats as our deck / patio is all open to the yard and they can come up on it as they please. So, my next big project is to install a railing. Sharon and I found a really cool nautical-looking design that uses top and bottom wood rails with rope in between. Of course....I'm sure Sammy will try to eat the rope.
So enough venting....I'm sure these goats will live looooooooong lives. I think once we get the railing up, I will enjoy watching them play and graze in the YARD. Our next house purchase will need to come with some acreage.
I pulled another two buckets of squash today, a bag of tomatoes, and 15 ears of corn. I have been freezing and giving squash away left and right since I'm over 100 pounds on my harvest so far (and the plants are still FULL of blossoms). If anybody wants any, let me know how much you'd like! I have yellow straightneck, zucchini, and pattypan (the round white squash with scalloped edges).
Sharon began back at school today with her band camp, which runs all week. I know this is a stressful time of year for her, but she seemed to be excited. I always kind of enjoy this week as I typically enjoy being around her band group; there are also always fun activities scheduled for the week (bowling, pool party, etc.). Soon she will be back at school full time - it always hits Hokie the hardest, as he is crated much of the day (if you have met our dog, you would understand). I'm sure it will be hard on John as well, as he will be at the sitter, but at least he gets to hang out with his "favorite little girl" and the sitter's son. He has grown and developed so much, so I'm sure he will be a change for everyone.
Buffett concert in 26 days!
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