The Circle Z

Friday, March 31, 2006 - We're Taking the Plunge

My husband and I have decided to splurge on a livestock trailer. We found a good used one this week, and we'll be picking it up tomorrow. The question is: will that almost 40-year-old beat-up truck of my husband's be able to pull it? And if it can, will it stop when the brakes are applied? Details, details...

We've also been talking about buying a just-weaned lamb this spring to frolic around with the kids. The goal of this lamb being lamb chops for next fall/winter. How in the world will we be able to look that cute little lamb in the eyes, all the while knowing its final destination?!? It's easy with chickens. But a lamb? Will it break my heart?

In other animal news, I now have a fully functioning goat-milking stand. It is so very handy, and my knees are grateful that I do not have to squat down anymore. I've been using it now for almost a week, and I don't know how I ever milked without it.

Did you see the new Meatrix yet? Disgusting, yet amusing. Just gross. I bet the people that made that little cartoon had fun doing it.

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I'm a midwestern gal, living my dream life on 7 acres in the country. I love Jesus, my husband, three children, Daisy the Wonder Goat, and our chickens. I'd still love to someday have a miniature jersey milk cow.

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