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WannaBe In the Country
http://www.wannabeinthecountry.blogspot.com
My husband and I moved from the suburbs to a small farmette in South Carolina, where we're trying to go back to nature. We have a horse, some goats, and some ducks, and we're trying to plant and sustain native plants.
Recent Posts
December Days
I was away this week, and came back to a cold, windy day today, but with beautiful clear light. Gus the horse is growing a longer coat for the cold to come, and is looking a bit shaggy.One of the goats has developed a beautiful soft fur-like winter c...
Irving Becomes Part of the Family
New cat Irving is passing the final test for becoming (and staying) part of the family. Our 18-year-old cat Boot predictably put up a fuss at the new arrival. Boot's lived in six countries, and has seen his share of impudent new cats, and he was NOT ...
How to Make a Man Happy
No, not that - this is a family blog!THIS is how to make a man happy....brand new 'Black Friday' HD TV and a good football game......
Counting Our Blessings...
It's been a beautiful Thanksgiving so far. I'm grateful for so many things...* This beautiful new life we have out in the country. We love having animals, watching the scenery change, and enjoying the peace and quiet. I'm grateful to have a stable jo...
Recipe for a Bath
Take one goofball, naive young cat.Add one wily, slightly older, farm-smart cat with a dash of humor.Mix in a couple of goats.What have you got?Wily cat teaching goofball cat to roll in GOAT PEE.Post-recipe cleanup: Goofball cat's first bath. ...
Irving is WELL
It's been a week since Irving the cat came home from the vet, and it appears....fingers crossed....that he's completely over his horrific cold. We really thought he wasn't going to make it, so this is a huge relief.Irving looks relieved too, don't yo...

