tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post2373327498803361761..comments2024-03-13T08:42:35.689-04:00Comments on Stuff & Nonsense: The Circle of Life...Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-62247149170229192602012-03-02T22:21:15.420-05:002012-03-02T22:21:15.420-05:00Too bad about Gertrude, but as you said, that'...Too bad about Gertrude, but as you said, that's life. It's not always pleasant. It was nice to make the valiant effort to help her, though.heyBJKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937257563835611400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-60506218984858632932012-03-02T03:31:32.965-05:002012-03-02T03:31:32.965-05:00That's the great thing about living in the cou...That's the great thing about living in the country, Nancy! And my boys have learned so many fascinating things about cows :) I appreciate you taking the time to come by and leave a comment!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-60136315578853244602012-03-02T03:30:14.863-05:002012-03-02T03:30:14.863-05:00We're always happy to help our neighbor out. T...We're always happy to help our neighbor out. They're nice folk and don't mind all our crazy ideas being implemented over here :) Thanks for commenting!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-56690080450528934952012-03-02T03:28:58.929-05:002012-03-02T03:28:58.929-05:00Hi Jennifer, It is indeed! Glad you stopped by. Th...Hi Jennifer, It is indeed! Glad you stopped by. Thanks!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-19983840086174340672012-03-02T03:27:58.384-05:002012-03-02T03:27:58.384-05:00Glad you were able to keep those chickens cool! I ...Glad you were able to keep those chickens cool! I know ours just laze around under the fig bush in the summer :) Thanks for coming over and leaving a comment!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-332109392893106812012-03-02T03:26:38.266-05:002012-03-02T03:26:38.266-05:00Thanks for coming by, Evelyn!Thanks for coming by, Evelyn!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-15408915829827805352012-03-01T19:32:33.293-05:002012-03-01T19:32:33.293-05:00It alway sad when an animal dies...Sure sounds lik...It alway sad when an animal dies...Sure sounds like all you tried your best.....I am sure the farmer really appreciated your guys getting in there and helping him but then rural neighbors do that don't they?Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-29427473276617164992012-03-01T16:11:51.580-05:002012-03-01T16:11:51.580-05:00Obviously her owner had a good soul as did his bes...Obviously her owner had a good soul as did his best for her...but God has his own plans. I'm sure he appreciated help from his "friendly and willing neighbors." That's what makes rural living a blessing~gtyyuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-50477206677541039212012-03-01T15:10:04.151-05:002012-03-01T15:10:04.151-05:00Poor old girl... it is sad when an animals dies &a...Poor old girl... it is sad when an animals dies & so wonderful when one gives birth.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01225068481753271666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-22571422288104420412012-03-01T12:40:34.788-05:002012-03-01T12:40:34.788-05:00Very sad, but a good reminder of what happens some...Very sad, but a good reminder of what happens sometimes when you either live out in the country or have animals yourself. We had three meat chickens that dropped dead in the heat of last summer. I felt horrible, and ran a fan out to their pen until we butchered them.<br><br>Thanks for the homeschooling encouragment, and for visiting Green Acres. :)Greenacresmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702832151439882306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-10445576628746531652012-03-01T11:12:20.936-05:002012-03-01T11:12:20.936-05:00Definitely a fact of life!Definitely a fact of life!Evelyn S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02139868988311962712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-58277735688294434412012-03-01T10:43:40.370-05:002012-03-01T10:43:40.370-05:00Clint, Thanks for commenting and following. Hope y...Clint, Thanks for commenting and following. Hope you have a good day with your projects!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-19253990662475767572012-03-01T10:42:43.502-05:002012-03-01T10:42:43.502-05:00Hi Candy,It's hard when they're so friendl...Hi Candy,<br>It's hard when they're so friendly! They come right up to us and eat fruit or greens...they're like big babies :)<br>Thanks for coming by today!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-25098095675375792942012-03-01T10:41:18.172-05:002012-03-01T10:41:18.172-05:00Hello Nancy, Yes, we have seen many animals die ou...Hello Nancy, <br>Yes, we have seen many animals die out here but it has also given us the opportunity to talk about life & death with our children as they were growing up. And they've seen some beautiful animals come into the world :)Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-55257759327150911352012-03-01T10:38:55.527-05:002012-03-01T10:38:55.527-05:00hi Tree,They have about 60 acres to run on so I kn...hi Tree,<br><br>They have about 60 acres to run on so I know they are happy out there :) Thanks so much for coming by and commenting!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-22399725606435787632012-03-01T10:38:06.465-05:002012-03-01T10:38:06.465-05:00Tanya, Thanks for commenting! It was sad :(Tanya, <br>Thanks for commenting! It was sad :(Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-10187078623636374662012-03-01T10:21:35.953-05:002012-03-01T10:21:35.953-05:00Very nice post, death is a reality in rural living...Very nice post, death is a reality in rural living. Gertrude looks as though she had a good life, can't ask for much more than that.Candy C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07863818451136277378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-86257254868605289432012-03-01T08:07:00.058-05:002012-03-01T08:07:00.058-05:00Anne, I've witnessed many a death here on our ...Anne, I've witnessed many a death here on our place -- and although it can be a sad situation, it's life and death and reality. I appreciate your honesty and commentary on this sensitive subject. <br><br>Thank you for sharing at Rural Thursday. xoxoNancy Claeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-46081877288346549892012-03-01T07:48:54.280-05:002012-03-01T07:48:54.280-05:00So sad, but looking at that big field she was in.....So sad, but looking at that big field she was in...i bet she had a wonderful life. Not many cows get to live to be old cows, ya know. Living in the country you truly do get to see the circle of life first hand. RIP Gertrude.treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01403506013028317754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-32080111580795666162012-03-01T06:51:57.119-05:002012-03-01T06:51:57.119-05:00ohhh i'm so sad for gertrude :(ohhh i'm so sad for gertrude :(Tanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-39350020371271363222012-03-01T06:35:37.840-05:002012-03-01T06:35:37.840-05:00Thanks for stopping by Anne. I will be following, ...Thanks for stopping by Anne. I will be following, by the way my mom just live in Winston-Salem or on the out skirts anyway. My sister lives in Highpoint! Glad to meet you!Clint Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125748678345517185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-18338897178668224632012-03-01T06:32:54.332-05:002012-03-01T06:32:54.332-05:00Thanks, Lisa. I just didn't want to freak anyo...Thanks, Lisa. I just didn't want to freak anyone out but like you say, it is part of life, and it's a huge part of rural living!Anne Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847882215674685241.post-11988431609197367572012-03-01T06:25:31.735-05:002012-03-01T06:25:31.735-05:00Poor Gertrude! None of us live forever.Go ahead a...Poor Gertrude! None of us live forever.<br><br>Go ahead and link up, Anne. It's all just part of life :-)Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.com