Saying Goodbye
They went to someone I actually know (at least online). Some of you might know Marguerite Butler. She's the author of several historical romances and at least one paranormal. You can see her books at Goodreads.
When she mentioned she'd be interested in seeing my goats when I was ready to sell, I was elated. We had a lovely visit and it was great to meet a fellow author so close to me. ...well, relatively close.
I was sad to see the girls go, even more than when I sold the buck a few weeks ago, but I know they're going to a good home. Marguerite is a true animal lover. You should read the stories she tells about her rescues and the way she nurses her sick animals. She regularly posts pictures of her farm animals on Facebook.
Marguerite has a lot more goat experience than I do so I know the girls are in good hands.
The first time I brought my goats home I was paranoid beyond belief checking on them nearly every hour. Any time you change an animal's home and feed they suffer stress. I knew so little about goats back then so I was stressed too! You never saw anyone examine poop so closely! LOL!
Heidi was just a baby then. I think I'll miss that goofy goat most of all. I raised her from a 3 month old. She used to love nuzzling Tank, my old rottie. The other goats stayed clear of Tank, but Heidi was fearless...and a little naive. Thankfully, Tank was a true gentle giant. He loved babies of all sorts.
We are that much closer to downsizing our farm. If we can sell our other house we can do some seriously planning on vacations. At this rate, it looks like 2016. I was so hoping we could go up to Chicago this year. I even have a friend who's offered to house and animal sit while we were gone.
Until that house sells, we're tied. We did get some good news about the house. There's a serious buyer but he wants the land rezoned. I don't know if he can pull it off with the City Council, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
This year has been an uphill battle, but somehow it feels like it will all work out in the end. Things happen when they happen and not before. I sometimes think life would've been easier had Greg worked one more year, but having him home has been worth the extra struggles.
Everything will be all right in the end... if it's not all right then it's not yet the end. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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Greg did not need to work an extra year, you need to have him home full time just like it worked out!
But you're right. It ties you up. Not only do you need to find a caretaker while you're gone, but it's a huge imposition and responsibility for the other person.
betty
Susan Says
Cosmic joo-joo is always welcomed too. :)
All my family is there.
When Marguerite said she'd take them, I felt they couldn't have gone to a better home. She was so gentle in their pen, assessing them almost intuitively. When others have come by, the goats were nervous, but with Marguerite they were interested in the company.
re: selling
With us it's the big tract of land behind the house that's been a hindrance. It's in the city now, not country like when we bought it. It's almost archaic because everyone wants nice little suburban homes. They don't know what to do with that much acreage in the city.
We need to sell to people with vision! :)