MY WORLD ~ Farm Friends

Poor old Goosie, she lost her mate last year and hasn't laid an

egg since . . . at least she can still goose-step and she has struck

up a firm friendship with our last remaining chook (read chicken

if you are in N.America). Both of them have a topknot.

Kelpie enjoying the sunshine

and an orphan rescued by one of my softy granddaughters.

She brings anything lost or hurt home . . . the last thing we

needed was a Billy goat kid, cute though.

Although these are one of our national emblems and very pretty

to look at, they are now in ever increasing numbers and very

destructive to fences.

A couple of happy cows came to say hallo as I passed the paddock

and at the end of the Wild Wood, our black sheep had yet again

had black and white twins.

She was very protective of them and led then away as soon as she

heard me.

The world is full of contrasts, click on the Logo and see many wonders, or better

still, join in yourself!

Nature Notes ~ The Wonders of Spring

The wonders of spring burst forth in ever greater measure,

I step outside my door and my senses are swayed by an

onslaught of scents. The orange tree in full bloom, a mass of

roses, philadelphus and scented orchids. The wisteria has just

finished as have the apple blossoms, yet in their place there are

drifts of white and pink hawthorns in the paddocks.

A tree peony bows her head to listen to the chatter of

forget-me-nots.

The shade house is bursting with sprays of orchids

and lilacs, although near the end of their season, still exude

their bitter-sweet perfume.

A few pelargoniums have recently found their way into my

garden and add an extra splash of colour.

Also these little purple daisies, Felicia augustifolia.

Another find and new addition so dear to my heart, a wildflower

in the country of my birth that grows on the wayside between

where my elder brother lived and where he now lies. Precious

memories awaken with the ringing of these beautiful blue bells.

Last but not least, springtime is the time for shearing the sheep

and tomorrow this little one will have trouble recognising its

own mother who will be slender as a willow wand when relieved

of her heavy fleece.

There is so much more I would lie to show you but one must

not bore on for ever.

All photos enlarge for those who are interested.

Thanks to Michelle of Rambling Woods for hosting this interesting meme.

Do click on the Logo to join in or just see what others have to say.

MY WORLD ~ 38 A Country Idyll

Although it is still winter and not spring, flowers
bloom and lambs are arriving



sheep gaze out from behind the boles of the trees



and gracefully graze on the grass that is green



deigning to glance at me as I pass.



Across the road a change of scene, what goes up

soon comes down as well

the race for the meals on wheels gathers pace

a perfect time to check on the herd and newborn calf

while the dogs are marching homeward bound after

checking the boundaries all around.

All pictures like being enlarged, so do the animals!

For a broader view of the world, click on the Logo.

Thanks to the MY WORLD team for keeping up this

wonderful meme

Spring ~ in lighthearted vein

Spring is springing

the birds are singing

and bees are winging
from petal to bloom

The breeze is drifting
my spirits lifting

sunlight is shifting
dispelling all gloom

The tree tops swaying
the hens start laying
there is no gainsaying

the call to go forth

The meadows are calling
and cats caterwauling

lambs prancing and frolicking

in grass to their knees

Life now is beginning
the frosty nights thinning
the dance of the seasons

is stepping in tune.

Click on pictures to enlarge.