This post was first written July 19, 2008. It has been a year since Butcher’s Foothills Elsa has come to live with me onthe ranch. At first glance, she was small but quick, slightly nervous, definitely prone tobarking in situations that make her nervous, lost, looking for love, and willing to pleasesomeone since she had left her Oklahoma…
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Reposted for Elsa
I know I said I’d post pics of my scarf tonight… but I always glance through my older posts (links are found on the right sidebar)… and, honestly, I think this is one of my best posts EVER… So I’m reposting. Sometimes, the best words come only once… Missin’ you, Else… *Originally posted February 17,…
Questions and Answers – July 2013 Edition
Karyn: Question for you: The profile picture of you and Elsa…she is terribly muddy. Do you have a story to go with that? Still miss her…. Oh, Karyn, I miss her too! <sniff> I put that up after she died, kind of my little tribute to her… The photo is from 2008. I’d had her…
Lift My Heart
Thank you all SO MUCH for your words of compassion… Reading them all makes me cry and smile at the same time… I am amazed at your thoughtfulness and caring. Elsa will always be padding softly in the corner of my heart… I dreamed of her last night… **** While I’ve been dealing with death,…
Butcher’s Foothills Elsa
English Shepherds were unknown to me just a few years ago. After purchasing Lucas from Mary Peaslee’s Shepherd’s Way, I soon discovered the dog I’d always desired. Devoted, loving, able to work and able to relax… this dog would fit into ranchlife just perfectly. Fate intervened and Lucas was injured. I honestly didn’t know if…
Oh, Else
Thank you all. As the emotions swirl, and I struggle between tears and bouts of ragged coughing, her presence lingers strongly. My Golden Girl. My Sweetheart. Elsa Dear. I roam this blog, in hunt for entries mentioning her name. Her photos appear just as softly as she moved along my side. But best of all,…
Life and…
Butcher’s Foothills Elsa May 10, 2004 February 15, 2013 Give me a day or so, eh? **** February 15, 2012 Wordless Wednesday – “Last Stop Before Home” February 15, 2011 Smiling Here February 15, 2010 No entry. February 15, 2009 Meanwhile… Back at the Ranch February 15, 2008 No entry.
Some Fun!
Another 6″ of white stuff on the ground with this last storm… and Elsa and Dally would like to remind you to have some fun out there! **** If you have any questions, please post them in the comments, and I’ll answer them Tuesday! **** February 10, 2012 No entry. February 10, 2011 Delicate Poo…
Wordless Wednesday – “Cool Lady”
For Wordless Wednesday… Elsa strikes a pose… She’s a cool lady! **** December 12, 2011 No entry. December 12, 2010 The Antlers Quartet one of my most touching posts! December 12, 2009 Magic in the Air December 12, 2008 Goodbye, Heifers
Lookin’ Purty
No, I haven’t forgotten Q&A time… just busy. Supper for nine tonight…and then I just kicked back. I’ll answer those questions and comments tomorrow! It was -5º this morning… and probably colder now… there’s frost on the inside of my windows! The girls and I did manage a walk this morning, though… (I like how…
This x 4
Was working on this: Saw this: Took this: Then this: **** August 26, 2011 Ah, Summertime (evidently the day to take silhouettes of Dally!) August 26, 2010 Just To Make You Happy August 26, 2009 Wordless Wednesday – “Romantic Glow” August 26, 2008 No entry.
Poor Elsa
I wander outside this morning… move my chicken tractor and let the chickens out… and begin visiting with Johnny. He’s here, along with almost everyone else, to load out a truck load of heifers. Almost immediately, there’s a puppy problem. Tully, self-appointed Alpha, is in a Big Fight with little Chabot. Even though Chabot is…