weather – Granny's Homestead

Cold and Lambs

The cold snap was predicted to be here in the afternoon, but has been moved to early morning tomorrow. The wind is not supposed to be so strong as was previously predicted. When I look at the weather, I am always amazed how meteorologists keep their jobs. If I was working for someone, and I…… Continue reading Cold and Lambs

“Roll of the Dice”

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I went to the sheep and goat auction a couple of weeks back. It was good to see old acquaintances and catch up with friends. I had taken three ewe lambs, a ram lamb and a young billy goat to sale. As I do at any auction I walked through…… Continue reading “Roll of the Dice”

Let’s Talk Weather

Photo by Greg on Pexels.com When you did not know what topic to have a conversation with someone about, you choose to talk about the weather. Weather changes daily, is non-political, non-religious and non other things. Weather is a safe topic of conversation. As a sheep farmer, or any person in agriculture, weather plays a…… Continue reading Let’s Talk Weather

“Never Gamble With More Than You Can Afford to Lose”

Photo by John Guccione http://www.advergroup.com on Pexels.com When I was a young girl about ten years of age, our family went to the county fair. The county fair was a wonderful adventure for a young girl who loved animals. We rode carnival rides for the first time and saw many different types of livestock. At…… Continue reading “Never Gamble With More Than You Can Afford to Lose”