BAA-EWE-tiful Sheep

 Horned Dorset ram

 Border Cheviot Ewe

 North Country Cheviot Ram from NS

 Horned Dorset

 Clun Forest Ewe Lambs- Reserve on left & Grand Champion on right

 Icelandic Sheep Dog

 North Country Cheviot Ram from NS

 North Country Cheviot Ewe from NS

 North Country Cheviot Ewe from NS

North Country Cheviot Ewe from NS

The Canadian Classic Show and Sale was held in Truro this weekend and what a great event it was. There were fantastic sheep from all over Canada and many breeds we normally do not get to see. The Border Cheviot was a new one for me and I admit, they did catch my eye with their sleek clean lines.

We showed some Clun Forest sheep for my friends from Nant Y Mor Farm and were lucky enough to have the Grand Champion Ram, Grand Champion ewe lamb and reserve champion ewe lamb. Funny thing was we almost did not get to show the ram as I was not wearing the required black pants and there was some suggestion that I may get disqualified. Panic was running rampant in my veins when David walked in wearing black dress slacks. A quick switch a roo and much grumbling on Daves part ( grovelling on mine) and now I was legal. Not fashionable, (I have about 6 inches more leg than Dave ), but I was wearing black! Several friends pointed out that I filled his slacks out better then he did!! LOL

We got to see a beautiful Icelandic Sheep Dog which I must say impressed me greatly with its cool attitude and sharp looks. I have always thought the border Collie too neurotic for a dog and even though I expect it to work, I also expect it to like to be in my presence. I have always felt the Borders were too much like cats in that humans were not the prime focus of their lives. If I am honest one of the canines most endearing qualities is it's undying adoration of its owner. Borders never seem too much in to adulation!! This fellow was a welcome change from the expected sheep dog!

Our fleeces placed a respectable 4th and 5th and the one I had for auction sold for around $6/lb so I was very pleased since Gwyneth and I bought the reserve Champion Targhee fleece for $6.50/lb.

All in all a great weekend surrounded by BAA-EWE-tiful sheep!! ;)

Now that I am finally getting back to a normal routine (plus I only have two jobs instead of three!) I have been able to return to some of my old pursuits. I love walking the woodland trails in our county and when possible I take my camera.

This particular morning the light was phenomenal and the flowers were in bloom. The Lady Slippers, Trillium and other plants were a feast for the eyes especially after a long winter. The surprise was a small fir tree that someone added numerous Christmas ornaments too. I loved the brightness and shine and when I got home was pleasantly surprised to see the reflections in the bulb. If you look closely you can see me amidst the trees!!