OK Acres Shetlands: Flip Flop

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Flip Flop

I know most of you saw my post yesterday with the flood waters knocking on my door at work, and the mini geyser in the lawn. Well, today there's a snow storm......that's right folks, you heard me........ S N O W and lots of it.

I know it's kind of hard to see, but just above that bush in the lower left corner is where the geyser appeared yesterday. Welcome to Wisconsin, where freakish weather is normal.

Yesterday's high temp: 58 degrees F
Today's high temp: 25 degrees F

33 degree change in 24 hours and now I'm sneezing and my throat is sore.......stupid bugs are awake again, but I will defeat them!!!!

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Retired KnitterJanuary 30, 2013
Well, I am not much on flooding. That is just a mess. But I LOVE snow. It is beautiful.
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ShirleyJanuary 30, 2013
We had rain, sleet, then blowing snow. We didn't get as much as some areas, but it was cold, cold, and cold. I don't think I could handle what some are getting. I like the pictures. It is so pretty the way that it sticks to the trees. Have a great day. Your Missouri Friend.
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MichelleJanuary 30, 2013
I love your header photo! Looks much more pleasant than snow....
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Tanya January 30, 2013
Holy crap - did the snow plug the geyser?????????? Hoping you feel better soon - we have had our share of illness since Christmas here, too. No fun - take care! Happy snowless Thursday - Tanya
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thecrazysheepladyJanuary 31, 2013
Just crazy.
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We live close to the IL/WI border, almost perfectly centered in the state. Our farm is 4 miles west of Monroe, WI and tucked back off the main road in a peaceful little valley.

We are home to a flock of Purebred Shetland sheep, 1 alpacas, 2 llamas, 3 horses, a flock of laying hens, a couple Maremma guardian dogs, our house dog, Tess and our 2 house cats.

We strive to raise all our animals using as little chemical input as we can manage, and part of our goal for the herd is to breed towards parasite resistance. All of our animals are treated with respect, kindness and love, and are free to graze and roam our pastures. Our main focus is on fiber animals, but horses are my first love, so we do a lot of trail riding as well.

Having a connection with the food, fiber and meat we raise is something that holds great value for my husband and myself, as well as making sure that the animals in our care are treated with kindness no matter where their journey may lead.

My focus for my Shetlands is to raise, soft, silky, fine-fleeced animals without disregarding conformation, mothering ability, hardiness and temperament. Our focus is polled, fine fleeced Registered Purebred Shetland sheep. But we also have a few crossbred sheep and pet or fiber sheep for sale.

I do sell some of my fiber, roving and yarn and have a limited number of Shetland pelts for sale. I am an avid knitter, and have just recently begun to spin and now addicted to that as well. Life is quite simply.......perfect!

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Flip Flop

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