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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
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julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 05:30:43 AM
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For those of you who remember my stories about Elvis, our Hereford Bull, I had to say goodbye to him Sunday. At eight years old, he's getting up there in age for a breeding bull, and it was past time to either sell him, from a practical business standpoint. I just hate it when practical business clashes so hard with the heart. I'm gonna miss him, especially when I hang out my sheets he so loved to play in. He did go to a good farm with lots of 'women' for him to court, which is a good thing, but if I'm not mistaken, the farmer only wanted him for one breeding season. But, I'm not gonna think that far ahead. Ladies, wish him luck. I'm really gonna miss him.
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 12:59:23 PM
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Thanks, Alee! I really needed that hug. Hope your world is wonderful right now! Give Nora a big hug for me!
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 1:06:49 PM
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Oh Julie! I am so sorry! I'm sending you a big, big farmgirl hug right now!
Miss you!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 1:15:02 PM
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Aw, Julie...That's just SO hard! I am going to say a little prayer for Elvis AND for you! Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 1:45:40 PM
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Just saw this, Julie...so sorry about Elvis. You just never know, that farmer may fall head over heels for his personality, just the way you did, and keep him around.
I know it must be so tough and your heart smarts a bit. Just always think about what a loving, wonderful home he had and how much he lit up your day. I love that image of him in the hanging sheets--stinker.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Ms. Treadle
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Leigh-Ann
Northwest
Mississippi
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 4:45:54 PM
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So sorry you had to say goodbye to Elvis. I know how hard it'll be to not see him.
Blessings,
Leigh-Ann
The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary. ~Mary Kurtz
Farmgirl Sister # 1178
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2011 : 3:27:37 PM
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Oh, what a sad post. I'm sorry to hear. Big hugs your way!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 04:46:35 AM
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Ladies, I can't say thanks enough for your sentiments. It is hard losing a pet -- and let's face it, Elvis was my pet, even if he did weigh in over 2,000 lbs. So do me a favor, please. In honor of Elvis, please go give your own pet (or pets) a really big hug for me. If I can't hug him, at least I can (virtually) hug every pet out there! Thanks again, ladies. It means a lot to know y'all are all out there!
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