Photo by Zornelar Photography

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Frost, fog, and felines- and a little black'n'white


I never realized just how many spider webs there are in trees until I went out to take a photo of the foggy valley this morning. I've heard it said that at any given moment, anywhere in the world, you're within 6 feet of a spider. It's darn sure true here!
November continues to be mild, and I hope it stays that way for the next couple of weeks while we get some outside projects done. I want to get on the tractor tomorrow and clean the horse pens, and get Ted to build a feed manger for Beamer and Url; darn steer is making a mess in Beamer's shelter where I feed, pees and poops in the hay whereas Beamer always kept it clean. Poor Beamer! When I bring them in if Url lollygags Beamer pins his ears and chomps him on the back! I've started Url on a supplement to put some weight on him, he has that bony dairy calf thing goin' on.
I visited Tess's pups at the hay farm the other day, they are lovely boys, but hard to get photos of because they were glued to my legs! One of them, Theo, lays on top of the freezer in the garage that is their personal room, so I got a photo of him. He's a nice boy! They are getting "brain surgery" in a week or so.
The cats are all getting along, and will even all 4 of them eat out of the same bowl. Can you imagine 4 dogs doing that?
My little girl cat has become more sociable, not so inclined to run and hide, she now lets me pick her up and cuddle; she's even purring out loud now! and she is still in need of a name- something cute and pretty please- just like her.

Took Beamer out for a putt around the hay field, and it was nice to see my dogs in formation at my side. They are really good about sticking right with me- sometimes Reba will range out front, but one "heel!" and she comes right back. I love my dogs.
Sammi will be 8 months old at the end of this month; she is a little taller than Tess right now- she's going to be a big dog!
Beamer looked askance at this sign, so we had to ride up and inspect it.

I am now a published photographer- but that story is for another post!

14 comments:

Cheyenne said...

Well done on the publishing front!

As an ex Pro photographer, I know how exciting it feels to be published for the first time!!

Gail said...

These photos are great and congratulations on officially being a good photographer...I knew it all along.

Sydney_bitless said...

Aha well done getting published.
How about C.A.T for the cat, pronounced "Sea-ay-tea" lol I know not very original. We never name our barn kitties normally.

Susan said...

We're spoiled with our weather here also, want it to hold longer. Beautiful photos.

luvmyhrs said...

Sammie is looking good!

Janice said...

That kitten is too cute. I am super partial to Siamese cats, used to breed them....they paid a lot of my bills for me. Great shots of the dogs. You weren't quite centered with Beamers ears but I can't read it anyhow....but I have a pretty good idea of what it says, could you please elaborate and is this how you got published.

fernvalley01 said...

Good weather is so nice , love all the pics ,but which one got published??? I still say Addie for the cat (Adorable)that or maybe Miss Kitty

Linda said...

Can't wait to hear about being a "published photographer"! I like the new kitten she's cute and she knows it.

Michele said...

shirley, these are such fantastic photos!! i love beamers ears! :D the kitty is soooo sweet! look at her beautiful blue eyes! you could call her azure as her eyes are really blue, or you can call her blue. she is a little gem! look at that nose on the pup :D doesn't it look like a cute little button? hee hee hee!! aww!!!

Cheyenne said...

You always have such great photos!

It sure has been a mild November, eh? I'm soaking up every moment of it...

CCC said...

Can't wait to hear about the publishing thing. : )

GunDiva said...

The kitten looks like a "Sassy" to me.

Congrats on being published and I love your pics.

Merri said...

if you find that gorgeous Cee Aye Tee (my friend named his cat this too!) missing, you might look in my house.
- The Equestrian Vagabond

Far Side of Fifty said...

Something pretty for the Kittens name..how about Belle or Fiona..since you named the other one Thumper..how about Bambi? You will know the right name when you hear it.
Chance had "that brain surgery too" just makes a good dog better..in my opinion:)