tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post5364934358403348175..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: we're not getting goatsKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-20763684566400684462013-11-23T16:12:54.842+11:002013-11-23T16:12:54.842+11:00Good for you for listening to your instincts. You...Good for you for listening to your instincts. You certainly have plenty in your life, and sometimes we just have to give up good, even excellent, ideas. My girls are 14 & almost 16 and I just realised the other day that for the next few years, life is going to get even busier before it settles down (what with their driving lessons, part-time jobs, studying, etc!). I hope you get your goats later on! And enjoy your nights out now!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-77829330250465930662013-11-23T00:20:49.406+11:002013-11-23T00:20:49.406+11:00You are wise and thoughtful. I admire your abilit...You are wise and thoughtful. I admire your ability to be realistic about your own resources. Enjoy the nights out :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-50334363648674566002013-11-21T22:56:03.562+11:002013-11-21T22:56:03.562+11:00We buy it as bath milk.
It is illegal for the farm...We buy it as bath milk.<br />It is illegal for the farmer to sell it for human consumption.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-75084371117922048542013-11-21T22:54:55.953+11:002013-11-21T22:54:55.953+11:00BEST!!!!! xxBEST!!!!! xxKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-55293594873265861452013-11-21T22:54:41.898+11:002013-11-21T22:54:41.898+11:00Hello neighbour!
And thanks for the link. Can'...Hello neighbour!<br />And thanks for the link. Can't wait to check it out.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-32741232443571313192013-11-21T22:54:04.659+11:002013-11-21T22:54:04.659+11:00We do but it's illegal for the farmer to sell ...We do but it's illegal for the farmer to sell it for human consumption, so we buy bath milk instead. Crazy.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-79269559967235891092013-11-21T14:01:19.891+11:002013-11-21T14:01:19.891+11:00is there somewhere nearby where you can get some r...is there somewhere nearby where you can get some raw milk? we get it once a week and it lasts a treat - its the best but, i'm with you on the tie down. louiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-60192476272726724862013-11-21T12:52:24.771+11:002013-11-21T12:52:24.771+11:00Hi, I've been reading your blog for a while, y...Hi, I've been reading your blog for a while, you don't live that far from me, I'm in Ballan :) Anyway I wanted to send you a link to a blog I've been reading, it's wonderful and there's so much info about house cows. <br /><br />http://matronofhusbandry.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Anyway, love your blog. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10542716436303545354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-39517921988475712132013-11-21T12:45:40.451+11:002013-11-21T12:45:40.451+11:00I LOVE that last line :-)
Your common sense is a...I LOVE that last line :-) <br /><br />Your common sense is an inspiration. I'm at that point now where I want more animals than is sensible. Were getting two lambs to keep the loan pony happy. And now I want two alpacas to protect the lambs. I feel a bit like the woman who swallowed a fly. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-85236819799109258732013-11-21T12:41:48.629+11:002013-11-21T12:41:48.629+11:00it's so good to listen to your instinct and yo...it's so good to listen to your instinct and your limits. Sometimes what seems like a simple life can get way too complicated!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258730439520383800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-36619217778300987832013-11-21T04:57:36.540+11:002013-11-21T04:57:36.540+11:00You made the right decision for now, in the future...You made the right decision for now, in the future you may want goats, and you may find a friend or two to help you take care of them when you are busy.<br />hugs,<br />MeredtihMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-1892029356233903312013-11-21T02:30:55.454+11:002013-11-21T02:30:55.454+11:00Absolutely getting that. As nice as it would be, ...Absolutely getting that. As nice as it would be, it would tie you down, which is the opposite of what you want to accomplish.Stelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945408396434091632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-35864917336345612042013-11-20T22:23:18.599+11:002013-11-20T22:23:18.599+11:00Yes, animals are a big responsibility. With our m...Yes, animals are a big responsibility. With our multiple dogs, cats, chickens, and a rabbit, we are limited to the amount of time that we can be away. We have a wonderful petsitter who cares for all of them, but 2 weeks is kind of the max we feel we can be away. We would love to do some extended traveling when our little babe in a couple years older, but we'll have to see how many animals we have left in the crew at that point. Do you have access to raw milk in Australia? We are lucky to be able to purchase it here in Pennsylvania from local farmers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-46630716646707906832013-11-20T16:06:22.806+11:002013-11-20T16:06:22.806+11:00thankyou for your honesty!! and absolutely - no mo...thankyou for your honesty!! and absolutely - no more holidays or spontaneous trips away !! <br />I don't know how you do what you do at the moment with 3 busy kids, let along furry kids too!!<br />:)<br />LaurenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378900434626507222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-89846203604848489302013-11-20T14:54:03.356+11:002013-11-20T14:54:03.356+11:00I hear you about being tied down. It was such a b...I hear you about being tied down. It was such a busy summer that even my garden didn't like me. I've thought about different animals, but it wouldn't be fair to them or us, so that thought is on hold for now and maybe forever. And I'm OK with that.Karen Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189370281390432351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-76148415654754250682013-11-20T11:53:19.585+11:002013-11-20T11:53:19.585+11:00God I wish I had braids like that! This blog is in...God I wish I had braids like that! This blog is inspiring, I think it sounds like you've made an excellent decision here. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152664749211729680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-43499106818420487382013-11-20T10:43:56.915+11:002013-11-20T10:43:56.915+11:00You rock! With your complete knowledge of yoursel...You rock! With your complete knowledge of yourself and confidence in your decisions. Way to go you! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202208517560992748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-36998351947141884212013-11-20T10:41:52.454+11:002013-11-20T10:41:52.454+11:00These goats are just beautiful Kate. We have talk...These goats are just beautiful Kate. We have talked about getting milking goats too...but at the moment we have absolutely no green grass to feed a hungry, milk producing animal. It would be an enormous commitment and you make some great points regarding your decision. The slow/self sufficient life is not always easy is it? Some things are just too difficult. <br /><br />I hope you are having a great week xJane Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376686450149490088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-10806610286840500992013-11-20T08:57:03.401+11:002013-11-20T08:57:03.401+11:00Definitely sounds like u made the right decision! ...Definitely sounds like u made the right decision! I do love a nice bit of goat's cheese, but you can get such good stuff in the shops!!!! Xxx Sonya Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328832238187669250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-67586286449418434192013-11-20T07:38:37.628+11:002013-11-20T07:38:37.628+11:00Yes! This makes me happy xxYes! This makes me happy xxTeegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702442895424020150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-29274996760141218422013-11-20T07:38:25.884+11:002013-11-20T07:38:25.884+11:00Yes! This makes me happy xxYes! This makes me happy xxTeegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702442895424020150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-7622330972365060892013-11-20T03:47:00.017+11:002013-11-20T03:47:00.017+11:00Those are pretty big decisions, and as you mention...Those are pretty big decisions, and as you mentioned....maybe its something you can do when the kids are older and you have more time? It does seem like a good idea, having three goats....Hazels Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055776069517669078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-40624958265444453412013-11-20T03:04:37.329+11:002013-11-20T03:04:37.329+11:00So glad to hear that decisions can be re-made and ...So glad to hear that decisions can be re-made and the world keeps on turning. Good for you.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-14214142833827309282013-11-20T02:08:15.953+11:002013-11-20T02:08:15.953+11:00Glad I recently found your blog, love the photos a...Glad I recently found your blog, love the photos and aspirational homesteading you share. The logo is quite cute too. Will have to keep reading and check out your book when it comes available. :)Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-44480582369614559842013-11-20T00:58:09.936+11:002013-11-20T00:58:09.936+11:00My grandparents had 3 three cows as part of their ...My grandparents had 3 three cows as part of their sustainable life and all I remember is my nan washing buckets, clothes, strainers and milking equipment. My granddad did the actual milking but that was just the start of it my nan made butter, cream and other dairy products but I don't remember that so well just the bloody washing up all the time!! So good call for the moment I think. Jo x<br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.com