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The LazyB welcomes Rockwell
Nov 6th
A bit of a belated post but the LazyB welcomed Rockwell into the world on the 8th September 2009. We had been waiting days for the big event and had a midwife and vets on standby. There was so much anticipation and the nerves were at breaking point. Gosshawk and been dripping milk for a few days and we had almost given up on anything happening. We had a paddock outside our bedroom window and the idea was that we would hear when something happened. Well it did happen but we didn’t hear – she simply popped Rocky out without us knowing. Carmen just happened to look out the window and saw the dog sniffing her and that was the clue that she had given birth.
Leather Braiding – First Attempt
Aug 19th
This is my first attempt at braiding leather. I tried to make a braid on a key ring. Basically it is a 4 part round braid without a core and finished off with a Turk’s head Knot.
I used 3mm thong that I purchased from Woodheads in Pinetown. It didn’t come out too badly although the start was a bit messy and the knot could have been tighter and closer to the braid.
A tribute to Rosie
Apr 23rd
It is with great sadness that we learnt that we will have to put Rosie down this week. She has suffered for a while now with a cancerous tumour on her right eye. It was cut out some years ago but has regrown and is currently draining into the lymph glands. After numerous consultations with vets we have finally decided to have her put down on Friday. She will be a great loss to us and to her little herd that she so faithfully controls. Who is going to lead them up to supper and breakfast now that she is going? Thankfully we have her foal Picasa (Baba) who is the spit image of her – we will never forget her when we look at him. Thank you Rosie for the lovely friend you have been to us and for all you’ve been to make our lives better. We have truly loved you.
