Some of us are getting a little impatient, if not exactly desperate, for Spring to finally arrive. One sure sign for me that we’re getting there is when the lambs start showing up! I love lambikins*. Yesterday, Fergus and I stopped the buckboard by one of the old lambing barns that we pass on our way in and out of town. It was his first up close look at these creatures and he was enchanted.
Fergus riveted
When we walked up to the fence, the lambs that had been clustered there all scampered off to their moms seeking protection and comfort. The ewes kept a wary eye on us the whole time, but everyone on both sides of the fence stayed mellow and minded our manners.
Lambikins moms giving Fergus’ mom the eagle eye
The mountains are still a little stark, but it won’t be long before the green will start to flush across the ridge.
In another few weeks, the foals will start to show up in the pastures at the edge of campus and that will be an exciting outing for wee Fergus — he goes a little nuts whenever a horse appears on the TV screen, I can’t wait to see what he does when he sees the real thing.
So, little by little, Spring is happening in my part of the world. The blooming trees are starting to pop, my daffodils have begun to bloom…
As I drove through the mountains to lower elevations yesterday, I saw all the permutations of emerging Spring. While we are still a little barren up here, the valleys are in full redbud and flowering tree glory, and I know that it’s coming our way. This video so beautifully captures this region at this time of year, I have to share…
And, after the sublime >>>> the ridiculous. This is currently Fergus’ favorite video.
I hope that wherever you are, you are able to appreciate Earth’s natural beauty.
Happy Fergus
* Not everyone around here harbors romanticized, childish notions about lambs — K R Brorman raised them as a youngster and they will always be livestock. However, I finally got her to try Persian lamb stew at one of our recent Retreats and she will now EAT lamb. Baby steps.
C C Cedras
K R Brorman
S A Young
10 Comments
March 30, 2017 at 12:02 pm
Love the photos and thank you for the Chopin! (And I can attest, that lamb stew was DELISH!)
March 30, 2017 at 12:41 pm
A lovely Spring post. 🙂
I well remember the new lambs suddenly appearing in the fields in Yorkshire. And Fergus is sooo cute! 🙂
I haven’t eaten lamb in decades; whatever they do to meat these days does not agree with me.
March 30, 2017 at 1:51 pm
I know you’re just entering Fall, now, so have several months before the Spring cycle starts back up. It was EARLY Spring when I visited Capetown and SA years ago (September??), anyway, I fell in love.
I must admit, I love lamb. I try not to associate what I’m eating with the little, silly things sproinging about in the paddock.
March 31, 2017 at 7:12 am
Oh I’m more than happy that it is now autumn – and Cooler! 🙂
Well humans are omnivores, so I don’t have a problem with people eating meat; I just think we could eat a little less and have a meat-free day once a week maybe. 🙂
March 31, 2017 at 7:33 am
Most of my days are meat free, actually, so I agree. Enjoy the cooler temps!
March 31, 2017 at 7:57 am
Today is like low-flying cloud . . . almost drizzly. Perfect! 😀
March 31, 2017 at 8:06 am
And we’re getting a drenching Spring rain! Lovely
March 30, 2017 at 2:30 pm
You made me laugh! And step outside to enjoy a breath of Spring.
March 30, 2017 at 3:08 pm
It’s not already Summer out yonder?! 😏
March 30, 2017 at 4:16 pm
Along with Fergus – I think that is my new favourite video. 🙂