
All my sweet goaties have now found new homes. Big sigh! As much as I miss them, however, I do not miss the chores (or all the things I would need to do to upgrade the animal living quarters before the winter). It was definitely the right time for me to move on. I know they have all gone to good farms, and quite a few of them are in Maine so I can visit!
My husband and I got a start on taking down the 16′ livestock fencing, finally. Ugh! It’s a big job. I also cannot believe how overgrown the paddocks have become. While only having a few goats left toward the end, they couldn’t eat the weeds down fast enough to keep things cleared. And now it is a jungle. As the fencing comes down, it is looking a little sad. But, at least we can get the tractor and the bush hog in to get things cut down now that a lot of the fence panels are out.

August and September have also brought all of the charms with it that I remember from so many summers (but not last summer). Warm, less humid days, with cool to chilly nights. My favorites! In this past week we have been treated to seriously autumn-like temperatures. I am not complaining one bit. This is my kind of weather :*) Today is back to warm and a bit humid, but the sun is out and the breeze is blowing so I am happy.

In other news, I am very busy with my fibery pursuits. Did some natural dyeing with some friends a few weeks ago, which I will highlight in another post. I finished the Tour de Fleece with quite a bit of spinning accomplished, and now I really need to get more towels woven. Working on that now!
The best news, however, is that I am adopting a new doggie! I have missed having a dog this past year, but wanted to sort out the livestock first and have a break from all creature responsibilities. But, I just happened to be perusing the Small Dog Rescue of New England one night, and I absolutely fell in love with a dog. Shocking, I know!!! She is approximately 1 year old, and is a scruffy 20 lb wire hair dachshund/terrier mix. I cannot believe how cute she is! I have been dying by inches, waiting for her arrival from Texas. In two days I go down to Connecticut to meet the transport that she is coming in on. I am going on Friday and staying overnight to make the drive home a little less stressful, as it’s southern Connecticut and about a 4.5 hour drive. On a Saturday. Phew! I will of course, have photos of her after I get home :*)
And I can’t believe that September is already halfway gone!