It’s been a pretty good, little week. Kamel is doing well. The goat kids are growing and full of fun. September has turned to October, but the weather is almost summery at times. I spent one rainy day inside with the goats, but other than that it’s been lazily lounging in the pen in sunshine. I think I took myself a little 5 minute nap when I was sitting with Bruce in my lap and Clark next to us on the bench. Lazy goats and lazy humans. I think the weather shall take a turn for the worse next week. But I have enjoyed the little post-summer warmth.

Got back to training Bruce and Clark in the back-jumping field of excellence. I had started just before Kamel got sick, so I had to abandon it. But they’re just the right age for it now. Quick learners. A little slice of raisin always helps things along too. It’s still so much fun having goat kids jumping around on my back. Love it. And they seem to enjoy it too.

In other news, I got a new camera. The old one got a big spot on the internal sensor. That can’t be cleaned. So, a new toy for me. It has a little less zoom but more megapixels. And we all know more megapixels mean better pictures. FACT. Luckily I still have the great subjects. No one gets tired of goat photos, right? Right?! Right.

And since I’m late and it’s tired I think we’ll just go to the products of the new camera. Goat photo phun.

Starting with another attempt at funnymemes. Celebrating World Animal Day, yesterday.

And then a couple of October morning sunshots.

And a picture from when Kamel was sick. I took lots of pictures and video of her because I was really afraid she would die. But then on the other hand I have video from Magnethe’s last days and I can’t bear to watch that. But I’m just glad Kamel is doing well now. Long may it last.

Little Bruce.

Trying to eat my finger.

Mighty Herman.

Kamel all better.

Better not be an empty hand this time!

Mia.

And Mia.

Palle hanging out.

Sitting with Bruce.

Release me, human!

And some more Kamel shots.

The princess and I.

Bruce on the bench.

Sweet Clark of Mio’s.

Herman of the blue skies.

Herman the twain-eared.

I wonder what Herman is doing here. And I wonder what Kamel thinks about it…
It’s amusing when Herman starts putting the moves on Kamel. She complains and runs away. Too bad she can’t get pregnant. Although maybe it’s for the best, if she’s not strong enough for it.

I missed that goofy look.

Looks like Mio has taught Bruce and Clark how to stand at the fence and scout for humans.

And finally the #Palleface.

And a goatlog. With a little rain and shine. And a lot of goats.

And that’s all for this week, folks. C U in the next 1.

It’s been a pretty good week. Kamel’s recovery has continued nicely. I have spent a lot of time with her. Making sure she gets something to eat and just walking around with her. Letting her get some peace from the others and the chance to go around and pick fallen leavse and apples. She has definitely gotten her spirit and appetite back now. I’m so relieved. I was really worried this would be another goat tragedy to add to the list. But it looks like this time things will be okay. Of course I’ll still worry that she’ll have a relapse or something. But for now it looks like she’s almost back to her lovely self. Sweet, old kamel. It’s actually been nice spending so much time with her. Normally she keeps a little in the background and lets the younger, more demanding, goats have the spotlight. Once I felt reasonably sure she’d be okay I could just appreciate her company. Talking to visitors about her too. Everyone gets very concerned when they hear she was sick. Just good she’s doing better.

In other good news, looks like we found a new home for Herman. It will be bittersweet having to say goodbye to him. He’s a funny dude. A great addition to the flock, but he just can’t stay forever. This is how it goes. And it’s good to know he’ll be going to a good home. It is in fact the same place that took Medium and Large last year. Bob and Lucy as they are called now. So we’ll have a little colony of ex playground goats there. We just have to square it with Kurt. He actually owns Herman. But since he hasn’t wanted to take him back I don’t think that’ll be a problem. So that’s a relief too. That he’ll get a happy ending, and new beginning. I’m not sure when he’ll be leaving, but I’ll try to enjoy my last time with him.

I’m really tired now. Some frustrating niggles have been going on, nothing worth writing a blog home about. Just stuff that wears on my mind a little. I’ll take a good night’s sleep and then it’s back to the goat future.

First photos, though.

Lock up your goat daughters, the boys are back in town.

So good seeing Kamel get her appetite back.

Mia and Palle on the bench.

Bruce posing with the boy who called me Ali. His name is Abdul. He’s a really good kid. Always comes and says hello to me and the goats.

Nurse Mia taking care of Kamel.

I think she feels that I have spent too much time out of the pen lately.

Kamel out and about again.

Bruce with the growing horns.

A cameraful of Clark.

Cutie Clark.

They have gotten the hang of raisins already.

I know you’re in there, humans! Where’s my food?!

Mio and the kids.

The whole family at the hayholder.

And streeetch!

Clark and his pet rock.

Kamel heading for the apple trees.

Mia and the big guy.

Sweet Mia.

And finishing off with some photos of Herman.

And a goatlog. Which I had to split in two because after 10 years and 700 videos youtube suddenly doubts I’m a real person and wants me to verify my account. No way I’m giving Google my phone number. They ruin everything. Grumbleth. But good times with Kamel as she steadily got better and better. And hungrier. And of course adorable goat kid fun as well.
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And that’s all for this week folks. See you in the next one.