Feeling somewhat better. Although there is still a longing deep inside… but enough country music for now.

I have started painting at TMU. Well, not the actual painting. But their arts and crafts teacher, Anne, gave me a little introduction. And some books. So I have started reading the books. And I’ll see how it all goes. I’m starting off with watercolour drawing. In my head I have this nice image of a drawing I want to make. Of Mads. But unfortunately I can’t draw. My motor skills are poor. So it’s probably going to end up as an abstract/surrealism piece. Hah. But Mads is a good subject, I’m sure you will agree.

I wish I could do what Laura does. I’ll never get close to anything like that. But at least I get to try, that’ll be fun.

Let’s have some potential subjects.

Dotty. I have come to the conclusion that Dotty is a much better name than Spotty. Haha. They still don’t have official names. But I call them Dotty, Mini, Fregne Junior and… that other boy lamb.

Mamma Sheep. She is sweet. She’s still a bit nervous when you approach her. But if you’re calm and gentle then she settles down nicely.

Today a grandma came with a little boy. He went to the lambs. To Mini. I thought she would run away from him, but they seem to have gotten quite confident.

She didn’t run away at all, she even let him hold on to her like that.

How very sweet.

See, they’re so confident now that they’re practically fighting for the chance to nibble at my fingers. It’s not long ago that I had to lure them carefully for them to even get close.

There is still snow. But it is constantly diminishing. Flowing water everywhere. It’s a good thing we got so much snow, it takes a while to melt away.

And the goats are still running around freely, I love that.

Mads trying to snack on the wall. He likes paint I think. I remember last year when the kids were painting on the grounds, they had to restrain Mads or he would have eaten all the paint.

Magnethe. Ever bigger. I still have a hard time believing she isn’t pregnant. Hope springs eternal.

She’s been fighting with Mads a lot the last couple of days. Maybe they are fighting over the new territory, since they aren’t confined to their pen? I don’t know. I think Magnethe is actually getting bigger than Mads. He’s still a bit stronger, but when she puts her mind to it he can’t push her around much.

And she gets up high.

But they never hold a grudge.

There they are together, watching me as I’m leaving. Turning my head, seeing them standing there. Just makes me want to run right back and hug them tight. Without them I would be writing much more country music.

Look at that picture though. She is getting bigger than Mads, isn’t she? Her legs are taller at least. Mads probably still has some pounds on her, but if Magnethe really isn’t pregnant then just imagine when she will be… she’ll be giant, Mads will be like a little dwarf goat compared to her, haha!

I wish I could paint all this. Maybe if I keep practising I will one day be able to.

Next week is photography week at TMU. They have a professional photographer who comes every now and then. I’m not sure exactly what we’ll be doing. But I hope I can learn some stuff. I would like to learn some technicalities about digital photography. How to get better. I keep meaning to read manuals and books but I never get around to it. I’m happy with a lot of my pictures but that’s mostly because I love the subjects. There’s definitely room for improvement. So that should be interesting next week. And I’ll put the drawing on hold.

That’s all methinks. Weekend ahoy. Two music recommendations: The Shins and Explosions In The Sky. Those are two bands I am currently having a ball to. Now if only I had a date.

Hola.

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Current music: The Shins – Pressed in a Book (060823)
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I am feeling a little down, for some reason. A little alone in the universe.

But instead of thinking about that I would rather post some pictures from yesterday. The goats were out in the snow. In fact, they escaped their pen and walked around on the grounds.

Woolly Mads in crazy colours.

And Magnethe having a look around. They were looking for eats of course.

Snooping around where they weren’t supposed to go.

Up to the main building too.

Mmm. Kamikaze gourmets!

I like when the goats are walking around like that. Free as a goat. That’s how it should be. More fun for me too, I get to walk around with them and socialize with people more.

Although not everyone is a fan of free ranging goats. A couple of times I heard kids shouting “aaagh the goats are free” or “oh no, it’s Mads!”. Haha. Of course there’s no danger when Plume is around to keep them in check.

Just tell that to the lambs though. Look at those muddy feet. Like he’s wearing boots.

Three lambs from behind. Can you guess which one is Mini. I’ll give you a hint. SHE’S THE SMALL ONE! Okay then. Good picture for size comparison.

And finally another Magnethe.

With her tail in the air. She’s a sweetie.

I am unable to formulate further thoughts.