Archive for May, 2009

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A Week of Specials…

May 28, 2009

Special Sister…
Hannah graced us with a visit this week. We spent lots of time with the ponies, Hannah trimmed hooves and worked with Johannes on his driving skills. Here she cobbed together bits and pieces of a harness with bailer twine and towels, and managed to put together something that would fit around our chubby pony.

Hannah Coaches

Hannah Coaches

Johannes and Binta

Peaceful End to a Full Day

Special Friend…
We had a visit from a dear old friend Lev Moshe from Michigan. Our days were filled with beautiful prayers, the richest Klezmer music we’ve ever heard, Jazz fiddle, and sweet simpler tunes for Johannes. Johannes was gifted a number of fiddle lessons, and we enjoyed hours of heartfilled philosophical interchange.

Lev Moshe

Lev Moshe

Special Farewells…
Friday evening sing was especially special this week. It was our last sing for a long time with our local friend Dylan, who has been singing with us for nearly eight years. Dylan left this afternoon for a two year Mission journey to France through his church. A joyous and poignant evening filled with tears, it was hard to say goodbye.

Dylan, Hannah, Katie, Johannes   A Farewell Photo

Dylan, Hannah, Katie, Johannes

Another farewell, our dear kitty Suki moved to college with Hannah. The photo says it all, she’s not really such a traveler!

Suki Leaves

Suki Leaves

And just for fun…

Special Friends

Special Friends

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Shearing Day 2009

May 23, 2009

Please forgive that we didn’t announce shearing day in advance so you could join us. Because of shifting weather, our appointment with the shearer was a short notice event. Halleluiah, the hot panting sheep have been stripped of their heavy coats and are feeling agile and relieved in these 80 degree days!

We had a fun crew.  Hannah’s visit from college made ’sheep catching’ run smoothly, and she trimmed sheep hooves. A dear friend Lev from Michigan acted as photographer, friend Dylan tended Johannes (and of course, the two celebrated with a fishing date at the end!).

Before!

Checkerberry Before!

After!

Checkerberry After!

Trimming Sheep Hooves

Trimming Sheep Hooves

Paula Our Shearer at Work

Paula Our Shearer at Work

Real Heart

Yes, that's a REAL heart!

Wooly Bounty!

Woolly Bounty- Six bags Full!

Done!

Done!

Checkerberry and Hannah Reunited

A Warm Nose and a Warm Heart!

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May Day 2009

May 7, 2009

Despite the night’s heavy downpour, beneath a cloudy sky and atop the sweet smelling damp earth, we danced the May Day dances. From the arrival of the May King and Queen to the tying off of the last ribbon weave, the rain held off. It was a green and color full spring day.

Leading the Procession to the May Garden

Leading the Procession to the May Garden

The May King and Queen Arrive First

The May King and Queen Arrive First

The May King and Queen

Holding the Frosty Branch of May

First Dance

First Dance

Music Makers

Music Makers

Dancers

Fleet Footed Fairies

Keeping Time!

Keeping Time!

The Final Weave

The Final Weave

Tying Off the Ribbons

Tying Off the Ribbons

Wishing You a Happy May!