tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post2112402253614545262..comments2023-08-10T06:05:08.759-06:00Comments on Sojourner: Puffing on...Linny Kenney Leatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462703025386686124noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-74495192746409685442010-11-17T15:17:00.067-07:002010-11-17T15:17:00.067-07:00Linny,from the time I heard about you til the the ...Linny,from the time I heard about you til the the time I laid eyes on you riding up Rte 5 near East Thetford, I felt this surge of emotion...the moment was real when you came into view. I will never ever forget the feeling, your hair bouncing with every trot Soj took and the emotion that carried me away. I ride a lot of miles competing in distance riding so I understand the bond. I'm a little drained from reading this chapter's final phase. I know you'll go on to others but you have touched my heart. From the minute I met the three of you, I felt a knowing, a familiar feeling, I guess horses do that to me. You are a very incredible woman as well as the talent of your other two companions hold. Your stepdad, Stephen was there every step of the way and I think I, too, got a message from him almost every day for the past week and a half while you were in my area. Words just are had to come by right now for me as well. Incredible journey. Every day is an adventure...remember that. Build on those happy memories. Hope to see you on the 20th. A book and a movie are in order!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769448881970314297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-29358473852274453842010-11-11T18:05:23.671-07:002010-11-11T18:05:23.671-07:00Hmmm... goats and sheep and donkeys... Well, guess...Hmmm... goats and sheep and donkeys... Well, guess I better put several strands of wire on that fence...<br /><br />I will miss the blog, too.Dan Kenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887404077632019996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-64656117834731859332010-11-11T08:06:03.748-07:002010-11-11T08:06:03.748-07:00Hmmm...I was thinking about a female goat, too, bu...Hmmm...I was thinking about a female goat, too, but I also really want chickens at some point and mini-donkeys are supposed to be good for keeping predators away. Plus, they are pretty cute!! Goats are too, though...I love goats (the lady version). <br /><br />I will look in the Vermont listings then!! <br /><br />Thank you!!!Linny Kenney Leatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462703025386686124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-91592430200566799152010-11-11T03:39:15.953-07:002010-11-11T03:39:15.953-07:00How about a mini donkey? We are thinking of gettin...How about a mini donkey? We are thinking of getting one. They are completely adorable and don't have that goat odor...sorry goat lovers! <br /><br />5 days left until the next chapter in your lives. 5 days! Love to you!wvjulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994889289716309442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-92131277877505009122010-11-10T20:43:15.321-07:002010-11-10T20:43:15.321-07:00Another vote for a goat. Fainting goats are really...Another vote for a goat. Fainting goats are really easy to keep in. They don't jump or climb. LaManchas are the most fun and are a dairy breed, but like most goats, they are escape artists. LaManchas will even go for walks with you and cross some water. They are very compatible with horses. Goats do prefer weeds, thorny stuff, trees, and anything other than what you want them to eat. <br /><br />I can't believe you are almost home. I met you almost at your halfway point and thought you had come further than I could imagine and now you have doubled that distance. I am going to miss your blog so much! <br /><br />You, Soj, and Walter are all amazing individuals and an even more amazing team.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942048286157740908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-2571553061850866022010-11-10T11:54:16.986-07:002010-11-10T11:54:16.986-07:00I may be able to loan you a pony for a while if yo...I may be able to loan you a pony for a while if you check with my step-daughter. I bet there are a lot of critters around here you could "borrow" for a while until you figure things out.<br /><br />It's a beautiful day out there today, I can almost hear you coming!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440218543534755691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-37771211372110255802010-11-10T06:32:40.589-07:002010-11-10T06:32:40.589-07:00By the way I have seen many of listings for free p...By the way I have seen many of listings for free ponies/horses in the VT Craigslist! Even a few goats from time to time. The VT listings seem to be better than the NH listings for animals.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202969750520731669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-74645402733511736342010-11-10T06:24:29.573-07:002010-11-10T06:24:29.573-07:00I would vote goat too. The only down fall is that...I would vote goat too. The only down fall is that they can be escape artists! Goats also prefer scrub brush and weeds to grass. For these reasons a sheep might be a better choice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202969750520731669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-30517904226196545332010-11-10T01:35:05.580-07:002010-11-10T01:35:05.580-07:00I immediately thought of suggesting a goat and see...I immediately thought of suggesting a goat and see that three others did already! It looks like a goat is going to be the choice. They're so cool, too. <br /><br />Wow, just five days left. It must seem a bit surreal to you. <br /><br />I love that hat!!!! :)JackieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425329981363519619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-51626368850719221052010-11-10T00:36:54.968-07:002010-11-10T00:36:54.968-07:00I'm with Doc and Nancy... a goat is perfect an...I'm with Doc and Nancy... a goat is perfect and rather easily rehomed if you decide to relocate in a hurry. They eat everything and are great horse company. 5 riding days and that's it? What are we all going to do without you being on your blog sweetie. This is a bittersweet end for all of us.. but not like it is for you though. WOW.. those dreams of warm bed and New Hampshire are within site over the unattainable horizon. You have kept the fire burning... Love you three... still an inspiration to the end my friends.. XOX.. Mark and I both send our love!M. Gray, Psy ABD, Certified Domestic Counselorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02631129556998729894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-60779773130631540512010-11-09T21:47:11.753-07:002010-11-09T21:47:11.753-07:00Linny, Wow!5 riding days! I've been worried ab...Linny, Wow!5 riding days! I've been worried about you with the weather. A goat makes a wonderful companion for a horse; they bond well, especially a milk goat; then you could have milk, cheese and yogurt. Great! I had suspected you were a vegetarian, and we stuffed you full of good TX beef and you never said a thing! Ha! Roberta is struggling some with her lupus. I'm ok. I'm 18 chapters into book #6! Have either of you had time to look at the two I gave you? I rather suspect not. They are lost somewhere in the truck! LOL. Think of you and Walter often, check blog daily.<br />Love to All,<br />Steve "Doc" TurnerDoc Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771622965389391657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716200845301236780.post-54535219546812863402010-11-09T21:11:38.871-07:002010-11-09T21:11:38.871-07:00How about a goat? They are social and will eat ju...How about a goat? They are social and will eat just about anything. Just make sure it's not a billy. Too stinky. Additional benefit is the milk and all the cheese you could make. Milking is easy and you have to get up early to feed Soj anyway. We had milking goats when Paul and I first married and I can still recall burrowing my face into the goat's side as I milked her; warm, soft and fragrant. They have incredible personalities and love to be around other animals. If you get a white one, Soj might think it's a small pony to play with.<br /><br />You are getting sooooo close. Won't be long and it looks like fairly good weather for the next few days. Stay warm anyway you can.... hot water bottles, extra hats, scarves, anything that brings comfort and warmth. <br /><br />Love younancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08226158485996966596noreply@blogger.com