tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post841104829419401020..comments2023-09-17T00:29:45.928-07:00Comments on Simply Practical: Welcome, 2014!Felecia Cofieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-39809897540813912082014-01-07T07:50:57.434-08:002014-01-07T07:50:57.434-08:00Hi Lisa! You always say the kindest things! Thank ...Hi Lisa! You always say the kindest things! Thank you! Wow! Forty acres! That sounds nice! But so sorry you had to experience those losses with your neighbors' dog! It's hard to determine which breed makes a good 'homestead' dog! My dogs run off leash but they stay home, thank goodness! If we lived in town, we'd have to fence them. So glad we live where we do! Yes, she has a nice owner who will take care of her; and he even lets her ride inside his truck! I believe they will be good friends! Blessings to you too, Lisa!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-17393772317247793902014-01-06T07:54:56.888-08:002014-01-06T07:54:56.888-08:00Blessings and Happy New Year to you and your famil...Blessings and Happy New Year to you and your family! Your new camera took FANTASTIC shots!! But think a lot of that has to do with the person who's snapping the shots! Great job. Looks like you had a joyful, family Christmas and vacation. How nice to spend some time in the Smoky Mountains during the holidays. <br /><br />Sorry to hear Rubi didn't work out, but completely understand and sympathize with how you'd been 'living'. So glad things have already settled down and you feel comfortable going out in your own backyard. Through the years we've lost a chicken here and there to a domestic dog - usually one of our neighbors' dogs. Before I married Tom, I lived on a 40 acre piece of land where my girls and I enjoyed raising chickens, goats, horses and all things 'country' and 'farm-living'... bordering a good friend's farm who raised goats using Pyrenes as guard dogs. Their dogs would jump their very well-made fence, to come all the way to my place to eat my chickens. Once a dog has a taste of 'blood', that's it... they will usually want more..... and these Pyrenes eventually turned onto the little goats they were supposed to be 'guarding' and had to sent to new homes. I was SO glad as I was SO tired of dealing with such conflict with neighbors I loved. We are very fortunate that where we live now there are very few dogs running off-leash. It'd be even worse, what you had to deal with, when it's your own dog you're trying to train and they're not being obedient. Rubi will be so happy duck-hunting.... and from the sounds of it, will make a great duck-hunting dog. Blessings to you Felecia!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-89724617144395253782014-01-04T09:39:43.453-08:002014-01-04T09:39:43.453-08:00Hi Cheeryshirley! Yes, it's a bitter sweet exp...Hi Cheeryshirley! Yes, it's a bitter sweet experience that we had with Rubi, but she's in a better place. One where she'll be trained to do the things she loves! Skylar is O.K. with it, but now he wants a German Shepard! I don't! Guess who wins on that one!<br />We had a great time, and yes it was cold, for what I'm used to! It prepared me for what is coming here, though. It's supposed to get down to 6 degrees here Monday night! We don't have cold like that except once in 30 years! What a beautiful way to celebrate Jesus! Maybe ya'll will see the kids soon!<br />Life is returning back to normal, slowly. I do miss Rubi, though. Blessings!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-70290972226100894792014-01-04T08:03:50.057-08:002014-01-04T08:03:50.057-08:00Hi Bama Girl! I had a similar experience with a d...Hi Bama Girl! I had a similar experience with a dog and the huge difficulties of finding a new home and dealing with the losses! So very sorry. Glad your chickens are now safe, the older dogs are free and you can safely be in your own yard. How is Skylar doing with Rubi gone? That is so tramatic on many counts...I think it is hardest for the little ones to see the scene first hand! <br />Your trip with your family seems wonderful! It does look cold, though! Glad you had a Merry Christmas! Glen and I did too, but ours was very quiet and sweet. We loved it. It was a nice mixture of noise (the neighbors came over with their kids to open some presents) and sweet with phone calls long distance from our kids, and quiet with just the 2 of us celebrating the incredible gift of our King!<br />Hope life returns to "normal" once the yard is cleaned up and all is quiet on the homefront! Love, CheeryshirleyCheeryshirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-76180174135929682672014-01-03T07:12:40.775-08:002014-01-03T07:12:40.775-08:00Hi Nancy! Oh ya'll need to go again! The shows...Hi Nancy! Oh ya'll need to go again! The shows are fantastic, not to mention the scenery! Thank you! May your New Year be blessed!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-65070148851252769412014-01-03T07:11:12.021-08:002014-01-03T07:11:12.021-08:00Thanks Jacky! They will get better as I get more u...Thanks Jacky! They will get better as I get more used to the camera. It's almost just like the one I left out in the rain. Oh, I hope she gets to! That's where we honey-mooned! Thank you, me too! Yes, stay warm!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-45680439970801358612014-01-02T20:02:42.182-08:002014-01-02T20:02:42.182-08:00Sounds like you had so much fun in TN!!! We like ...Sounds like you had so much fun in TN!!! We like Gatlinburg but haven't been there for awhile. Maybe time for another trip! LOL Sorry about Rubi killing your chickens. Glad you found a nice home for Rubi. Happy New Year! May you and your family have a great one! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386096058136077226.post-5057820198589668072014-01-02T19:46:04.843-08:002014-01-02T19:46:04.843-08:00Yes, your photos are so nice!!! Clear shots. I wa...Yes, your photos are so nice!!! Clear shots. I want a better camera as well. Not one with fancy buttons and such. Pigeon Forge looks super nice! My youngest daughter and her fiance' want to honeymoon there. I hope they can. Looks like you had a nice Christmas. The girls are so cute! Love their uncle Randy. I'm glad Rubi found a new home where her "talents" can be used....Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin - trying to stay warm. Dicky Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536124018936958985noreply@blogger.com