Our wether Lou died today. He was 10 1/2 years old, out of Primolana Lucille (one of my first ewes) and our ram Graham. His mother would not nurse him so he was a bottle lamb. He was named after Lou Piniella, so that gives you a perspective on how old he was. He was a nice sheep, not pushy. He always had gorgeous musket fleeces that were a joy to spin. In fact, his last fleece I dyed yellow and red and was spinning it Saturday at the Holiday Festival. Still a joy to spin after all these years. I will really miss this sweet sheep.
Feasts of Ice and Fire
Cooking from the Game of Thrones
You Can’t Eat Mount Rainier
Recipes from 1950's Seattle restaurants
Awww… He was obviously loved.
Thanks Jonathan! He was loved.
What a pretty boy and you were both blessed he graced your lives for these many years. It’s hard to see them go. I have a bunch of old timers in my flock and each one will leave a hole when they are gone.
Tammy
Thanks Tammy! I was blessed, but it is hard. He was a gorgeous and friendly sheep who never caused me any trouble. We have quite a few old skinny sheep, and winter is hard on them. I am expecting that there will be more 🙁
I am soo sorry. He will live on in your hearts forever.
Lisa
Thanks Lisa! He will.
So sorry, Donna. What a fine photo tribute for your old friend.
Thanks Gail! I am glad I had taken those photos to remember him by.
So sorry about Lou. He sounds like a great sheep. I’m glad you have wool , and photos to remember him by.
Update on us: we are going to be renting a 100 year old house and barn on Chelan Butte. The house is being remodeled so can’t live in it yet, but have moved the 2 llamas, 3 sheep, 18 chickens into the barn/pasture. Right now we are staying in a friend’s basement till house is ready.
Jackie
Thanks Jackie! I am glad you found a new home for you and yours. I will feel more comfortable having you closer to town. Amanda Madison is doing just fine here.