The spring has been so wet and it's needed to be done for some time. The out buildings--- all of them-- need their annual cover. But it's been so unpredictable as to when it's safe to get out there and get dirty. Yesterday afternoon, after driving 30 minutes to breed to one of our rabbit does, I decided we would try.
I bet you have not painted like this though. I had to put all the goats on lines away from the paint...as last year Lizzie was licking the wet paint off from the side of the building! Then, after getting the girls going on their sectioms , I stood on a milk stool from Mom and started to reach for the high spots. Meanwhile, the two baby goats were bouncing off my back and legs (literally) and nudging the back of my knees looking for milk and eating my skirt...Yes, I did finally get done, only nearly falling off once!
The girls did a fabulous job of painting. The hardest part was trying to get beyond the fence down low. We had to put the brush through the individual squares of fencing. That was challenging.
After a very hot job on thebbuck barn they all...including A and Z...jumped in the pool to cool off. I continued to paint and got the doe barn and chicken coop done...in only 2 shades of white! I guess the goats don't care, the passersby can't see it from the road, and I can't complain about free paint!
We ended the day by grilling chicken and having macaroni salad and cole slaw with our pastor friend. Of course as he sat on the porch visiting with B, sipping on a drink, the goats were clamoring all over him, as the bottles look the same as the ones they get milk in. Sorry, Pastor!
I guess that's a sure way to loose your enemies and know who your real friends are!
So, stop on by for some hard work, a drink, good food and some laughs...and maybe the pool! Just be sure you bring old clothes. Between the goats, mud and paint I cannot guarantee a clean departure!
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