A different day

Today, I took OH into hospital (GBH – best name ever! – Gilbert Bain Hospital) for his cholecystectomy – or gall bladder removal.

On my way home, I saw the most recent lambies that have been born.  Because the weather is very changeable (snow, rain, sleet, sun, whatever …..) I saw that a crofter had dressed his precious little lambies in wonderful mackintoshes.  I am sure it makes all the difference between life and death.

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Today, this year’s colour is yellow.

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Last year it was orange.  It is good to see that these little lambies have protection from the elements.  Hypothermia is a major killer of newborns.

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So, I am on my way home from GBH (still sniggering to myself) and I saw a heron or hegri (Shetland dialect).  Wonderful birds that always look so special and dignified.

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Once I got home, guess who I saw hanging around the gate?  Lambert.  My dear little ‘Bert.

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I called to him but he has 100% disowned us.  Funny that he is spends time hanging around the gate to Thordale.  His choice and I would have him back in a heartbeat but he has to want to come home.

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At the moment, in ‘Bert’s world, we do not exist but I am glad he is happy and has made it through the crap winter.  I think he has discovered girls (he is castrated).

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From my kitchen window, Brá is eating the new grass in the sheep field.

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Everyday, Brá asks to come out of the big field.  She wants to be by herself and that is fine.  She gets some “Mare and Youngstock” mix, a section of haylage and I throw the odd carrot at her as well.

I make sure we have a chat and that is good as we are building on her trust relationship with me.

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Such a nice mare – any day now. (still not panicking – ok, still panicking)

OH is home – all well.  Thank the Gods.

6 thoughts on “A different day

  1. Carol Wood

    So, let me get this right. You took OH to GBH for a bit of GBR????

    Hope he recovers soon, love reading your blog 🙂

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  2. Linda K

    Love the lamb coats. If Lambert is hanging around, perhaps he would like to come home, and bring some friends with him. Everything crossed for Bra and her foal.

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  3. Linda

    Glad to hear the operation went well. Here’s to a swift recovery!

    (Loved that comment about “throwing the odd carrot at Bra” – hope she knows how to duck 😉

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  4. Sam

    Glad to hear OH is back home. Great to see Lambert even if he does not want his mum around.
    Keeping fingers crossed for Bra – remember the medical gin!

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