‘Ster’s Baby Photos

I have been trying to create more space on my slaptop because, funnily enough, it is full of photos and becoming increasingly slower and slower.

Last night, I came across ‘Ster’s baby photos.

Day 1 – just arrived.

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Oof.

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He was tiny.

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And so, so cute.

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After a few days, we let him out into the big field.  He thought Lambie was rather special.

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Can’t you can just tell that this is the beginning of a great friendship.

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Sadly, this wasn’t.

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I desperately wanted my little sheepie family to get on and to all be happy together.

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Little ‘Ster worked on his “Winning Smile” …..

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His Monarch-of-the-Glen pose.

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But, mostly, just being a lovely little chap.

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Sadly, Lambert (‘Bert) decided to leave us to go and live in the scattald (open hill).  He didn’t like ‘Ster.

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Lambie and ‘Ster decided they would stay with us.

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I miss ‘Bert.  I thought I didn’t, but I do.  I see him occasionally but more recently, he has been hanging round the gate.  Yesterday I saw him and ‘Ster talking to each other in a friendly way. He looked straight at me too.  I thought he was rather thin and not very happy.

Today, ‘Bert was around again, so I called him (the way I always used to) and he looked up.

The hill is beingy caa’ed (sheep rounded up into one place) again soon so I have asked if I can be told so that I can take ‘Bert back home and see if he wants to be One of Us again.

At best, he will come home and that will be wonderful.  At worst, I can feed him up and let him go again.  It would be so lovely he decided to stay.

(I am feeling very emotional at the moment – I cry at the slightest thought.)

 

8 thoughts on “‘Ster’s Baby Photos

  1. Judith Garbutt

    It must be very hard deciding whether any of the photographs are redundant! These were lovely. I hope Bert decides to stay! Hope you’re soon feeling better. xx

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  2. Terri

    Well, now you’ve got me in tears too! ‘Ster is such a darling, and I really, really hope ‘Bert returns to the fold, where he belongs. Sorry you’re still not feeling well. Take care. xo

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  3. Sam

    Thanks for the walk down Ster Lane with his baby pictures. I hope Bert changes his mind and stays home this winter. And glad to see you up and about. Please take it slow!

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