CAPRA and the SISTERHOOD of the GOAT

So, since I've started this whole Goatie Thing, as my Non-Goatie friends call it, I have met the most amazing, like-minded people.  A whole Sisterhood of Goaties out there always so happy to stop what they're doing and support your latest post, answer a troubling goatie-health question or just check in and say:  "Hey!  What you're doing is pretty cool!" 

And they "Get" you.  People who are, perhaps, several states, or possibly countries, away "Get" you.  And that's a good feeling.

This new life of mine, this new goatie, farm girl, back to the earth life suits me.  As do the sisters who follow my path, always willing to lend a hand, even if only verbally.

Last evening I had the extreme pleasure of meeting up with my very first Goat Sister, Sandy, as she was in the area doing research on her new life project!  We hit it off immediately and it was as if I were catching up with an old friend not meeting a new one.  We had a lovely dinner and shared the bits and pieces, both good and bad, of our lives.  And yeah, she "Gets" me.

And as if getting to meet weren't enough, Sandy came bearing gifts!  And SUCH gifts!
Enough vintage fabric to last through a 1000 Capra Projects!  And lace!  The old and fragile kind!  The kind that makes me want to sew forever!  And I can't wait to get started!

Since Sandy is in town for the week we have plans to meet at the lake on Thursday so I can bring Darla to meet her.  I have a feeling we're going to have a fun time!  And yes, we'll post pics!  :)

So, this is me sending a wee thanks to the Universe for reminding me that there is a Sisterhood and it is good.  And hugs to all my Goat & Gypsy Sisters who I haven't had the pleasure of meeting....yet!
(You know who you are!)  :)

And remember, never underestimate the power of being got!

For more information on the CAPRA PROJECT, or to send a bit of fabric to be included in the blanket
read about CAPRA AND THE MAGICAL GOAT BLANKET PROJECT at
http://thegoatborrower.blogspot.com/2011/01/capra-and-magical-goat-blanket-broject.html

Me & Sandy

My lovely gift of fabric

My first project:  A gypsy hat for my Autum storytelling

Piece I have chose to use for the CAPRA PROJECT

And, as if all that weren't enough.....a precious vintage belt buckle for my pirate baldric.......The Goat.
Yeah, I'd say I'm pretty Blessed.  The gifting is just a bonus.  ;)

CLASSIC BEHIND

Yep! That's me! Classically behind!

Work is insane.
Programs are looming.
Events are in need of coordinating.
I still owe Three Verde Fridays, a Spring Swap and Seika's Yule gift.
And, if I'm not mistaken, my daughter's Cold Stone Creamery trip from November 2009.

The yard cries for attention.
I long to tapestry crochet and play in the dirt, though not at the same time.
The weather refuses to cooperate.
And Darla thrives. A wee hoof forward every hour.
And the barn seems to move farther away each day.

Two Sundays ago we spent the day romping the pastures on a sunny, fairly decent and dry day. She stays at my heels and is a grand walking buddy! She loves to snuggle with me in her pen after her bottle and has a bottom end getting too big for a Maa's lap....but I haven't the heart to tell her.

She chases chickens and kittens and goes nose to nose with any of the big, ol' Jersey Boys but remains terrified of goats. She knows "goats go up" and "goats go down" but her favorite part is up. When faced with a goat, any goat, she flat drops like a WWII soldier under air attack. This confuses Lawrence who, although he is a two year old buck, is still a gentle sweetheart.

I'm missing blogs and my own writing projects, leg shaving and hair coloring.
I'm pretty positive the laundry room is still there but it's been awhile so I really can't be sure.

My dog is a saint. My cat is a constant. And my fur family seems scattered since Darla's return to the farm.

But I have unconditional love.
And friends and family who care what's going on. (You know who you are Amy and Heidi and Deb!)
And Goat Sisters who get it.

So who's to care if I'm a little behind?

xox
~Mimi

Photo of Goat by Picasso