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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

One Foot On Land And One Foot On Water

No I didn't do the split, I was just thinking. Thinking how cool and pleasant it was by the stock tank feeding the turtles with the early cool breeze. Thinking how I always wished we owned a week-end place on the water with a deck or pier out over the water where I could just sit and relax or read, think, or plan. I never was fond of boats of any kind but I like the water, frogs, turtles. quietness and anything else that goes with a body of water but I guess I want one foot on land and one on the water to feel safe. Before Mel died we were looking at a nice shady place in Castroville, Texas on the river. It was an acre with all utilities but no cabin. We could have built one. We looked at it several times but hadn't got together with the seller yet. It isn't realistic at this stage of my life but I still think about this item that could have been on my bucket list. Two of the Whistler ducks were at the tank but flew off when I slammed the truck door. I saw a young cottontail at the cow pens and it wasn't afraid of a cow walking it's way until the big bull started down the lane bellering, then it took off to hide in the cacti. We were able to see what we have wanted to see. Josie drinking water. John is filling a trough and she can walk right up to it and is just the righ height to put her head down and drink without having to go to the tank. We had a big discussion about her. Thinking what we might or might not have to do. I told John I wish I could just bring her to town and walk her down the street on a leash. Maybe a big pooper job? Well people walk their dogs and don't clean up after them. One neighbor had told me bring her to town and put her on John's vacant lot to eat all that green grass that he has to mow now. He may not be so amicable if Josie bellowed for her Mama all night and the neighbor had to get up and go to work the next morning which he does. If we let her stay at the ranch and grow into a cow would she know what to do if she had a baby like the other cows have instinct to do? I guess when the time comes the right answer will come to us. 

9 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

one more victory for josie today. glad you got to see the whistlers.

i love having our pond up close to the house. gives me lots of wild birds and ducks to watch. but skeeters, too... :)

TexWisGirl said...

oh, and lots of snakes, too. :)

Jill said...

I've always wanted to live by water too. It's so soothing for the soul.

So happy to hear Josie is drinking! WooHoo!

Dar said...

We are fortunate to have the cabin in our woods overlooking the steady moving creek. The water is icy cold because it's spring-fed. We had to tear down the bridge we had crossing it when the ice flow lifted and tore it up. I sure do miss dangling my toes in that icy water on a hot, humid day. Another bridge is on my bucket list cuz I'm no longer any good at rock hopping.
Life is Still Good

TARYTERRE said...

I have the same wish on my bucket list. A little cottage by the water's edge would suit me just fine.

Leave It To Davis said...

I think Josie's instincts would kick in. We don't watch our mom's having a baby, but our instinct kicks in. Yes, we go to the hospital now, but I think that's more for safety just in case than we have to have them actually deliver the baby...and for anesthesia! Dogs don't watch other dogs have puppies, but they know what to do....instinct tells them. Poor Josie. I want her to live.

It's not too late to fill your bucket list. You are not on death's doorstep! You still herd cattle, for gosh sakes! You could at least go for a vacation in a place like you described! You must live pretty close to the coast since you're in south Texas....how about down around Galveston....rent one of those places by the ocean and stay for the week. My brother and his family did that last month and they really enjoyed it!

Leave It To Davis said...

Oh, I'm so sorry! I had no idea. Sometimes, trying to be uplifting, I stick my foot in my mouth. I will add you to my prayers. Hugs.

Paula said...

Thank you. I try to not whine about it so I knew you didn't know.

Lucy said...

By the way Paula, how did your report come out on your blood work??? Josie,I think it is amazing she has done so well I can't help but wonder how- she will get along,as a grown cow..