It sounds simple enough.  Let's break it down.

Step 1: Open the gate and try to herd goats into the farthest corner of their yard and then distract them while one person opens the feeder and directs the tractor operator.

Step 2: Watch in horror while one stray baby goat runs UNDERNEATH the tractor that is delivering the bale.  Gesture frantically.  Consider vomiting.  Squeeze eyes shut so as not to witness the carnage that is about to ensue.  Heave a sigh of relief when baby goat outruns the tractor and finds mama.

Step 3: Cast nervous glances over your shoulder at the progress with the bale while still trying to distract goats who, at this point, are getting wise to your game.  Remind your helpers that they're not here to monkey around or throw snowballs at each other.  Focus, people!

Step 4: Sensing that the goats are about to mutiny, stare at the tractor operator and will him to work faster.  Heave another sigh of relief when, just like that, the bale is placed and the feeder is secure.  Watch the tractor leave the yard and close the gate. Let the goats do what they want.

Step 5: Walk away nonchalantly.  What, me worry?
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It has been and still is my intention to get it together enough to write one more post  - this time about the county fair -  before the month is over.  I still have one more day!

I'm nothing if not a procrastinator.

But!  While you're waiting (and you are waiting, aren't you?), please go to this blog and read as much as you can.  It's hilarious, and just the thing to waste time on after a morning of strenuous chores outside.

Finally, I leave you with a photo of the world's most adorable baby frolicking with the world's most camera-shy goat kids.  Yes, it was taken on a camera phone.  But at least I uploaded it right quick to share with you!


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