Prison Break for Sheep!
The winner of The Hallowed Hunt was Ruby Davis! Ruby, congratulations. Send me your snail mail address and I’ll get your book in the mail.
Now, let’s talk about sheep. Never in my life have I seen more sheep than in Ireland. Not only will you see them grazing in the meadow, but you’ll find them alongside the road, blocking traffic, and grazing on a mountaintop. It’s the mountaintops that made me nervous. You know the falling rocks signs that you see near mountains? My husband and I decided that there needed to be a falling sheep sign. You know, something to warn the tourists that poor Bessie decided she just couldn’t take it anymore and it was time to join the big mutton stew in the sky.
After we toured Carrickfergus, we drove to Slieve Croob, an area near the Mourne Mountains. It was gorgeous territory, filled with purple mountains, vast meadows, and sheep. At the inn where we stayed, I was amused by the sheep across the street. I watched as they studied the fence, poked their heads outside the wire, and managed to finagle themselves out of the pen. I could almost imagine their conversation.
Sheep #1: Run for it, Joe. This is our chance! Dublin, here we come. Fame and fortune: it’s ours, all ours!
Sheep #2: Um, dude, it’s dinner time. And the food’s in there.
Sheep #1: But this is our big break!
Sheep #2: Yeah, I’m kinda hungry. Think I’ll go back in.
Sheep #1: Don’t do it, Joe! We can make it!
The sheep were the dumbest creatures I’ve ever seen. They kept trying to squeeze their heads back in the gate, maa-ing with frustration. A few times they tried to push back through the wires, but with no luck. I was laughing at their efforts, and they gave me an indignant look as if to say, “Well, don’t just stand there! Let us baaaaaaaaack in!”
Michelle posted in Ireland Tales @ 8:07 am | Viewed 3014 times
Jean Says:
Mark will second your statement that sheep are the dumbest creatures on earth. As a college student living at home (his dad kept sheep), he was awakened by the state troopers on more than one occasion because “his” sheep were out on the highway. They can always get out of their fenced area but they can NEVER figure out how to get back in.
Tori Lennox Says:
I’ve always heard sheep were the stupidest creatures on the planet.
jeanne s. Says:
Congratulations Ruby.
Ruby Davis Says:
Dumb, yes, but there is nothing cuter than a baby lamb. And think how useful they are. Their wool has kept us warm over the ages. The picture and dialogue are great. Your blog is such interesting reading that I find myself here every evening.
What a nice surprise to win one of your book giveaways. Thank you so much.
Melissa Mc Says:
Oh, I like the sheep pictures. They might not be bright, but they are cute.
Stacy Says:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Congrats, Ruby
Melissa Says:
I remember seeing all the sheep in England - I tried to take lots of pics of them for some reason.
Teresa Says:
Michelle Says:
You just wouldn’t believe how many sheep there are. I believe they must be the national mascot.