It is with great sadness that we report the demise of one of our goats. Mysty was a handsome breed with a red coat and black accents, but lacking his horns. Of our three friends, he was the "Alpha" goat, but was also the most even-tempered, gentle, and obedient of the group. He was a curious sort, as goats go, and loved to play king of the hill with the other two, almost always winning due to his size, even without the horns. Mysty could head-butt with the best of them.
Our neighbor behind us had given us permission to let the goats graze his yard, a win-win situation for both of us, as the goats had pretty much cleared out our yard, and his had plenty that he'd just as soon not have to mow. However, he has two german shepards, one of which attacked mysty, probably because he didn't have horns to fight him off with like the other two, and tore a plate-sized patch of hair and skin off the poor goat. I tended the wound as best I could, not thinking it would be fatal, but Mysty passed away in the night, probably due to shock.
We do not believe in burials. We built a pyre and cremated our friend, that his ashes would return to the Earth, his spirit leaving with the smoke to join his friends in the green fields of eternity, where there are no fences and everything tastes great. We will miss him, not only because of his industrious appetite, but for his singular personality that made him a pleasure to know. So long, old goat, Bob welcomes you into the great herd.
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And may he find plenty of green pastures
i am sorry to hear about Mysty...
morningstar
Here's to Mysty's memory. I urge everyone to call up their local radio station and say, "Play Mysty for me" in his honor.
Awww....sorry to hear about Mysty.
ok ok (small stamp of foot) what has happened to my prolific blogger buddy?? You ok???
There should be some rule about posting a "gone fishing" sign on one's blog when one is too busy to write.. (another small stamp of foot)
morningstar
Thank you, guys, I know how silly it must seem for us to be so bummed out by a goat dying, but we really do miss him. The other two seem lost these days, as Mysty would always lead the way, and we've had to lead them back to the barn ourselves at night, so lacking in direction they've become......anyway, thanks for the good thoughts, I and the wife really appreciate it.
hang in there.. it isn't silly to miss Mysty .. not at all.........
morningstar
Oh Micheal, I'm so sorry to hear about your goat. Every life is missed when gone. I have ached over losing our indonesian tree frog or iguana. I cried when my niece accidentally killed our pet horney toad.
I understand the pain.
the Michael and the Wife....so sorry to read about the loss of your beloved Mysty. No need to apologize for going on about the loss of a loved one..I think that it is beautiful that you feel that way. Tomorrow is a new day...but as we all know, memories will last a lifetime. Be safe...
That is quite possibly the most touching tribute I have ever read.
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