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Old Jacob at twilight (the sheep)

 
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Aug 29, 2005 21:56 |  #1

This old sheep of mine is always good for a few fun pics. You know he is well over 20 years old! How long do sheep live?
It had been raining tonight and the sun peeked out just before it set. I woke him up--he was giving me a big stretch. ;)
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Aug 29, 2005 23:57 |  #2

Well according to a quick internet search they say 6-15 years so this fellow is well past that must be living life good, nice shot here and a lot of personality in the face on this old one here.




  
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Aug 30, 2005 00:04 |  #3

Bonnie, that's a very nice capture. I hope is with you for a good long time to come.


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Aug 30, 2005 00:26 |  #4

Thanks guys,
I do have a soft spot for him. He is left after all the others are long gone.
He still enjoys life and seems real healthy. He enjoys browsing for the peaches that fall off the tree in his pasture.
No one that knows how long I have had this sheep can believe he is still around. He is quite distinctive--so people remember him.
He has trained a lot of dogs to herd----they are gone now too. Jacob survives.


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Aug 30, 2005 01:06 |  #5

I love the look and pose. Great job, it seems as if he is about to challenage all of us.


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May 18, 2006 21:04 |  #6

Ewe'r doing something right! He looks great for over 20. Is he a ram or a wether?




  
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May 18, 2006 21:18 |  #7

Nice shot and great clarity. Over 20 is kinda amazing, just enjoying life I guess.


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May 18, 2006 22:20 |  #8

Very nice capture Bonnie.


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May 19, 2006 07:54 |  #9

What a magnificent animal! Great shot. He looks so wise.


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May 19, 2006 08:08 |  #10

Bonnie -- what a magnificent shot. You've really captured his character. What a boy.


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