Just Kidding Around

@JudyEv (341743)

Rockingham, Australia

June 5, 2017 3:21am CST

We’ve been in Ireland almost a week now but it’s been pretty hectic and not always easy to log on. AND I have many, many negotiations to reply to but I’ll get there. We’ve had a few hiccups with getting our motor-home registered but it’s up and running now. We’ve been able to make the acquaintance of our son’s four kids which has been delightful. They are actually goat kids before you start wondering how come we haven’t met them before. They are just gorgeous little things and great time-wasters. Damian has made them a playground of sorts with planks to walk on and a sheet of plywood propped against the wall. At barely a fortnight old they love to jump up the plywood and slide down. We’ve been to the Tattersalls’ Horse Trials at Fairyhouse (don’t the Irish have great names?) but I’ll write about that another time.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

5 Jun 17

Sweet photo, your son has obviously inherited your love of animals. I can't help wondering why he made his home in Ireland, but I'm not actually asking

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

5 Jun 17

@JudyEv Thanks for explaining Judy, I didn't want to pry.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

@jaboUK I sometimes preface a query with 'you don't need to tell me but.....'

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

I am a bit surprised at how committed he is to their welfare although he has always been kind and caring. Damian is a jazz musician and plays bass. He would never have had the same opportunities in Australia and especially not in Western Australia. However Ireland's gain is certainly very much our loss. His wife has a lot of issues and won't fly so it's difficult for him to visit us. However we're getting to the stage where the trip will soon be beyond us too. However I guess things are evolving as they are meant to.

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@Morleyhunt (21744)

• Canada

5 Jun 17

Nice to see you and hear that you are enjoying your time in Ireland.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Thanks.It's all good so far. Ireland is a great place for a holiday.

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@ptrikha_2 (47062)

• India

6 Jun 17

@JudyEv Indeed, and I too would like to visit Ireland one day.

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@youless (112562)

• Guangzhou, China

5 Jun 17

It seems you will have a wonderful summer in Ireland. Now you can avoid the winter. How nice it is! When it is winter in Ireland, then you come back to Australia

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

That's all very true but at the moment summer in Ireland hasn't been very fine or very warm. But I'm sure it will improve.

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

5 Jun 17

Sounds like a lot of kidding around was going!

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

6 Jun 17

@JudyEv I saw what you did there.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

They really get my goat!

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@LadyDuck (471969)

• Switzerland

5 Jun 17

I am glad to hear from you Judy, those young goats are so cute.

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@LadyDuck (471969)

• Switzerland

6 Jun 17

@JudyEv I know what you mean, I waste hours looking at the lambs in the field facing our garden.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Thanks Anna. The little goats are very, very cute. We've wasted hours watching them play.

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@amadeo (111938)

• United States

5 Jun 17

I love animals and try to enjoy them when I can

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Goats I think are particularly nice animals. They are really friendly and quite affectionate.

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@minx267 (15527)

• Hartford, Connecticut

6 Jun 17

O M G.. I would be in my glory to be Kidding around with those cute little buggers! You are having ALL the fun!!! hope you are enjoying your trip!

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@minx267 (15527)

• Hartford, Connecticut

12 Jun 17

@JudyEv who can not smile watching goats play? it's impossible!

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

Thanks. I'm certainly enjoying spending time with the goats. The little ones are just gorgeous.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 17

@minx267 Welet them out regularly into a bigger paddock. Yesterday we sat on chairs while the Mums fed around us and the little ones took turns jumping onto our laps and having cuddles.

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@Nawsheen (28643)

• Mauritius

5 Jun 17

Good to hear from you. Those animals look so nice..enjoy your stay

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Thank you. The little goats are very cute and it's so nice to be able to give them a cuddle.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

5 Jun 17

good to hear from you. i love the brilliant colors in this picture! glad the registration got sorted out.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

In Ireland, old vehicles get tested every twelve months and the van hasn't really been used since 2015 so it's been a bit tricky.

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

5 Jun 17

Hope you have a nice time Judy! Yes the Irish have beautiful names. The little goats are lovely.

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@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

5 Jun 17

@JudyEv Your son in the pic? He is lovely and looks a proper Irish Farmer.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Thanks. It's been fun so far. The little goats are just gorgeous.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

@TiarasOceanView That's our son and luckily he's been able to lend me a pair of rubber boots so I've been looking like an Irish farm-wife!!

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@Letranknight2015 (52072)

• Philippines

5 Jun 17

Those creatures are really cute.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Baby goats are a lot of fun. They can keep you entertained for ages.

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@mom210 (9115)

• United States

5 Jun 17

Sounds like a wonderful visit. We used to have goats and I kind of miss them. When my twins were born we had to give them away to make time for the dr visits.

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@mom210 (9115)

• United States

9 Jun 17

@JudyEv I still remember when they ripped out my strawberries, ugh I still have not replanted them but think about it from time to time.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

@mom210 It can be very upsetting to see all your hard work go to waste.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

These are great time-wasters too and it actually costs quite a bit in feed for them too but we don't say anything. It's not our business really.

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

24 Jun 17

What a great trip for you. So glad you have been able to go visit your son, who lives so far away. I visited my son this past week and a half, but he is not that far away.

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@IreneVincent (15962)

• United States

27 Jun 17

@JudyEv I gave up traveling long distances. My last flying trip was not easy on me, so I have decided that I will not put myself through that again. Even short trips are not easy any more.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun 17

@IreneVincent It is a shame when we have to give up travelling.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Jun 17

We see him about every two years at the moment but as we get older it gets a bit more of an effort each time.

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@manikarnika (3236)

• India

6 Jun 17

Yeah...White goat is really awesome.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

Yes, the goats are very entertaining. Thanks for your comment.

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@manikarnika (3236)

• India

11 Jun 17

@JudyEv you're welcome

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@ptrikha_2 (47062)

• India

6 Jun 17

I hope you are enjoying your time. And these young ones look cool and cute!

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

Goats are great companions. They can be quite affectionate really.

@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

7 Jun 17

Great photo of your son and the kids. Sounds like a nice start to your holiday.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 17

We've had a nice time so far. In a few days we're heading north to visit friends we know from West Australia who live there (WA) but have a house here.

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

5 Jun 17

I didn't think we'd hear from you until you got back home...those kids are cute!

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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

5 Jun 17

@JudyEv Just have fun that's more important!

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

I'm hoping I'll be able to post from time to time and maybe keep up with notifications as well.

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@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

5 Jun 17

Almost a week already - can you believe it - How wonderful. I hope you are having the best of days and time with the family

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@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

6 Jun 17

@JudyEv that must be just fabulous . . .

says a green lady down under in SA

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

The time goes quickly doesn't it? We are in Loughcrew at the moment and can see 18 counties (so they say) from the top of the megalithic tomb which is here.

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@TheHorse (220068)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Jun 17

I love goats. Do they head butt each other for entertainment? I find that they like to be scratched near their horns, and also on their butts.

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jun 17

I guess little ones head butt to develop muscles and older ones to establish supremacy. They have a definite pecking order. One of the four kids is particularly affectionate and often climbs into your lap for a cuddle. They make great pets. Mine would shake hands, bow and roll a barrel. She was a great companion.

@Essjayd (1567)

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5 Jun 17

It sounds like you are having a fab time. Now you've fallen in love with Damian's kids are you considering a little kid as a pal for Herc

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 17

Although I love these kids they are already going through the bars of the gate and running riot so I don't think I'll be getting a playmate for Herc.

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@Essjayd (1567)

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5 Jun 17

@JudyEv Hahaha on hearing that I think you're probably right ??

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