Harry and Solomon have new coats
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342155)
Rockingham, Australia
March 13, 2021 12:00am CST
We took our new pet sheep, Harry and Solomon, to be shorn today. They were a handful for the shearer so they are big strong sheep. They kicked and threw themselves around quite a bit but now they are minus their hot fleeces. Because they wriggle and squirmed so much, the shearer found it hard to do a neat job on them. We were surprised to find Harry has black and white patches while Solomon has quite wrinkly skin.
We had a bit of trouble heaving them onto the trailer, even though we had a nice ramp for them. However, once they were shorn they were keen to get onto the trailer and be taken home. They’re not as stupid as they sometimes appear.
After we brought them home, we went back into town to vote. Voting is compulsory in our country. We also bought Harry a nice new red dog-collar. Solomon’s collar is a noseband from a horse’s bridle.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Mar 21
No offense, but they are quite ugly without their wool coats on. haha
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
14 Mar 21
@vandana7
Ha ha your imagination can go Very far!!
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@toniganzon (72532)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
@myklj999 Thanks. I was thinking they would be penalized but don’t know the extent.
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
13 Mar 21
Solomon is going to be jealous while Harry tells him you like him the best.
I never thought about the color of their skin under the wool. That's interesting.
They look different. I wonder if they stand at the watering trough and admire their new look?
I never thought about the color of their skin under the wool. That's interesting.
They look different. I wonder if they stand at the watering trough and admire their new look?3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv they didn't recognize each other with the fleece gone? That's funny!
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@JudyEv (342155)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@DaddyEvil It only lasted a very short time but you could see they were confused.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
What exactly did you vote upon?
I'm sure Harry and Solomon appreciate the new look.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
Oh, you are a shepherdess. 
I once was a goatheredess to a billy, two nannies, and four kids. It was fun tending the goat.
Sheep could be different because of the grooming you narrated in the post. But I like Harry and Solomon.
I once was a goatheredess to a billy, two nannies, and four kids. It was fun tending the goat.
Sheep could be different because of the grooming you narrated in the post. But I like Harry and Solomon.2 people like this
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
13 Mar 21
@JudyEv Wow! An annual grooming this shorn thing is. Must be an exciting event the sheep look forward to. The fur could be too hot for them. Or maybe not. Could be protection from the cold.
Shows I know nothing about sheep, don't I?
Do you turn the coat of sheep into wool?
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@JudyEv (342155)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 21
@eileenleyva The sheep should have been short about October/November then they would have less wool over summer. But Harry and Solomon will grow enough wool for them to be warm when winter arrives.
It is a lot of work to spin the wool so I won't be doing that.
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@allknowing (137815)
• India
14 Mar 21
They are not like dogs who cannot be left alone. Preiti mourned till I returned home even for short periods. (lol)
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@allknowing (137815)
• India
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv All our dogs were. I remember how our Bull terrier - Rana knew when the suit case from the attic was bought down and that I would soon leave. He would become so restless.
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@JudyEv (342155)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Mar 21
@allknowing Poor things. There is no way of assuring them that you will be returning.
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@LindaOHio (181762)
• United States
13 Mar 21
Sooooo cute. Who kept the wool? I can't believe that you are fined if you don't vote in your country. Everyone should vote; but it should be a free choice.
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@LindaOHio (181762)
• United States
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv It's a free choice in the US; and I always vote as do many others. There are also those that never vote; and they are the ones that shouldn't complain about our government if they don't plan on doing something about it!
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
13 Mar 21
They revealed their true colours
I read the comments below and really appreciate that your country values each vote and you can be fined if you don't vote. That's a good thing to have people participate in making their nation in a way
I read the comments below and really appreciate that your country values each vote and you can be fined if you don't vote. That's a good thing to have people participate in making their nation in a way2 people like this
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv We too need such rules. Many don't vote and participate in politics. But they are the ones who will get all the news from social media and criticize everything under the sun that any government does. But they will not take the pain to vote and be a part of bringing change.
We too need such rules. Many don't vote and participate in politics. But they are the ones who will get all the news from social media and criticize everything under the sun that any government does. But they will not take the pain to vote and be a part of bringing change.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
13 Mar 21
So what becomes of the shorn fleece?
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@snowy22315 (182204)
• United States
13 Mar 21
I am sure they are feeling much happier with those heavy wool coats off.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Mar 21
oo Id love to go up and snuggle them new coats now
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@FourWalls (69033)
• United States
13 Mar 21
Hey, they don’t look to baaa-d.
I’d vote for Harry and Solomon!
I’d vote for Harry and Solomon!2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Mar 21
He is very wrinkled. 
I love the pattern on Harry
I love the pattern on Harry2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv He is trying to make you look like you are not feeding him.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
13 Mar 21
so many things come to mind, the look on the faces is hilarious. I can hear them talking (what do they do with our old dirty hair i wonder?"_
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
14 Mar 21
@JudyEv ROFL - they do. most animals have interesting body language when dealing with Hoomans!
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