Boulderneigh: Good night, sweet prince

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Good night, sweet prince

From orphaned lamb to gentleman – always the gentleman.

Boulderneigh Blake

Valiant Braveheart x Valiant Brava

3/29/10 - 10/13/20

19 comments:

wyomingheart said...: My heart breaks for you. So 😔 sorry!; 10/13/20, 6:31 PM
Wanda said...: A long hug for you, Michelle. I'm sorry that he's gone.; 10/13/20, 7:45 PM
Donna said...: I am sorry, Michelle.; 10/13/20, 8:11 PM
Michelle said...: Thank you, wyomingheart, Wanda, and Donna. It was a shock, and totally unexpected, to find him dead this morning. I have three of his daughters and two of his granddaughters here so his legacy will live on, but I will miss my good boy.; 10/13/20, 8:14 PM
Mama Pea said...: Aw, darn. So sorry to hear this, Michelle. I know he had a special place in your flock and heart.; 10/14/20, 5:11 AM
Debbie said...: So very sorry to hear this Michelle. Sending you a hug.; 10/14/20, 5:51 AM
thecrazysheeplady said...: {{{hug}}}; 10/14/20, 6:18 AM
A :-) said...: Oh I'm so sorry, Michelle. This is such sad news. :-(; 10/14/20, 6:58 AM
Florida Farm Girl said...: So sorry you lost one of the boys. Hugs.; 10/14/20, 8:41 AM
Michelle said...: Yes, he did, Mama Pea, from the day he was born as the only living lamb in a set of triplets.

Thank you for your support, Debbie, Sara, A, and Sue. It's the hard part of being an animal caretaker.; 10/14/20, 2:01 PM
Marlane said...: So sorry for your loss.; 10/14/20, 4:18 PM
Jeanne said...: Oh, Michelle, I'm so sorry! It's sooo tough, losing a beloved animal! It's bad enough when you know it is coming, but it's extra hard when it's so sudden!

I wish I could come and give you a hug.... I think you need one.

Hang in there dear friend.; 10/14/20, 7:36 PM
FullyFleeced said...: so sorry Michelle ((hugs))- rest in peace sweet Blake; 10/14/20, 8:57 PM
Goatldi said...: Ten years an excellent number for the sheep boy. Shows the good care he had. Nice that you have daughters to carry on his legacy. Safe Journey Blake.; 10/15/20, 8:40 AM
Mary Ann said...: Oh, no, I'm so very sorry. What a gorgeous boy he was!; 10/15/20, 1:12 PM
Tina T-P said...: Oh no. So sorry to read your news of the loss of your little fellow. Thinking of you. T; 10/15/20, 5:42 PM
Michelle said...: Thank you, Marlane.

It certainly was a shock, Jeanne.

Virtual hugs appreciated, Denise.

Goatldi, a lot of Shetlands live into their teens, so Blake didn't seem that old to me.

Thank you, Mary Ann. He was a good, and good-looking ram.

Thank you, Tina; I appreciated your thoughts.; 10/15/20, 9:54 PM
Susan said...: Oh, Michelle. That must have been an awful shock for you. Such a fine, gentle boy. Many, many hugs to you, my friend.; 10/16/20, 2:34 AM
MiniKat said...: Oh no! I'm so very sorry for your loss. Blake was such a sweet guy. I'm happy his legacy will live on through his descendants. I hope time will ease the shock and grief for you. *hugs*; 10/17/20, 6:14 PM