sly devil, also goat, also Clover. 1. Clever or cunning, especially in the practice of deceit. 2. Stealthy or surreptitious.
It was raining early Friday morning as I was packing the car for our trip. Goats don’t like rain, and a rainy morning usually means they don’t get up till 9 or 10. They’re never in a hurry to get their hair wet, even for food. I was surprised to see Clover up, but then I figured she wanted to see me off. We’re close, you know. I told her to keep her chin up, I’d be back.
Then she started hollering and screaming, and threw herself down on the ground and hollered some more. Sheesh. I didn’t expect her to take it that hard.
I said, “Clover! I’ll send you a postcard! I can even call you if you want! But I’m LEAVING!”
She got up off the ground, went to the goat house, threw everybody else out in the rain, and slammed the door.
I went down there and said, “Clover, you know I love you, but–”
And she said, “Stop being such an idiot, Woman. I am HAVING A BABY.”
Oh.
To be continued…….. (When I can get home and take proper pictures of THE SURPRISE BABY!)
Casie says:
:bugeyed:
What a nice surprise!!
On April 25, 2011 at 7:23 am
Mermonster says:
Wow! Congrats to you both. Is it hard to tell if goats are pregnant?
On April 25, 2011 at 7:28 am
Kris Sherrill says:
What? Didn’t she just have 2 kigs a few months ago? I cannot wait to hear the rest of this story.
On April 25, 2011 at 7:47 am
Kris Sherrill says:
I meant KIDS.
On April 25, 2011 at 7:48 am
wickedgoodshari says:
They almost always choose the best time to inconvenience you, I find. Give Clover my congrats!
On April 25, 2011 at 7:57 am
Julia says:
Oh my! I’m looking forward to the pictures and all the details.
On April 25, 2011 at 8:01 am
Barbee' says:
Well! What do’ya know! I guess she will do anything to try to keep you and all the treats there on the farm. You did take Ross some cookies, didn’t you?
On April 25, 2011 at 8:09 am
wildcat says:
A surprise baby?!?! Oh my!!! Congratulations (and extra cookies) to Mama Clover! 😆
On April 25, 2011 at 8:16 am
Phyllis says:
The lenghts that they will go to to keep you down on the farm. Have a wonderful trip and pictures of the baby when you get back.
On April 25, 2011 at 8:22 am
Cheryl LeMay says:
How can that be? She had babies not that long ago.That is a surprise!
On April 25, 2011 at 8:27 am
Kelly A says:
Am I confusing Nutmeg and Clover? Nutmeg is Dr Pepper’s momma right?
Well Clover is always so roly poly, guess she should be on the show ” I didn’t know I was pregnant” or in this case ” my chef didn’t know I was pregnant” 😀
Have fun on your trip and YAY!!!! more goat babies!!!!!
On April 25, 2011 at 8:34 am
Mary says:
YAY Clover! But how mean to have a baby before your momma leaves on a trip. Couldn’t you keep your hooves crossed for a week?
On April 25, 2011 at 8:41 am
Nancy in Iowa says:
Oh. My. God! She really decided to spring this on you now? Now we all can’t wait for you to get back so we can see pix! Love the one of your wonderful kids.
On April 25, 2011 at 8:58 am
CATRAY44 says:
HaHahaha… that Clover. (Kind of neat that she new she needed to get your attention, though!)
On April 25, 2011 at 9:03 am
Robin says:
Awesome! Her [lack of] timing is pretty impressive.
On April 25, 2011 at 9:08 am
Teri says:
Wow! Where have I been? I didn’t even know she was pregnant! Did you?? I have to tell you Suzanne, that your goat stories and pics have inspired us to get our own. Our new babies were just born two weeks ago and we will be able to pick them up in June. (They are bottle fed for eight weeks first) We’re so excited!!
On April 25, 2011 at 9:10 am
Mandy says:
Wow a baby! Yay! I love babies 😀
On April 25, 2011 at 9:12 am
Rys says:
What a nice suprise!
On April 25, 2011 at 9:22 am
holstein woman says:
Yay for Clover, it is nice to know she doesn’t have trouble birthing. Have a great time!
On April 25, 2011 at 9:34 am
Leanna says:
OMG…what a sly devil indeed! Can’t wait to see baby goat pics!
On April 25, 2011 at 10:04 am
Laura B says:
I had a feeling when I read the title that it meant she was having a baby! If it was me I probly would have stayed home!
On April 25, 2011 at 10:07 am
Heidi says:
Haha, how cute!
On April 25, 2011 at 10:12 am
Lynette says:
Congratulations Clover! You sure keep things interesting on this blog!!
On April 25, 2011 at 10:27 am
Jennifer M. says:
Congrats Clover. :snoopy: We are all proud of you.
On April 25, 2011 at 10:39 am
Rose H says:
The things Clover will do – you should never have shown her your vacation dates! 😆
Congratulations Clover 😀
On April 25, 2011 at 10:59 am
Miss Becky says:
oh my. now that IS a surprise! congratulations are in order – for your and Clover! Can’t wait to see the photos. :yes:
On April 25, 2011 at 11:37 am
Zusiqu says:
D’Oh! I <3 Clover.
On April 25, 2011 at 11:44 am
Sonia says:
Well….now that was unexpected!
On April 25, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Journey11 says:
LOL, only Clover… 8)
On April 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Urbanite says:
I adore Clover. What a clever goat!
On April 25, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Auntie Linda says:
Congratulations Momma Clover! You are so special – and so good to your “woman”, providing her with grand kids all the time. <3
On April 25, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Pat in Eastern NC says:
Congratulations, Clover! Will there be a baby shower? Have you registered? Can’t wait to see pics of the new baby. Dear Woman, have a great time and safe trip back to WV.
On April 25, 2011 at 1:19 pm
jean says:
Oh boy. There is going to be hell to pay when you get back! You better bring her loads of cookies maybe even a few cakes. Congratulations to everyone!!
On April 25, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Urbanite says:
I was going through the goat archives and just realized Clover’s last babies appeared unexpectedly, too. (And also not long before a planned visit to Ross – is Clover jealous of Ross?) What a sneaky girl! My favorite part of the current story is where Clover threw the other goats out of the goat house into the rain and slammed the door.
On April 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Patricia says:
WHAT??????
That girl can really keep a secret!
On April 25, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Sundownr / Bev says:
I’d say Clover decided to have her baby(ies) BEFORE Suzanne left instead of while she was gone! I bet Ms. Clover thought she’d get extra cookies! And there’s the suspected Ross jealousy thingy, too!
Congrats on the new kid(s) and have fun on your vacation!!
:sun2:
On April 25, 2011 at 2:31 pm
ann/alba says:
Aweeeeeeeeeee Clover you sneaky wee devil,
congratulations on the surprise baby.
Ann/alba
On April 25, 2011 at 6:11 pm
GrammieEarth says:
Clover will do just about anything for a cookie….
On April 25, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Cheryl LeMay says:
I wonder who the daddy is. She must have been sneaking out to the buck pen at night to meet with her lover. She’s an amazing little goat.
On April 25, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Amie says:
So all this time you’ve been giving her the business about her cookie consumption, and she’s been eating for two!! 😀
Congrats, Clover and Daddy and the whole Stringtown Rising family! :snoopy:
On April 25, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Mountain Blessings says:
Seem like Clover will do anything to be the center of attention! I can’t wait to see the new pics, just one baby? Congrats Clover!! :purpleflower:
On April 26, 2011 at 4:55 am
Angela P says:
I sooo can relate to this…well kind of. I wasnt leaving for a warm, fun vacation. I did leave to go to the store though…When I came home I found my goat Miss Tilly code name now, Bimbo, in with my buck Peace! I think Tilly and Clover are related…I was NOT planning on breeding her this year….guess again!
On April 26, 2011 at 9:30 am
Ramona says:
Congratulations on the new baby!
On April 26, 2011 at 10:00 am
Marilyn says:
Suprize baby?! Can’t see how that would be with her having an udder like that.
Please tell us you waited to leave until she safely delivered.
Marilyn
On April 27, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Sheila Z says:
LOL I guess the Buck yard was put in a bit too late.
On April 28, 2011 at 10:55 pm