On Thursday, after seeing the Hairy Hacienda madhouse, Carson asked if you all could see what happens when MeeMaw gets ambushed in the corral. I wouldn’t say my mom was ambushed, but Fergus and Ellsworth definitely vied for her attention, scritches and hugs.
This was the first time for my mom to meet Fergus and Nigel. Fergus instantly glommed on to my mom. Interesting.
Ellsworth knew from her visit in October that my mom was good for scritches.
As always, there were a few aww moments. Look at Ellsworth’s head on Fergus’s back. You can see Nigel dutifully standing behind Fergus.
And Ellsworth rubbing his face against my mom’s back…
Fergus willingly accepted a hug…
And so did Ellsworth.
If you happen to be wondering where Bernard was during all of this, he was busying himself with trying to eat the camera and wrapping his pretzel self around me. I think he might be turning into a momma’s boy. I find myself totally okay with that. ♥
Morning Bray Farm 
June 5, 2010 at 3:49 am
I love those pictures! The love between your mom and the boys is obvious, and then I had to laugh over Bernard and what he was doing! HA!
How long is mom staying? Does she have any animals at home?
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June 5, 2010 at 11:48 am
Pat,
Mom is staying for a couple of weeks. No animals at home… but I do owe my love of animals to both my mom and my dad. 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 4:30 am
Ah, no outfit is complete without a little bit of donkey hair! Looks like the boys love their Meemaw.
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June 5, 2010 at 11:49 am
C,
Keen observation on your part. 😉 My mom’s black shirt was completely covered in dog and donkey hair by the end of the day. 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 5:31 am
Fergus knows a good deal when he sees one.
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June 5, 2010 at 11:50 am
Carson,
He’s definitely one smart boy. 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 10:30 am
It’s easy to see where you got your deep love for animals, and the Donks know it.
Maybe if you made a “Chuck”, like Carson used for Alan when he was shy, maybe either you or your Mom could coax Nigel to accept a scritch. He’s so close to being included in the love-in.
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June 5, 2010 at 11:47 am
gazelle,
Thanks! Ha, guess what we got just yesterday based on Carson’s recommendation? A Chuckit! We’ll be working with Nigel this weekend and will keep you posted. 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 11:57 am
Such wonderful and loving creatures they all are. I’m sure they will love return visits from your mom VERY SOON!
Mama’s boys are okay when it comes to the donkey world… *grins*
DI
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June 5, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Di,
I think you’re right. And from Don’s parents too! 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 1:43 pm
What’s a chuckit? That’s a new one for me.
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June 5, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Mel,
Check out: http://www.rei.com/product/644295
Basically, it’s a way for you to “chuck” balls for dogs who like to retrieve (it’s really a beautiful thing). What we’ve done is taped a glove to the end of the chuckit (I call it a chucker) to get Nigel used to having a “hand” touch him. I promise to post pictures soon. 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Guess all “kids” know about Grandma! They’re like big golden retrievers, just want affection all the time? So cute.
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June 5, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Ann,
You betcha. Nigel will come around soon, but yes, Bernard, Ellsworth and Fergus are total affection hounds. 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Pretty soon, instead of saying, “Heeehaaw” they will be saying “Meeemawww”
🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Seriously? That is too funny. When you come to visit, they’ll start saying “Naaaaaaaycole” 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Beautiful photos! Lucky donkeys that their MeeMaw loves them so. My mother has never hugged my donkeys, not a farm person, she does visit and pat though!
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June 5, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Cheryl,
I think our boys do consider themselves lucky. It’s good to see you back in the blogosphere! I’m sure your donks appreciate your mom’s visits and pats!
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June 5, 2010 at 8:34 pm
How incredibly sweet. Thanks! I needed some awwwww moments, and I always know where to come for that 🙂
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June 5, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Tammy,
🙂
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June 8, 2010 at 1:58 pm
You know, the problem with being away from a computer for two weeks is that I have to go through all of these wonderful posts and see all of these wonderful pictures.
I now need an insulin shot, I swear!! Too much sweetness.
Do you have any theories as to why Nigel and Fergus have such different personalities? I know that you got them at the same time and that you may think that they are related…
Nigel will come around soon, because we are all rooting for him!!
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June 8, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Cathy,
We missed you and are glad you’re back!
Good question. No solid theories yet, but I can tell you that their personalities have remained quite consistent from day one.
I don’t know why Fergus was so ready for everything so soon and Nigel is taking baby steps… but at least we continue to forward.
I suspect that Nigel may have had some sort of negative experience with a human at some point, but there’s just no way of knowing. What I do know is that trust can take time and we’re going to give Nigel as much time as he needs – you’re right, he’ll come around soon! 🙂
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