Don made green beer and we toasted to Patrick.
Patrick became a member of the Save the Drama for Your Mamma Club.
We rejoiced at our first spring flowers.
And the boyz played and played and played. ♥
March 18, 2011
How we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day
Posted by Morning Bray under Donkeys, Plants and Flowers | Tags: donkeys, donkeys playing, Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, spring flowers |[38] Comments
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March 18, 2011 at 4:18 am
Oh, that’s fantastic!
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March 18, 2011 at 4:25 am
Patrick’s transformation is nothing short of astonishing.
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March 18, 2011 at 5:20 am
Ah Justina, thats exactly what a donkeys live should be!! Playing, eating and living at Morning Bray Farm!
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March 18, 2011 at 5:29 am
Is there anything as joyful as this herd of free and happy donkeys running around! I will never, ever, get that first picture of Patrick, curled up and dejected, out of my head. For years to come, I will watch the happy antics of your characters and always, always remember that shot.
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March 18, 2011 at 5:33 am
I’ve got to stop this crying so early in the morning. Patrick is something else. It’s been such a short time and already he can run without fear of something painful happening.
Thank you for giving him a place where he can feel safe, and thank you for sharing this video with us.
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March 18, 2011 at 5:35 am
In that last shot Patrick is saying “Nah Nah you can’t catch me” But no ropes alowed!
Donkey boys having fun. So nice !
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March 18, 2011 at 5:41 am
Grinning from ear to ear in WI!!
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March 18, 2011 at 6:36 am
Happy tears here. Patrick and his buudy Ellsworth. Thank you for sharing the video, it shows us so much.
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March 18, 2011 at 6:42 am
I’m just thrilled to see how well Patrick is doing. I’ve been following for a few days and the video this morning just filled my heart with gladness for the little guy. This is the first time I have left a comment, but I just had to tell you what a wonderful thing you did for that “no name” donkey. After following the 7MSN blog (because I like to follow Miss Lucy, I’m her before mom) I keep checking in on your blog. Love those Longears. Have a wonderful day 🙂
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March 18, 2011 at 6:54 am
Just great! Love the video!
I can hear the sound of a bird that maybe is Guineafowl, that in Portuguese we call “galinha d’angola”.
So beautiful the first spring flowers.
Thanks for sharing!
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March 18, 2011 at 7:00 am
Patrick is teaching me some serious lessons.
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March 18, 2011 at 7:03 am
Wow, what a difference you have made to that sweet little boy. I am amazed at how quickly he has transformed from that sad boy to running without fear in his pasture with his brothers. Once again, thank you for saving him.
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March 18, 2011 at 7:21 am
OH that made my heart soar to see Patrick running free without fear of ever being roped again. What a wonderful sight.
Suzanne
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March 18, 2011 at 7:24 am
Just to echo what everyone else has said–“he gets to run without fear of ropes!!” How amazing!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
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March 18, 2011 at 7:26 am
Watching Patrick toward the end of the video, he does canter or walk so gracefully with happiness and high spirit!
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March 18, 2011 at 7:28 am
Oh joy! For you, Patrick, the boyz, us.. what a perfect St. Patrick’s Day!
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March 18, 2011 at 7:30 am
Tears of joy here. Thank you!
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March 18, 2011 at 7:32 am
Awesome! What a great video. And I see that the willows are greening up… will there be trimmings soon?
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March 18, 2011 at 7:50 am
How many times will I watch this video today…
In the scene that starts around 15 seconds in, is Patrick on the far left running behind everyone or is he the one on Ellsworth’s left?
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March 18, 2011 at 7:56 am
Believe it or not, Patrick is the one on Ellsworth’s left. Bernard is the one left running behind everyone… he must have been distracted by something in the side pasture. 😉
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March 18, 2011 at 8:05 am
Cheers to Patrick! What a great way to start my morning.
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March 18, 2011 at 8:11 am
I’ve been sharing this joy on Facebook every day. It just keeps getting better and better. It’s absolute pure joy.
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March 18, 2011 at 9:06 am
Happy, happy, happy! And Patrick and Ellsworth seem to have got a really good connection. I think Ellsworth has been wonderful all the way – love him for that. Wish I could understand the donkey mind better …
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March 18, 2011 at 9:09 am
This has me smiling the biggest smile, Ever! That is one happy donkey. So incredibly awesome. You & Don did a really good thing, Justina. A really good thing.
*Big Squishy Hugs*
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March 18, 2011 at 9:14 am
Patrick is one resilient donkey! But then, he has a herd of well adjusted, carefree donkeys to live with now. Blessings to you and Don!
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March 18, 2011 at 10:04 am
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, OH MY GOSH – look at Patrick running…and he’s running with the herd!!! Oh Justina…didn’t you just stand there and bawl? Look how light and free he looks. And playing with Ellsworth! I gotta tell you, after that first day, I had totally anticipated a bit of a rougher beginning with Ellsworth, but wow. I am so impressed. I just want to give everybody great big hugs for welcoming Patrick to the herd so heartily!
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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March 18, 2011 at 10:06 am
Danni,
Yes, as a matter of fact, I did bawl… happy, happy tears. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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March 18, 2011 at 10:21 am
What a wonderful video! Thanks so much for sharing! I also enjoyed the Save the Drama Club post!! Ahhh, St. Patrick 🙂
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March 18, 2011 at 10:46 am
Smiling so hard my cheeks hurt!
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March 18, 2011 at 12:02 pm
I think you have the title slightly off…Celebrating the Saints of Patrick. You two are awesome to take a sad sack and bring him to heaven. The Olde Bagg
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March 18, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Teary eyed here in Indiana! Yesterday I just kept thinking about Ellsworth opening the gate and Patrick running for it to come in with the others. What a beautiful guy he is. I am so thankful for you and Don and the loving herd of donkeys you have. The momma drama is hilarious and there Patrick is giving the big eyes with Bernard. He’s just drinking in all the goodness with all he has. I love it! Blessings to all of you.
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March 18, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Delightful ! And Interesting … I thought it would be Bernard and Patrick teaming up as playmates if only because they’re the “kids” in the group. Of course they’re all young Donkeys anyway, but I didn’t expect Ellsworth, being slightly less young and also the boss of the herd, to be Patrick’s first and best playmate. Hope Bernard isn’t jealous.
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March 18, 2011 at 1:48 pm
What a hilarious and joyful video!!! I am in love with your herd of silly donkeys…thank you for the huuuuge smile!
xoxo
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March 18, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Oh I love the video – how happy is that!!!!!
I’ve been following Patrick’s whole journey this week, You and Don are so awesome to give that guy a chance a a happy donkey life. {{{big hugs}}} to you two and the whole heard!!
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March 18, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Just got home from work and am able to watch the video…amazing! Such a total contrast to where he came from. Y’all had better watch out, he’s gonna be a troublemaker for SHORE! 😀 Bonus butt scritches for Ellsworth; what a great guy.
Gotta go watch it again, now… 😉
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March 18, 2011 at 4:47 pm
What fun they are having, my guys have to duck thru the mesquite when they play. Sounds like a guinea in the background was egging them on………!!
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March 18, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I loved the video! Unfortunately, Patrick probably had to “learn” how to run in the past. So glad it is working out for all of your boys now! I had some green beer yesterday also. Wondering what “several” drops of green food coloring will do to you 🙂
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March 20, 2011 at 6:18 pm
OMG the first pic is the best!! I keep looking at it and cracking up and getting teary-eyed all at the same time 😀 The green beer and the position of Patrick’s eye and THE NOSE!! Then another great ending by Morning Bray with a video that I keep watching over and over again. I was going to suggest a video and you must have read my thoughts! Thanks for putting yet another huge smile on my face.
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