We’re so proud of you, Nigel!
Nigel wore a fly mask for the first time (ever) on Tuesday evening and took it all in stride. He must have felt instantly better with the flies away from his eyes, and it was funny seeing him act like a goofball:
On Wednesday, Don went out and bought Nigel his very own blue fly mask. (Blue is Nigel’s color; he inherited it from Fergus.)
Nigel wore his new fly mask for the first time yesterday morning:
He was so unaffected by it, he couldn’t be bothered to pose for pictures during breakfast.
We are so proud of you, Nigel! You’re moving forward by leaps and bounds now, sweet boy! ♥ ♥ ♥
Morning Bray Farm 
June 22, 2012 at 4:06 am
Congrats Nigel! Lookin good!
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June 22, 2012 at 6:44 am
Awww…he is sure coming around. What a good boy, and so handsome in blue!
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June 22, 2012 at 6:52 am
Incredible! He’s a super donkey hero now! HUGE difference from last year. 🙂
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June 22, 2012 at 7:18 am
OH, my sweet Nigel. You will feel so much better with the fly mask on!! And all the cool kids are wearing them. Congratulations and well done!
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June 22, 2012 at 7:20 am
And you didn’t have to tell him, “there are donkeys suffering from flies all over the world who would love your fly mask,” to make him appreciate it?!
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June 22, 2012 at 7:34 am
Blue is definitely his color! Fergus would be so proud to see his buddy wearing that fly mask! 🙂
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June 22, 2012 at 7:58 am
Nigel in his new blue fly mask certainly made my day. As do all your lovely donkeys. Oma Linda
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June 22, 2012 at 8:18 am
Hooray, NIgel! Sometimes, just sometimes, the things those silly monkeys think are good ideas actually are good ideas! Good job, Nigel, giving this idea a try!
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June 22, 2012 at 9:01 am
His very own fashion statement 🙂 What a good boy!
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June 22, 2012 at 9:22 am
It would be an excellent thing if those masks came in tie die. All the donkeys would be clamoring for one.
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June 22, 2012 at 9:24 am
I love all those pictures, with the lop-sided ears, but especially the one of him muzzle-deep in that sweet hay. Life is good for Nigey. 🙂
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June 22, 2012 at 10:52 am
Congratulations Nigel! LIfe will be even better than perfect, now!
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June 22, 2012 at 11:48 am
With my horse, it was the sound of the velcro ripping that bothered her at first. I had to spend some time opening and closing it while it was off her head while giving tasty treats
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June 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Good decision Nigel, you look great with your own blue fly mask! Smart boy!
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June 22, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Yay Nigel! Knew you’d come around sooner or later! Love those two tone ears.
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June 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Good boy, Nigel!
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June 22, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Such a smart and handsome boy.
As I read this post, I kept thinking still waters runs deep.
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June 23, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Yay Nigel, you brave boy! Blue looks so good on you! 🙂
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June 24, 2012 at 7:29 am
Aaack, too early in the morning to find your email (not enough coffee!). This picture is ssoooo close to being perfect for you. Leenie is an amazing artist and I thought of you immediately when I saw it. http://bonkersycarax.blogspot.com/2012/06/donkey-and-ducks.html
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June 24, 2012 at 11:25 am
Here is the complaint I just filed and the web address so you can file one yourself.
This is the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation
http://www.license.state.tx.us/AUC/auction.htm
Please submit additional documentation in support of your complaint to the Department by fax (512) 539-5698
Mr. Jason Owen attempted to violate Texas Penal Code Section 42.09(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) wherein he scheduled a “donkey roping” event in the city of Van Horn. This was in conjunction with several other roping events for public entertainment. Mr. Owen cancelled the event, only because thousands of people from all over the United States sent emails to the city of Van Horn, which was one of the sponsors, that roping a donkey was cruelty to the animal. A donkeys physiology is significantly different from a cow or calf, as to create pain and suffering when roped around the neck and hind quarters.
Considering Mr. Owen, on television station KEWS in Odessa, admitted paying for these donkeys, and will not sit still and lose his expected profits from this event, may attempt to put in this event sometime in the future, unless the commission puts a stop to it.
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June 24, 2012 at 11:29 am
Jason Owens’ auctioneers license number is 05172011
so you can file a complaint yourselves with the Texas Dept. of License and Regulation. I don’t know his actual address, but his mailing address is
P.O. Box 1427, so you can write and convince him to not put on the donkey
roping event anywhere else……………because we are watching him.
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