The Hebron Herald

Dignity is a quality that evidently has been severely overrated of late and therefore some of us took drastic steps to address this problem.  Gulliver and Don Pedro submitted themselves to the rack for their annual haircut and pedicure, however Gulliver decided to humiliate himself even further by crying like a big girl's blouse and wetting himself.  Jolyon and Kerry Porter from http://www.yackaridge.com/alpacashome.html did the shearing expertly and kindly, qualities that we very much appreciated.  Scenes reminiscent of Braveheart....'Freedom!' Stripped of their winter coats our alpaca boys are resplendent in all their .....geekiness! Of course not to let our brave guardians of the flock take the lead in their overt display of humility, Trevor took it to a whole other level....here he is modelling Christina's prototype.  There was much explanation that this contraption was to aid the viewing of the remote camera's images of the blocked bore well b

Closing the door on the week that has been Entering into Shabbat's shalom Opening my heart to the rest that You bring Your yoke is easy, your burden is light This week was rather momentous as I discovered the pine nut trees I planted 7 years ago have produced their first baby pine cones.  Within a couple of years we'll be producing our own supply of pine nuts. Over the last few weeks Neal, Trevor, Brendan and Chris have all put in some extra time to get on top of the chores and the place is looking terrific for it.  The orchard is now fully irrigated and ready for summer and another load has gone to the tip.  As Brendan said the other day, "it's great to be doing pre-emptive chores rather than crises management".  I for one am looking forward to spending this summer doing things other than fixing water leaks! Today I fertilised and weeded the capers, which gave me an opportunity to check out how they're going.  Most of the

 Psalm 138  I give you thanks with all my heart. Not to idols, but to you I sing praise. 2  I bow down toward your kadosh temple and give thanks to your name for your grace and truth;      for you have made your word [even] greater      than the whole of your reputation. 3  When I called, you answered me, you made me bold and strong. 4  All the kings of the earth will thank you, YHVH , when they hear the words you have spoken. 5  They will sing about YHVH ’s ways, “Great is the kavod of YHVH !” 6  For though YHVH is high, he cares for the lowly; while the proud he perceives from afar. 7  You keep me alive when surrounded by danger; you put out your hand when my enemies rage; with your right hand you save me. 8 YHVH will fulfill his purpose for me. Your mercy, YHVH , continues forever. Don’t abandon the work of your hands! This week of spring we have enjoyed sunny days and survived wild windy days.  Hebron is such a beautiful place on these warm and plea