Wild Goats. In The Paddocks. At Sunrise.
I run my worldwide business, The Fitz Like A Glove Ironing Board Cover And Other Goodies, from my remote 54 hectare rural property. In the picturesque Central Tablelands of NSW.
We have many wild visitors to our paddocks. That are very welcome.
Goats. Foxes. Birds. Kangaroos.
Many of them can be heard in our hectare of garden at night.
Kangaroos especially. And Willie Wagtails. In the month of November. When they’re nesting.
During the day we see foxes and the occasional stray wombat. Stroll through our garden.
But I draw the line at goats.
They’re destructive. And will eat anything in sight. Including my treasured 200+ roses. Lavender. Vegetables. And herbs.
We discovered that the goats had discovered our garden last week.
As with all things, there is a weak link in our fence. A weak link that’s been ignored by the wild goats for 24 years.
But no longer.
Today I heard their bleating. It’s unmistakable. It sounds like a baby crying.
One was standing at my front door.
Peering in.
I called out to my 12+ year old Tri-Coloured Rough Collie. Daisy Mae. To let her out. To chase the goats away.
When she didn’t respond. I went looking for her.
She was in our bedroom. Seeking refuge from having to be on goat duty.
At 84+ years of human life, she just didn’t feel like she was up to it.
The goats are easy to spook. Just speak to them in a loud voice. And they can’t jump the weak link in the fence fast enough.
Standing outside my front door. Sounding stern. Is all it takes. Six goats. Despatched. Within the blink of an eye.
Until next time.
There’s a chore coming up. It’s to fix that weak link in the fence.
Living a rural life is always busy. But I wouldn’t trade it for the city for anything.
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~Carol Jones, Ironing Diva❤
PS. This Ironing Diva’s iron. Ironing Board. And Fitz Like A Glove™ Ironing Board Cover. Are my gateway to leading an elegant life. There is power in the iron. The ‘Joy Of Ironing’ is far from a myth. Beautifully pressed garments. Make a statement about who you are. When you’re well pressed. And well dressed. You ooze elegance. Beautifully pressed linen. Cloth napkins. Tea towels. Pillow cases. Make your home shimmer with style.
PPS. I am not only an Ironing Diva. But as one friend says, I am ‘The Queen’ when it comes to ironing.
I Am The Purveyor Of The Tantrum Free Fitz Like A Glove™ Ironing Board Cover And Other Goodies
Made with love and care in RURAL Australia by men and women who have a disability.
It’s not for everyone.
But it’s definitely for you if you’re fussy about the cover you iron on.
And if you love to support Australian made.
And want to put something back into the community when you make a purchase.
The Fitz Like A Glove™ Ironing Board Cover cover has more than 350,000 customers in 29 countries. Because it lives up to its name. It ‘Fitz Like A Glove™’ every time you iron.
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Photos of my rural property are courtesy of me, Ironing Diva – who is also known as Paddock Paparazzi – and taken at sunrise every morning.
My 12+ Year Old Tri-Coloured Rough Collie. Up Close. And Personal.
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Daisy Mae. She Hates Her Photo Taken As Much As I Do. I Have To Trick Her Into Looking At Me. Which Didn’t Work This Time.
