Author Archives: Chris Shepherd

Bob’s back

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

The bobcat’s back. Actually, I don’t think it ever left. We’ve been keeping the chickens in the coop for the most part, some days even, but today we let them out into their run. I was late getting back to … Continue reading →

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The goat has left the building

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

Earlier this month I tried to bring a goat into our home but it didn’t work out like I thought it would. Now, I’m not talking about a real goat, but a figurative goat. This goat’s name was Brian. He’s … Continue reading →

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So long, Chris. Hello, Greenneck

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

I’ve recently been going through the hundreds of blogs on Inthekoots and am impressed with the creativity people show when they name their blogs. It puts the name of this blog, Chris in the Koots, to shame, and I’d like … Continue reading →

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Bad (bob)cat

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

Last night, as I was climbing into bed, Crystal noticed unusual sounds coming from outside: it almost sounded like a cat screaming, which is ironic, because the noise was actually our chickens freaking out as a wild cat of some … Continue reading →

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The one that got away

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

I now have my “one that got away” story for snowshoe hare hunting. Nick and I went out at 7 a.m. this morning. The forecast called for 2cm of snow overnight and more in the morning. Ullr didn’t deliver the … Continue reading →

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