First, the Lucy report. Paige and I took Lucy to see Dr. Johnson this morning for a post-accident check-up. Dr. J was thrilled with Lucy’s progress! She said that Lucy’s heart and lung “sound gorgeous” and she seems to be healing really well. She’s keeping Lulu on NSAIDs and pain killers for another week and wants us to keep her in the small barnyard paddock for at least another week. Lucy, of course, wants to get back to work in the big pastures, but better safe than sorry. We’ll have another follow-up visit next week.

As far as damage to her reproductive system, it’s just too soon to tell. They would like to do an ultrasound in a few months once the swelling goes down and she grows a bit. Fingers crossed.

Lucy and Dr. Dawn Johnson

Everyone at the Fork Union Animal Clinic loved Lucy even before the accident- we had been in a week before for puppy shots and her four feet never touched the ground- so when Paige brought her in after she was hit, the whole staff dropped what they were doing and came running. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to these amazing people.

BTW,when I told Dr. Johnson about all the contributions we received from readers and shareholders, she totally teared up.

In other news, I have just listed some new colorways in the shop, as well as some spinning fibers. As always, supplies are limited.

Finally, I am thrilled to announce that the Juniper Moon Farm Spring 2010 Shearing Day Celebration will take place on April 24th, 11 a.m. to Dark, at the farm in Palmyra, Virginia.

Like last year, the event will be potluck. We’ll provide the dinnerware, silverware, etc., drinks and the marshmallows (and peeps!) for roasting. Like last year we hope to have plenty of demos going on. Several shareholders and readers will be bringing their musical instruments to play around the fire and you are encouraged to do the same.

More details here as the day comes together.