Did you see our “Tidbit” Post the last time? Let’s see if you can put together one of THOSE “tidbits” with this picture today to figure out my “Miss Mercy Mystery Monday” mystery. What do YOU think this is? Do you think you know who used this and why? The ones with the right answers will get to be in a Corgi Toss, and we will see who BG chooses to be the winner!
whhoo hooo it's a real life Cat-a-pult. These war machines were used extensively in Wales during the 1400's to confuse the enemy as Pembroke Corgis stormed battlements and castles to rescue fairy princesses and pillage for treats. Of course over time there was a shortage of felines to be had and Corgis had to use whatever was at hand. The use of Cat-a-pults went out of favor when the Corgis used pigs who regularly broke the machines. But even before that the Corgis had figured out the use of the door bell on the side of castles and being so short, could slide right in before the owners saw them.
Of course this is true! Why are you shaking your head? Sheesh!
Thanks for the suggestions on Chrome's blog. I actually was cutting up the carrots and putting them with his feed, but I got lazy and stopped doing it. Bad me. Maybe if I slice them all up at once so I only have to grab a handful instead of slicing them before each feeding time it'll be easier. Zeppelin actually did like the carrots pretty well, but Chrome is so people oriented all he cared about was what I was doing.
Chrome actually has done very well in the past on trailer loading, but before our last vet visit he didn't want to go on, probably because his jaw was hurting so bad. I decided to give it a break for a little while until I could get him hooked on the clicker because I want it to be a positive experience. I wish I had the time to feed him on it but in the mornings I'm in too much of a hurry to get ready for work and in the evenings it's usually getting dark. This summer will be soooooo much easier because it'll be light so late.
I like the idea of setting up an obstacle course in the pasture. On my next day off I'll have to look around and see what I can find. That would be so fun! Thanks again for the advice. Sounds great!
Here are the horses of Corgi Country. We've had Cory since he was a little over 3 years old, and Tuffy is my son's AQHA Palomino gelding. He is trained to do both western and dressage work, though he is no longer shown.
Below them is our Border Collie, Sadie...
Coronado King
Cory, my 26 yr. old Peruvian Gelding
Tuffy
Tuff is an AQHA 26 yr. old Palomino
Auntie Sadie (aka Shady Sadie Lady)
Sadie is our black Border Collie. She is a big help to Grammy around the house and property...
Country Corgi Blog:
I am Little Dott, and am now in charge of this blog. Brother BG and I, with my corgi kids, Gimli, Mercy and Pippin share about our life here in Corgi Country. This is where the Corgis tell the Stories! Go to CafePress or Zazzle and search “Country Corgis” to find gifts, etc. featuring us and our parents...
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Grammy has 6 kids and 16 grandkids. She worked for 18 years with severely handicapped children, but is retired now, and writes a blog to share God’s wisdom as written by the Bible in Proverbs, as well as a blog that shares the things that God is showing her. She draws in pastels and graphite, and has her own a storefront at: http://www.cafepress.com/GrammysCorgiCountry.
She and Papa have 5 acres in a VERY rural setting. The closest town is a couple of miles away and our nearest neighbor is about a quarter of a mile away on one side with no homes on the other three sides for MANY miles. We are surrounded by BLM land which makes it really nice and quiet. We get to listen to, and watch, many kinds of wild critters.
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12 comments:
That looks like a catapult which I suspect is a device not unlike the corgi toss. I think that one is big enough for me.
Slobbers,
mango
This is way off - but an old fashion oil rig - to get oil?
sandie
I usually suck at this game, but I think I got it this time: It's a squirrel torture device. Please add my name to the lost if winners BOL
Twink!
I think it is a water driller thingie! You are drilling for water!
Hugs,
Angela
Have to agree with ol' Angela there...think it maybe might be an old water drill.
I think TwinkieTinyDog is on to something; looks like something for catching squirrels, otherwise, I'm cluess on these things
betty
I like how Mango RH thinks BUT it would be a KHATAPAULT!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Mmmmm.... Looks like no one followed the link to the 100 years squirrel wars post.... Mango and Khyra are getting warm...
whhoo hooo it's a real life Cat-a-pult. These war machines were used extensively in Wales during the 1400's to confuse the enemy as Pembroke Corgis stormed battlements and castles to rescue fairy princesses and pillage for treats. Of course over time there was a shortage of felines to be had and Corgis had to use whatever was at hand. The use of Cat-a-pults went out of favor when the Corgis used pigs who regularly broke the machines. But even before that the Corgis had figured out the use of the door bell on the side of castles and being so short, could slide right in before the owners saw them.
Of course this is true! Why are you shaking your head? Sheesh!
Thanks for the suggestions on Chrome's blog. I actually was cutting up the carrots and putting them with his feed, but I got lazy and stopped doing it. Bad me. Maybe if I slice them all up at once so I only have to grab a handful instead of slicing them before each feeding time it'll be easier. Zeppelin actually did like the carrots pretty well, but Chrome is so people oriented all he cared about was what I was doing.
Chrome actually has done very well in the past on trailer loading, but before our last vet visit he didn't want to go on, probably because his jaw was hurting so bad. I decided to give it a break for a little while until I could get him hooked on the clicker because I want it to be a positive experience. I wish I had the time to feed him on it but in the mornings I'm in too much of a hurry to get ready for work and in the evenings it's usually getting dark. This summer will be soooooo much easier because it'll be light so late.
I like the idea of setting up an obstacle course in the pasture. On my next day off I'll have to look around and see what I can find. That would be so fun! Thanks again for the advice. Sounds great!
Ooooo I saw,is it a Tre BOW shay??? For cat or squirrel flinging???
Whatever it is, it is very cool!!
Smileys!
Dory
oooo can't wait to see who gets tossed!
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