1998 (?) - November 5, 2014
I no longer remember who started everyone calling Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, but it's been a long enough time that when she passed this morning that was the first thing that came to mind and was corroborated by a friend as well.
Being from the US, I don't have a firm grasp on the history of royalty and had to look that interesting sentence up.
"The [Queen] is dead" is the announcement of a monarch who has just died. "Love live The [Queeen]" refers to the heir who immediately succeeds to a throne upon the death of the preceding monarch. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth was the second sheep I ever owned. Or maybe it was Jester who was second. Or Crazy Esther or Joshua or Jacob. Those five Jacob sheep came together and I don't remember much about picking them out that day, but apparently we did a good job.
Those fine sheep were kindly given to me by a shepherd from Indiana who wanted them to have a good home. She'd probably be amazed that Elizabeth lived so long...but we can't let her know because Elizabeth outlived her!
Jester is currently out with the rest of the flock, but knowing him, he'll want to go back in the small paddock this evening. I think I'm going to see if Ford and Henri would like to move in with him as both are getting up there in years and not moving around as well as they used to.
Elizabeth was quite a character and I'm sure going to miss getting yelled at even as late as last night. I am honored she was a part of my story here and her stories will live on as all the good ones do. Petunia is heir to the throne and that's a good story as well.
Those fine sheep were kindly given to me by a shepherd from Indiana who wanted them to have a good home. She'd probably be amazed that Elizabeth lived so long...but we can't let her know because Elizabeth outlived her!
Jester is currently out with the rest of the flock, but knowing him, he'll want to go back in the small paddock this evening. I think I'm going to see if Ford and Henri would like to move in with him as both are getting up there in years and not moving around as well as they used to.
Elizabeth was quite a character and I'm sure going to miss getting yelled at even as late as last night. I am honored she was a part of my story here and her stories will live on as all the good ones do. Petunia is heir to the throne and that's a good story as well.
50 comments:
So sorry she's gone. I never had the pleasure but enjoyed her a lot in your posts. Is 16 old for a sheep?
She had a good long life with you and Saint Tim. (Such a loud mouth!) I know she'll be missed.
It's so hard to lose an old friend.
I will miss hearing about Elizabeth.
I'm sorry.
kim
She was a grand old lady, and I'm glad she had such a wonderful life with you!
You gave her a beautiful life. Long live the queen.Hug B
I'm so sorry to hear about Elizabeth, but what a great blog post title. I have no doubt that she KNEW she was the queen, and probably lived so long just so that no one else could be. A life well lived and a farm well ruled. Long live the queen.
What a regal queen she was. She will really be missed.
So sorry for your loss. A beloved & faithful animal is a gift from above.
All queens should live such a life. She will leave a big hole in the kingdom. :(
So sorry Sara! :(. She lived an amazingly long life....testament to your gift as a shepherd.
She was the Queen of your farm and apparently let everyone know it. Long live the queen. She had a good life with you.
Wow, 16 is very old for any breed of sheep. Petunia will make a fine queen - she already knows she's special and has a regal bearing. Elizabeth was quite a character - she is a loss for the whole farm family but she had a wonderful reign.
You are a good Mom Miss Sara. Every single one of your animals enjoys or has enjoyed the best there is to offer.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your sheep monarch.
I'm sorry. She was so fortunate to have lived her life there with you and such a great family, and in such a beautiful place.
My sympathies. She is lucky to have had you as her shepherd. A long and loving life.
So sorry to hear she is now gone, at least she waited until after "Hug a Sheep Day". Sixteen is a good long life for sheep, enjoy the memories she has left you with.
I hope she passed peacefully, for all your sakes. Hugs.
Well damn, I cried. Couldn't help myself. and truly we all want to 'go' in our sleep. You are the best sheep Moma, 16 is truly old. Thinking of you
Bless her Royal Sheepiness!
Im sorry she's gone. She had a good life with you and wherever she is, I hope she is once again a gambolling lamb.
Elizabeth's cry will be missed. Sunday prior to the costume party all of the sheep visited the De Boca Vista while Sara was working with Hickory. When I looked over to the Queen's home the other sheep were moving in and out of her home visiting her. I know she enjoyed their visit because she was not fussing. What a great memory of her last days.
And may the sheep who have gone before her pay their due respects now that she has a new sheepdom to rule over. {{{hugs}}} to all.
She was lucky to have found such a great home.
She was lucky to have found such a great home.
I am sorry to hear that the queen has passed. Long live the queen.
I'm so sorry to hear of Queen Elizabeth's passing. She's had an amazing life with you! Lots of hugs from across the pond.
Love, Ineke
So sorry that she is gone, but she had a wonderful life on your beautiful farm. It would be nice if everyone cared so much about another living being as you do.
Farewell Elizabeth.
Long live the Queen. In our hearts.
Goodbye sweet old Queen Elizabeth. She was one of my favorite sheeps! Now I won't worry about her in the cold weather this winter...run free sweet girl:)
I'm sorry to hear of the Queen's passing. She picked a good time to leave before the the grip of winter sets in. Those old, bossy, fragile and often contrary oldsters sure take a bite out of your heart though. My oldies are mere babes compared to Elizabeth!
Take care,
Tammy
So, So Sorry to read this, this morning... Hearthfelts to you all.... Hugs,
Faith
Sorry to hear. You gave her a great life.
So sad for you and for Jester. Play a few of your recordings of her at her memorial service; perhaps that will be of comfort.
16 years. You gave her a great life! She is now cavorting in a world where there is no arthritis, no aches, no pains.
Oh I'm so sorry. But what a grand life she had.
Hugs to Jester.
Oh what a life Queen Elizabeth enjoyed at Equinox Farms with you guys. We shall miss her and her antics... So sorry to hear that she had passed. Hail to the Queen!
Oh what a life Queen Elizabeth enjoyed at Equinox Farms with you guys. We shall miss her and her antics... So sorry to hear that she had passed. Hail to the Queen!
I'm so sorry, but, gosh, did she ever rule the roost for 16 years!
She was a grand old lady. Or grand old dame. She is a testimony to your great care and amazing capacity to love.
Even when they've had a long and good life, it's still hard when they must go on without us. Roam free, Queen Elizabeth, eating as much of the choicest things as you want, and using your melodious voice to make sure everyone toes the line.
I am so sorry that you've lost Elizabeth, Sara. I was just looking at that picture you took of her about a week ago, napping in the sun. She looked so content. What a wonderful way to remember her. I'm sure you and Jester will miss her yelling at you too! You have given Elizabeth the most wonderful life she could ever have had.
Hugs from Oregon, Lisa
I am so sorry ... What a good long life Queen Elizabeth had. And as the circle of life continues, I am reminded yet again of how fragile life is but how it goes on as will the memory of this most special sheep that so many of us got to know because of you. She will be missed.
Graze free, Queen Elizabeth, especially now that you have all your teefies back!
I'm sorry for your loss- she lived a nice long life, but I am sure she will be greatly missed. Have a blessed weekend!
Wow. I haven't been on line for a few days. Sorry to hear this. You gave her a good life.
Just caught up with your blog. As soon as I quit crying for you, for Elizabeth, for me, for mine, for yours, I will breathe again. We are the luckiest people in the whole wide world--to have loved and be loved by so many 4 legged friends. I am glad you are there. Wish I could run over for a hug...
Ohhhhh!! Long live Elizabeth in our memories of your stories and your heart!! ALL of your sheep have such wonderful lives!! The Shepherd from Indiana was a very insightful individual!!
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