Friday, March 6, 2015

BLM Burro 5918


The burros for the 2015 Great Burro Turnaround were delivered from Eastern Oregon today!
As I mentioned in my last post, just last Tuesday I found out that I was selected to participate in this competition and I have been a bundle of excitement and anticipation since then.
Originally, I learned about this event from my farrier, Justin, whose wife, Heather, participated last year.  As luck would have it, all the burros were delivered today to Heather and Justin's farm, so you KNOW that I was on-hand to witness the delivery event.  I have to do another post soon to introduce you to the wonderful - and diverse - cast of critters that Heather and Justin live with (I was in heaven), but for today, I'll try to stick to the burros...

After only about ten minutes after Paul and I arrived at Heather and Justin's place, we heard the tell-tale rumble of truck and trailer.  Heather took off running and expertly guided the precious cargo up to the barn doorway: 

I couldn't wait to get a look inside:

Look at all those gorgeous ears:

Dawn and Krissy, with the Pacific Wild Horse Club, told me which burro will be my companion for the next 100 days...#5918, a 3-year old jenny (female donkey):

This is her on the left.  Gorgeous, isn't she?:

And then, to my delight, on the hood of a giant Dodge Ram pickup truck, I signed my name, acknowledging that Burro 5918 was now my responsibility:

I simply must show you the faces of some of the other burros participating in this year's competition.  Honestly, I want to take them ALL home with me.  (Does anyone know if there's a Donkeys Anonymous group in my area?):

Every one looks like they have a story to tell:

Bright and early tomorrow (Saturday) morning, Paul and I will be back, with our rental horse trailer, to bring this beautiful girl home:

Our adventure begins!
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29 comments:

  1. jaz@octoberfarmMarch 7, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    they are all so precious! look at those faces! this is very exciting!!!

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  2. the7msnMarch 7, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    Her markings are exquisite! Which herd management area did she come from? Did you get any sleep at all Friday night?

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    1. DanniMarch 7, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      Well, just as soon as I can decipher this paperwork, I'm going to tell you. :-)
      I know she came from a California corral, but I'm not sure which one...

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  3. the7msnMarch 7, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    P.s. I love how she is making eye contact with you when the group is being herded by the lady with the feed sack.

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    1. DanniMarch 7, 2015 at 8:14 AM

      That lady with the feed sack is Heather (my farrier's wife), the gal you "met" during the Turnaround last year. :-)

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  4. clairzMarch 7, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    I'm so glad you are sharing everything about this wonderful new adventure!

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  5. Anne BoleynMarch 7, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    This is just SO freaking exciting! XOXO

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  6. ChesleyMarch 7, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Oh my goodness, I am totally in love! I'd need Donkeys Anonymous too.
    Excited to live this adventure with you vicariously.

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  7. ShelleyMarch 7, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    She's beautiful, Danni!! and those ears!

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  8. CeeCeeMarch 7, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Oh my! The red one!! Take the red one, too!
    Your girl has leg stripes! How cool.
    I'm all exclamation points this morning.
    Safe travels to you and your new girl.

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    1. DanniMarch 7, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      The red has been getting a LOT of attention, as you can imagine! :-)

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    2. HeatherMarch 7, 2015 at 6:51 PM

      The little red went to an 11 year old girl who is head-over heels. Apparently, they've already started to bond. I'm not sure she'll make it to the auction part of the competition.

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  9. HeatherMarch 7, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    I can't wait to see what you can do with your donk! She is such a sweetie - and super cute, which doesn't hurt. She'll be a show favorite!

    When she gets going, you'll have to bring her back for a play date!

    And yes, I am an instigator. I have many friends who have stories that start with, "And then Heather had this idea...."

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    1. DanniMarch 7, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      A play date! How fun would that be?! :-)

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    2. HeatherMarch 7, 2015 at 6:51 PM

      When they're ready, it will be a good experience for them!

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  10. JaneKMarch 7, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    love

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  11. The Dancing DonkeyMarch 7, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    What an adventure and what a beautiful donkey.

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  12. kipperMarch 7, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I wonder if it will be like when people sign up to foster dogs and cats...and end up falling in love with them and keeping them :-) Trixie (are you allowed by BLM to name #5918?) is gorgeous, as are all of the other burros.

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    1. DanniMarch 7, 2015 at 9:34 PM

      It happens all the time, I'm being told, Kipper. :-)
      I *do* get to name her...but I need to spend a bit of time with her to figure out what suits her. "Trixie" is cute. :-)

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  13. Mel N.Y.March 7, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Let the Bloging and pictures begin! :-)

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  14. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMarch 7, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Oh this is so exciting and she's a beauty. Looking forward to any and all fun that you share. Oma Linda

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  15. JohnMarch 7, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    She certainly is a beautiful donkey. In that photo where you are laying down your John Hancock, we can tell how big your smile is while you're signing, even though you are not facing the camera.

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    1. DanniMarch 7, 2015 at 9:33 PM

      I couldn't get that smile off my face the rest of the day, John. :-)

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  16. whisper_the_windMarch 8, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Cool/scary eyes on the black donk in the aisle photo.

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    1. HeatherMarch 9, 2015 at 7:43 AM

      He actually seemed to be a pretty sweet donk. He is actually not part of the competition. He is what they call a "TIP" donkey, meaning that he's part of the "Trainer Incentive Program" where people get paid to tame donkeys for other people. I'm actually a TIP Trainer, so when I finish with Benji, I'll probably pick up another wild donk to train for someone. It's kind of a cool program.

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  17. NuriMarch 8, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    A gazelle-burro with doe-eyes full of soul (and designer fur on her model-length legs).
    And Danni's smiiiile...
    And the plan, in theory, was what again? ;-)
    I foresee joy added to joy in your future!

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  18. jaz@octoberfarmMarch 8, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    how is she settling in?

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  19. TexanMarch 10, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I wish I could have taken the one, the one on the left with the long hair in picture 8!!! Total cuteness I tell you!

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  20. KathyBMarch 11, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    So fantastically gorgeous. Congratulations all around.

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