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You've sold me on the goats. I'm going to look into getting a couple. I expect homemade goat's cheese would be fabulous.

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That's really kind Christina - thank you. I hope you enjoy the others. Sharing the experiences makes them worthwhile.

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That's good news. The more guerrilla grazing the better. Whose commons is it anyway.

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Just found you on this amazing site called substack. Eager for getting to know you. Goats YEAH!! I have goat milk as my coffee creamer. Best substitute for half and half. Easier on this 75 year old gut. Great links found in just the initial read. Lovely

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Thank you for such poetic, thought-provoking writing. I think you're best kind of intellectual: one who has practical, real-world experience as well (not to mention a degree of humility).

I clicked over from a promising comment you left on the 2ndsmartestguyintheworld substack, and plan to read through your other posts.

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Please forgive me for taking up space here, but I can find no private messaging option. Help! I found your substack this morning linked from Winter Oak. I liked it and meant to subscribe -- as a non-paying subscriber, which is all I can truly afford. I was shocked when a receipt appeared in my inbox. I have a kind of technological dyslexia, got distracted, and must have inadvertently subscribed to the pre-set 20 pound yearly subscription option instead of selecting the free option -- and there seems to be no pathway to reimbursement in Substack.

With already less than $85 in my bank account, and on the verge of being evicted and made homeless with winter approaching in central Texas, being 20 pounds poorer is actually fairly catastrophic for me. I would be extremely grateful if you could somehow find a way to reimburse me, and I will continue to read yoursubtack with even greater pleasure and appreciation. (If you prefer to respond by email, I can be reached at wayaloha@gmail.com ) Again, sincere apologies for smirching your noble comments section with this truly profane and debasing matter.

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Caring for critters is a big responsibility, as you know.

I'm working with plants for now, but am interested in chickens some day.

Goats have a lot of personality.

I raised a calf for Agriculture class (1972-1973) when I was 14-15.

I had to.

I felt resentful, then sorry for the poor calf.

I pretty much quite eating mammals after that.

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