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Post by tressa on Jul 24, 2015 12:59:19 GMT -5
Greetings!
I'm so glad to have found this board. I've been lurking on backyardherds forever searching out Dexter people around me, and all of a sudden here y'all are. Currently I'm in the east bay (Concord). I'm looking at properties in several counties north of me (Calaveras, Plumas, Shasta) to buy a house, move the kids and start my dream on at least 5 acres. I've done some basic research and know I want to add Dexters to my life once I'm settled and set up for them.
Is there anybody here who would let me come hang out with them and talk Dexter? I know that sounds pathetic, but I really want a mentor to learn from so I don't start at this adventure and screw it up. I've been around goats, sheep (never owned em', don't want to) and have chickens and three dogs.
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Post by legendrockranch on Jul 24, 2015 13:24:59 GMT -5
Wow! Too bad you lived so far away, you could come and hang out with us. Living in Texas now, but originally from California.  Glad you found the forum and welcome. Barb |
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on Jul 24, 2015 19:43:42 GMT -5
Welcome, tressa! I wish you weren't so far away--you'd be very welcome to hang out here! There's a Dexter milking group in CA that's called something like Dexter Dairy Queens (I haven't been able to find their Facebook page), and they get together regularly to learn about things like halter training, moving a wild cow, etc. It's very hands on and sounds really cool. I'll ask my Dexter friend who's involved for some contact info. It's wonderful having a mentor. Even long distance ones like mine are such a blessing. Just to be able to talk to someone on the phone is a huge help! You can learn a lot from blogs, too, by the way. And here! |
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Post by ssrdex on Jul 24, 2015 21:28:55 GMT -5
tressa, We love having people out to talk Dexters, & you can scratch & pet them too! We're, just north of Sacramento. Just pm me your contact info. New babies here in a couple of months as well, those are the ones you want to meet. I can steer you toward others in the area as well who are just as happy to talk Dexters.
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Post by tressa on Jul 25, 2015 11:07:43 GMT -5
tressa, We love having people out to talk Dexters, & you can scratch & pet them too! We're, just north of Sacramento. Just pm me your contact info. New babies here in a couple of months as well, those are the ones you want to meet. I can steer you toward others in the area as well who are just as happy to talk Dexters. Done! Thank you so much! |
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Post by Magmom on Aug 26, 2015 17:00:58 GMT -5
Hi! I'm north of you (Shasta County)! With all the fires up here, been busy and not on here much. Did you move? Get a cow?
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Post by cddexter on Aug 26, 2015 20:38:18 GMT -5
tressa, bay area? That was home for me. Chestnut street by the school of art, weekend getaway in Rio del Mar--when it was all open ground and wild strawberries, not the miles of subdivisions it is now.
Welcome to Dexterland. I'm a long way away, too, but do get to SF occasionally. Keep us posted on your progress. We're here to help. Cheers, c.
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Post by tressa on Mar 6, 2016 17:45:58 GMT -5
Welcome, tressa ! I wish you weren't so far away--you'd be very welcome to hang out here! There's a Dexter milking group in CA that's called something like Dexter Dairy Queens (I haven't been able to find their Facebook page), and they get together regularly to learn about things like halter training, moving a wild cow, etc. It's very hands on and sounds really cool. I'll ask my Dexter friend who's involved for some contact info. It's wonderful having a mentor. Even long distance ones like mine are such a blessing. Just to be able to talk to someone on the phone is a huge help! You can learn a lot from blogs, too, by the way. And here! I've found a place in North Fork (Madera County) and will be moving this summer. Where are you? |
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on Mar 6, 2016 20:45:43 GMT -5
Congratulations on finding a place! We're in NW Georgia, along way away! |
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Post by tressa on Jul 24, 2016 16:09:08 GMT -5
Wow! Too bad you lived so far away, you could come and hang out with us. Living in Texas now, but originally from California. Glad you found the forum and welcome. Barb Where in Texas are you? All this time later, I'm coming out the end of August to look at properties in the Paris area? |
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Post by legendrockranch on Jul 25, 2016 9:36:31 GMT -5
Tressa, there are a lot of transplant Californians in Texas. My neighbors are also from California, they got tired of all the rules and regulations they had to deal with there and moved to Texas. We're located in Spring Branch, Tx. 30 miles north of San Antonio. One of my favorite songs is from Chris Rea called "Texas" www.youtube.com/watch?v=emwPvqYtrH0 If you're in my area please stop by for a visit. Barb |
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Post by tressa on Aug 18, 2016 10:12:49 GMT -5
Wow! Too bad you lived so far away, you could come and hang out with us. Living in Texas now, but originally from California. Glad you found the forum and welcome. Barb Planning a visit to Paris Texas the end of the month to look for property. Is your ranch anywhere near there? |
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Post by cddexter on Aug 18, 2016 11:02:29 GMT -5
Hi Tressa:
I'm on Vancouver Island in Canada about three hours north of Seattle, so no point in my suggesting you move here. However, even though I'm now a retired Dexter (ex) owner, I'm still available for help if you need it. `Susan and Barb are great sources, though, and despite the politics, the American Dexter Cattle Association has a lot of useful info and a terrific pedigree program.. Keep us posted on your progress. Cheers, Carol Davidson.
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Post by Bóaire Dexters on Sept 5, 2016 17:06:06 GMT -5
Welcome from Florida! I'm new to Dexters as well and have found this board and the people to be invaluable. I have also noticed that the Dexter people I've had the good fortune to contact are some of the kindest folks you'd want to know.
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