COMMENT 333476
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2012-10-19 06:59 PM |
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On a bike ride I stopped and talked to the handler one day. He called the dogs Anatolian Shepherd dogs from Turkey. They are extremely tough dogs who can kill coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions, so that's why he uses this breed.
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COMMENT 333318
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2012-10-19 01:35 PM |
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FIREFIGHTERS are credited with saving many homes in the last fires!! Goat munching assists may decrease the dangers to canyon dwellers who are trying to create defensible space.
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COMMENT 333318
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2012-10-19 12:54 PM |
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OP here -BullseyeB, great post! Likely the buck was curious and wanted to taste my camera! The poses and angle did provide several interesting frames in that light at sunset -Tnx edhatters!
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COMMENT 333187
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2012-10-19 09:42 AM |
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Third picture is creepy - to me the goat almost looks human; look at the eyes and teeth.
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RDH
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2012-10-19 08:49 AM |
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Great shots, you took advantage of some very nice lighting. Thank you also for posting an image of the warning sign with the name of the vendor who provides this service, I have been considering using these very useful animals to do some brush control.
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ARCHIE
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2012-10-19 08:13 AM |
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Ahhh, finally a (partial) solution to a problem that's 100% satisfying! Love the photos --
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BULLSEYEB
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2012-10-18 11:06 PM |
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I love the lighting on the first two pics, but that third picture really creeps me out! He looks positively possessed! Eek!
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COMMENT 333082
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2012-10-18 08:01 PM |
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I was hiking there today. Tunnel Road Trail that leads up to Inspiration, this sign and these fences are right there at the entrance before the hiking fun even truly begins!
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COMMENT 333039P
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2012-10-18 05:26 PM |
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I really want to touch the fence now... stupid anti-authoritarian impulses!
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COMMENT 333318
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2012-10-18 04:07 PM |
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Op here-thx for your comments! @auntie s the dog is not a labrador retriever. According to the brushforhire website they are loyal herd Sheperds and they're a breed to be reckoned with while guarding. I made eye contact trying to take a photo of the beautiful dog thus the blurry photo. That dog means business!
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AUNTIE S.
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2012-10-18 02:22 PM |
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That yellow lab would make you think twice. Great photos. I love goats.
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COMMENT 332873P
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2012-10-18 12:37 PM |
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Not an urban legend. Goats 4 Hire lost 30 goats in the Jesusita fire.
If you have ever kept goats, you know that they become part of your family and the loss hit everyone hard.
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COMMENT 332854P
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2012-10-18 12:12 PM |
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Thanks for the wonderful photos. I love how the goats provide the clearance and then fertilize at the same time. I hope these goats and dogs are kept safe. Didn't some of the goats at Skofield Park perish in the Jesusita Fire? Does anyone remember that? Please tell me that was just an urban myth.
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COMMENT 332841
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2012-10-18 11:51 AM |
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Efficient AND cute, what's not to love!
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COMMENT 332834
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2012-10-18 11:30 AM |
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The predator control dog looks fierce.
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COMMENT 332802
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2012-10-18 10:31 AM |
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Love 'em!
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CATMOM
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2012-10-18 10:11 AM |
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So adorable and useful, too!
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AQUAHOLIC
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2012-10-18 10:02 AM |
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Really nice images...love these guys!
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COMMENT 332782
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2012-10-18 09:59 AM |
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So cool! We saw them at the bottom of the Inspiration point hike the other day. Where are these guys?
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COMMENT 332777
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2012-10-18 09:49 AM |
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Awesome! Thanks for the pics, they are all great. Liked reading the sign, too.
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