Hi. My name is Ramble.
I’m a sheep. Ram, really, since I’m a boy. And, if you want to get technical, I’m a toy sheep. I don’t do that grazing nonsense. The grass stains my fleece.
I was born–purchased, that is–on Martha’s Vineyard somewhere around 1984. If you don’t already know, that’s a small island off of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. (I’m a well-travelled sheep, so I know these things.) I was bought by a girl named Debbie and her Mom, Joan, and they brought me home to New Jersey.
For years, I stood either on the mantlepiece over the fire, or–once they added bookcases for the DVD collection–at the top of one of those, keeping an eye out for threats. You know, like Chappy, the dog.
Then, in 2009, my family had to move. They even considered tossing me away, afraid that the new home wouldn’t have room for me–not that I take up much room. But Deb had a better idea.
To send me on one of the vacations I’d been yearning for all these years. To let me go out into the world and meet friends, see new places, and then, when I was tired of all the travelling, to come back home–where they promise to have room for me.
Well! I’m packing a travel journal so I can record my journeys, insert photos and stickers and anything else I can manage. Bringing a hostess gift, because it’s polite.
I’m ready for some fun.
Who’s with me?
Patty said,
September 26, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
Great idea! Bon voyage, Ramble!
woolkitty said,
September 26, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
How exciting! You are going on a whirlwind tour of the world most dream about. I’ll see you when you arrive via usps to rural NH!!
lisa said,
September 26, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
Hey Ramble, can’t wait till you come my way!
--Deb said,
September 26, 2009 @ 11:12 pm
Neither can he. It’s all he can talk about…
Susan aka reddirt said,
September 27, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
Ramble, I’m soooo excited to meet you. And, if I could fold myself up small enough, I’d crawl into your suitcase and be a chaperone as you continue your adventure!
Grandmasue(olliepup) said,
September 28, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
Oh Ramble I can’t wait for you to come visit Minnesota. I hope the weather will still be warmish while you are here. I will knit you a little scarf just in case. See you soon.
--Deb said,
September 28, 2009 @ 9:06 pm
Luckily, Ramble is covered in Fleece!
BioBetty said,
September 28, 2009 @ 9:09 pm
Oh, Oh, MEEEEEEE. I even have a Churro Chica for you to hang out with when you visit! Do you have any special food requests???
joanharvest said,
September 30, 2009 @ 1:13 am
I live on Martha’s Vinyard where you were born. I don’t get to travel so I will follow you on your journey. Bon Voyage!
coffee_offline said,
September 30, 2009 @ 9:40 pm
Watch out, Rample, I might have to kidnap you for my own collection…
Cindy said,
October 5, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
I want to intorduce Ramble to Meeko and Horatio.