Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Elsie the cow has been framed

 


I removed my salt/pepper photo from its place on the wall in my kitchen and added E my drawing. I named her after the famous Elsie the Borden cow. She was around all my entire life and also all of Bob's life. Elsie the Borden cow was created in 1936, the year Bob was born.



I told you in a prior Post about Two Keith's and a Ruby, and today Ruby came and walked Beau with me tagging along. She was thrilled with how good he is. Ruby has agreed to be my backup for anytime I need help with Beau. If I can't walk him, or get him to ER or Vet she will come help me. She is a volunteer dog trainer with Southeastern Guide Dogs. I am preparing an email with everything all of you already know about Beau, including Vet's # and address and full instructions.
She will be my back up when needed for all things Beau. He loves Ruby and her husband Keith.
In other news today, we are awaiting a visit from La Plumber, both toilets are refusing to flush. Again!  

For those with further interest in Elsie, the Borden Cow, just click HERE.



32 comments:

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

I am so happy you found Ruby!!!

I just love Elsie, and she looks great in her new frame!

Mari said...

I'm so happy about Ruby! What a blessing she is.
Elsie is adorable and will brighten your wall!

jabblog said...

Elsie looks wonderful. I'm so glad you framed her.
How lovely to have Ruby alongside you on your walk. She and Keith will be such friends to you and Bob, I hope.

easyweimaraner said...

thats so wonderful to get help... now a big burden is off from your shoulders and you have something you can count on when in need... and I LOVE the cow ... it brings good mood and good karma...

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
More angels by your side... this is such good news.

And you just know I am all smoochy over your cow and the story of Elsie (which happened to be my mother's name and today would have been her 90th b'day, as she - and dad - were also thirty-sixers). YAM xx

Ginny Hartzler said...

I remember Elsie well. And now Beau has his very own angel Plus Mama!

Ginny Hartzler said...

I had to laugh over your comment to Cheerful Monk. Of course we are the same with math. It was the only thing I ever had to stay after school for. And I still hate it.

shug said...

Elsie is adorable and she is hanging in the perfect spot. big smiles will greet you each morning. what a wonderful blessing that Ruby has happened i to yours and Beau's lives. It is great knowing you have a dedicated person you can depend on. So happy for you.

🌸 Debby/My Shasta Home said...

I remember Elsie the cow! We had a Gordon's milk man for years that home delivered all our milk products. I do wish we had that now. Your Elsie is darling and I'm glad you framed it. I'm glad you have s!one help with Beau. This morning is not a good morning for our girl. I just don't know, Sandra. I get so confused with her good days and bad days.

🌸 Debby/My Shasta Home said...

Bordons

Carol Henstra said...

LOVE ELSIE to your wall and the help you truly have. A prayer answered. NO fakes. This is true. Going back way back. IN my neighbor hood in our highschool bulletin board to help charity . ELSIE the cow is coming to such and such place. SO students and I and teachers walked down to yes ELSIE the cow 🐄 was in a fence and a famous model was pitch forking hay and all that in a beautiful dress for this so called advert and charity. So familiar with ELSIE . I had to come to hear the results of a new report. THANK you for lots of happiness and truth .

Sandee said...

Bless Ruby's heart. What a nice thing for her to do.

I've known Elsie all my life too. Beautiful.

Have a fabulous day and week, Sandra. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to handsome Beau. ♥

photowannabe said...

Love, Love, Love Elsie. Love her on your wall too. Great job!!!
Thrilled that Ruby is working out for you and Beau. What a God-send!!
Oh no on La Plumber...that Stinks
Sue

Pamela M. Steiner said...

I love your Elsie the cow! She looks like she's a much wiser cow than back in the olden days, but she looks like she's there to make you smile every day when you see her face! MOOOOOO!!!! And I love that your new friend Ruby is going to be such a wonderful blessing for you and Beau! What an answer to prayer, to have someone you can count on to help you when you need it most! God is good!!

The Happy Whisk said...

Super cute cow and I love that she is going to help you. That's a wonderful, wonderful things. Love that story.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

It looks wonderful on the wall. I'm so happy you framed it.

Walter & Angel Millie said...

Your cow picture is so cute. How wonderful that Ruby and Keith seemed to just fall into your lap.

CheerfulMonk said...

I remember Elsie! And I'm so glad you have Ruby as a backup -- that means so much!

Mevely317 said...

Now why hadn't I thought of Elsie? Loved her!
Ruby and Keith are definitely heaven-sent; I'm so thankful Beau likes them.

Brian's Home Blog said...

I remember Elsie to, I was always a big fan. Good luck with the plumbing thing and big hugs from all of us.

Ann said...

I remember Elsie the cow. Your drawing looks fantastic framed.
I'm so happy you found Ruby. What a big help that will be

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

I've always loved Elsie! I love cows in general :)

lexitheschnauzer said...

Of course Ruby loves Beau! Who wouldn't? And I'm so glad Beau likes her a lot, too!. Yes, I remember Elsa in the milk adds. We're all telling our age, aren't we? 😁

messymimi said...

Your Elsie is a delight to see and I'm so happy you have a trusted friend to help with Beau. You need back up you can count on.

Chatty Crone said...

Sandra I LOVED LOVED LOVED Elsie and so glad that you hung her up.
Ruby is a Godsend and I am so very glad you have her.
Hope you get the toilets fixed quickly.

Rose said...

That will be a big relief for you to have back up with Beau...one great big worry removed. I am so happy for you and him to have Ruby. I have been going to email all day long and I just do not know where the time goes.

Tigger's Mum said...

Don't know Elsie but your cow is delightful. I love the eyes. So pleased you finally value your own art enough to frame it and let it enjoy the light.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Everyone needs a Ruby in their lives. An Elsie wouldn’t be amiss either.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I love framed Elsie, she is so cute. I love cows!
It sounds like Ruby came along at just the right time, with so much going on with Bob and Beau. Take care, enjoy your day!

DeniseinVA said...

Your Borden cow is really cute! So happy you and Ruby found each other. She is a Godsend.

My Mind's Eye said...

RUBY IS A MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE I AM SO HAPPY TO READ ABOUT THIS.
ELSIE WAS AND STILL IS MY FAVORITE COW
HUGS CECILIA

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

I knew Elsie and all things Bordens too from my early years...though rather later than 1936...
Kudos to Ruby and Keith!!