I've known about Woodrow for some time but didn't know his name until a few months back. He used to belong to a couple who lived in a brick house facing across what used to be the main road through Sawyerville to the old railroad (no longer there: even the rails are gone). After the couple had died, Woodrow continued to live in a wooden shed to the west of the brick house. When you drove by, you often could se him sitting on a bench by his front door. |
After a time Woodrow seemed to tire of being al by himself down there and began to venture out to Downtown Sawyerville. Goats, I know from personal experience with the ones I used of own, are herd creatures with great curiosity: they like to be where the action is. Woodrow seemed particularly fond of the area between the post office and the derelict brick store to the west. He likes to lie in the roadway between the buildings on cooler days when the road absorbs heat, and he likes to graze in the greenery by the store. |
The house set back slightly to the right of the middle of the photo above is often the gathering place of a number of local citizens. When the crowd assembles, Woodrow frequently hangs out with them.
Initially the rack of horns was a bit daunting to me. He didn't seem to be particularly threatening, but if he chose to he could do some harm with them. They are, I have noticed, great for scratching his back. Some of his admirers have worried about his proximity to the busy Highway 14, and he has been observed crossing back from the south side thereof. I have avoided giving him treats because I don't want him to associate goodies with my side of the highway. |
A few close-ups of the handsome fellow (and, as with all of these shots, you may click to enlarge):
A few full-body shots:
Woodrow is being followed on my Facebook page by persons all the way from Germany to China. They have seen some, but not all, of these shots. Still, I thought it might be nice to have a number of photos of the fellow pulled together in one place. I know that every day that I see Woodrow is made better for that. I understand that the grandson of his previous owners oversees his activates and makes sure he has water. I know that to many of the residents of Sawyerville and to some who pass by on a regular basis he is our mascot and friend, and I know that all of them are protective of him. We are pleased to have him among us.