Comments on: The Goats Of Arlington http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:21:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Justanoldhippie http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66838 Justanoldhippie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:52:19 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66838 Going Goats-Going Green-I agree, my friend purchased some small goats to help keep her 7 acre lot cleared. They did a nice job keeping the area trimmed short, she milked the nanny for fresh goat milk, and they were loving and playful with my 5 year old granddaughter. I wish I could have two in my unlevel back yard. The bleep a little if they need water or want some attention, but the dogs in the neighborhood are louder then they are. But since my backyard already has a fox, a raccoon, a ground hog, several deer, an occassional bald eagle feasting on the squirrels, I really do not see a couple of goats a major problem. Going Goats-Going Green-I agree, my friend purchased some small goats to help keep her 7 acre lot cleared. They did a nice job keeping the area trimmed short, she milked the nanny for fresh goat milk, and they were loving and playful with my 5 year old granddaughter. I wish I could have two in my unlevel back yard. The bleep a little if they need water or want some attention, but the dogs in the neighborhood are louder then they are. But since my backyard already has a fox, a raccoon, a ground hog, several deer, an occassional bald eagle feasting on the squirrels, I really do not see a couple of goats a major problem.

]]> By: Fairfaxian http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66639 Fairfaxian Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:58:54 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66639 I'm surprised to see a conservative blog come out against the goats. I'd have figured you'd take a libertarian stance and harp on big government for setting unnecessarily restrictive rules. That's how I see this, anyway. I’m surprised to see a conservative blog come out against the goats. I’d have figured you’d take a libertarian stance and harp on big government for setting unnecessarily restrictive rules.

That’s how I see this, anyway.

]]> By: Liela http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66340 Liela Fri, 30 May 2008 02:31:47 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66340 My husband raised goats growing up in Baltimore Co. as a boy.... He obviously enjoys the company of old goats! My husband raised goats growing up in Baltimore Co. as a boy….

He obviously enjoys the company of old goats!

]]> By: Dolph http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66339 Dolph Fri, 30 May 2008 02:24:36 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66339 Great story, Madmom. I used to love hearing the roosters in Manassas but in fairness, they weren't close by. It was a distant sound. Makes a big difference. My husband raised goats growing up in Baltimore Co. as a boy. His family had a couple of acres full of honeysuckle. Goats do NOT belong in residential areas. They are definitely barnyard. I understand that Sunset Drive had a big problem with chickens 15-20 years ago. It almost became the chicken wars. --Only in Manassas! Great story, Madmom. I used to love hearing the roosters in Manassas but in fairness, they weren’t close by. It was a distant sound. Makes a big difference.

My husband raised goats growing up in Baltimore Co. as a boy. His family had a couple of acres full of honeysuckle. Goats do NOT belong in residential areas. They are definitely barnyard. I understand that Sunset Drive had a big problem with chickens 15-20 years ago. It almost became the chicken wars. –Only in Manassas!

]]> By: madmom http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66271 madmom Thu, 29 May 2008 12:16:45 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66271 I grew up in Vienna. We bought 3 baby chicks from the local 5 and dime. One was blue, one was orange, one was pink. Mine was the orange one. All three turned out to be roosters. Mine actually was nice to ME ONLY (well, most the time). The other two were as mean as could be. I remember hearing my little sister screaming one day, and as I ran to the back yard to see what was going on, I see one of the roosters chasing her around almost the whole 3 acres of land we had. All I could yell was RUNNNNNNNNNNN and she finally made it to a fence, just in time. I move into my "new" home in Manassas 15 years ago. First morning - I am awakened by what - a rooster crowing! Two houses down! First thought - THAT HAS TO GO!!!! I don't live in farm area anymore. I got sidewalks, paved roads, all that city stuff. Someone had already complained, I guess, cause he was gone the next day. LIve on a farm, raise your livestock. Live in the city, raise your cat or dog. I do NOT long for the sounds of a rooster crowing at 5 am. My sister and I laugh about that rooster (damn, he was MEAN!) and how we said goodbye to him as a farmer came to pick up all 3 one day. I think our words were.....ADIOS! I grew up in Vienna. We bought 3 baby chicks from the local 5 and dime. One was blue, one was orange, one was pink. Mine was the orange one.

All three turned out to be roosters. Mine actually was nice to ME ONLY (well, most the time). The other two were as mean as
could be. I remember hearing my little sister screaming one day, and as I ran to the back yard to see what was going on, I see one of the roosters chasing her around almost the whole 3 acres of land we had.

All I could yell was RUNNNNNNNNNNN and she finally made it to a fence, just in time.

I move into my “new” home in Manassas 15 years ago. First morning - I am awakened by what - a rooster crowing! Two houses down! First thought - THAT HAS TO GO!!!! I don’t live in farm area anymore. I got sidewalks, paved roads, all that city stuff. Someone had already complained, I guess, cause he was gone the next day.

LIve on a farm, raise your livestock. Live in the city, raise your cat or dog. I do NOT long for the sounds of a rooster crowing at 5 am.

My sister and I laugh about that rooster (damn, he was MEAN!) and how we said goodbye to him as a farmer came to pick up all 3 one day. I think our words were…..ADIOS!

]]> By: Nanny or Billy http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66251 Nanny or Billy Thu, 29 May 2008 02:59:02 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66251 I had read (in the Post I think) that it would cost PWC about $130 to mow an overgrown house lot. I live in FFX and my slightly over 1/2 acre lawn is mowed for $49 (by Americans who are bonded and insured, I might add). Why does it cost so much to mow a lawn in PWC? Maybe some goats are not such a bad idea. Btw, I grew up in a rural area where chickens were not allowed in residential neighborhoods, although, of course, one could have chickens on an actual farm (of which there were several). Up to three goats could be pets, but sheep could not. I have no idea why we had such a distinction. And for people who have trouble with cow milk, goat milk is actually a fine alternative (although I myself refuse to drink raw milk and like mine pasteurized). I had read (in the Post I think) that it would cost PWC about $130 to mow an overgrown house lot. I live in FFX and my slightly over 1/2 acre lawn is mowed for $49 (by Americans who are bonded and insured, I might add). Why does it cost so much to mow a lawn in PWC? Maybe some goats are not such a bad idea. Btw, I grew up in a rural area where chickens were not allowed in residential neighborhoods, although, of course, one could have chickens on an actual farm (of which there were several). Up to three goats could be pets, but sheep could not. I have no idea why we had such a distinction. And for people who have trouble with cow milk, goat milk is actually a fine alternative (although I myself refuse to drink raw milk and like mine pasteurized).

]]> By: ateacher http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66235 ateacher Thu, 29 May 2008 00:34:59 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66235 Here is my suggestion...(autor note, this is to be taken as semi-sarcastic) Each PWC household should adopt a nanny goat. Goats milk is not only a great cheese foundation, but goats milk is a good substitution for formula for women who cannot produce enough breastmilk. Think about how much we as homeowners could save on milk and eggs if we had a cow or several free range laying hens in our yard. Now I have a text dated in the year 1901 that specifies what process a "woman of the house" needs to go through in order to pasturize milk. Here is my suggestion…(autor note, this is to be taken as semi-sarcastic) Each PWC household should adopt a nanny goat. Goats milk is not only a great cheese foundation, but goats milk is a good substitution for formula for women who cannot produce enough breastmilk. Think about how much we as homeowners could save on milk and eggs if we had a cow or several free range laying hens in our yard. Now I have a text dated in the year 1901 that specifies what process a “woman of the house” needs to go through in order to pasturize milk.

]]> By: MP Resident http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66177 MP Resident Wed, 28 May 2008 08:12:38 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66177 "a loud lawnmower producing 2-40 times as much air pollution as a car and using gas and oil from who knows where" I have a Black and Decker electric lawnmower. I paid about $180 for it almost 8 years ago and I'm very happy with it. My yard isn't large, I definitely wouldn't recommend one for someone with a large yard, but it is nice not to have to deal with gummed up carbs, air filters, sparkplugs, water in the gas, etc. “a loud lawnmower producing 2-40 times as much air pollution as a car and using gas and oil from who knows where”

I have a Black and Decker electric lawnmower. I paid about $180 for it almost 8 years ago and I’m very happy with it. My yard isn’t large, I definitely wouldn’t recommend one for someone with a large yard, but it is nice not to have to deal with gummed up carbs, air filters, sparkplugs, water in the gas, etc.

]]> By: anon in dale city http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66175 anon in dale city Wed, 28 May 2008 05:43:45 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66175 I was just thinking that a goat might make more sense that a loud lawnmower producing 2-40 times as much air pollution as a car and using gas and oil from who knows where. Maybe goats are just as bad thought, not sure. Anything loud early in the morning whether rooster or mower should be banned IMHO Maybe it makes sense that livestock are increasing in the urban areas of the county since the "rural crescent" is mostly 10 area estates without any livestock at all from what I've seen. I was just thinking that a goat might make more sense that a loud lawnmower producing 2-40 times as much air pollution as a car and using gas and oil from who knows where. Maybe goats are just as bad thought, not sure.

Anything loud early in the morning whether rooster or mower should be banned IMHO

Maybe it makes sense that livestock are increasing in the urban areas of the county since the “rural crescent” is mostly 10 area estates without any livestock at all from what I’ve seen.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66172 Anonymous Wed, 28 May 2008 04:16:53 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66172 Dolph said on 27 May 2008 at 3:35 pm: Ducks and Geese are even more vicious. They will chase a mailman or other pedestrian for a block or so. Maybe we can train them to chase ILLEGALS!!! Dolph said on 27 May 2008 at 3:35 pm:
Ducks and Geese are even more vicious. They will chase a mailman or other pedestrian for a block or so.

Maybe we can train them to chase ILLEGALS!!!

]]> By: Dolph http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66167 Dolph Wed, 28 May 2008 02:28:24 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66167 Battlecat, Rich and nonexistent from what I can tell. I thought maybe you could do a cut and paste if such a comment exists. Battlecat,

Rich and nonexistent from what I can tell. I thought maybe you could do a cut and paste if such a comment exists.

]]> By: Che' http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66164 Che' Wed, 28 May 2008 02:09:07 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66164 BattleCat said on 27 May 2008 at 2:24 pm: Over on Anti-BVBL, they’re touting the use of illegal immigrants in controlling overgrown grass (and the benefits of their manure as well!) Any 7-Eleven manager can verify the benefits claim. Just go look at the size of the weeds behind any store! BattleCat said on 27 May 2008 at 2:24 pm:
Over on Anti-BVBL, they’re touting the use of illegal immigrants in controlling overgrown grass (and the benefits of their manure as well!)

Any 7-Eleven manager can verify the benefits claim. Just go look at the size of the weeds behind any store!

]]> By: Liela http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66163 Liela Wed, 28 May 2008 02:07:01 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66163 Dolph said on 27 May 2008 at 3:35 pm: I don’t mind hearing roosters..... Of course you don't; what old hen would? Dolph said on 27 May 2008 at 3:35 pm:
I don’t mind hearing roosters…..

Of course you don’t; what old hen would?

]]> By: BattleCat http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66161 BattleCat Wed, 28 May 2008 01:46:27 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66161 Dolph, Proof of your assertion.....that's rich :) Dolph,

Proof of your assertion…..that’s rich :)

]]> By: es_la_ley http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66146 es_la_ley Tue, 27 May 2008 21:59:29 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66146 Dolph said on 27 May 2008 at 3:35 pm: <i>I don’t mind hearing roosters. I used to live in the City and you could always hear roosters.</i> A previous owner of my home had some cattle, goats and chickens. This is not a farm - just a couple acres close to Lake Jackson. The story goes that the neighbors were peeved at the smell and 'somehow' got him to pack up and move everything - but he left an ill-tempered rooster that chased anything in its sight. He crowed every morning too. Well, as diversity would have it, a den of foxes moved in and the rooster soon disappeared, as well as most of the stray cats in the neighborhood. They're good neighbors. :-) Dolph said on 27 May 2008 at 3:35 pm:

I don’t mind hearing roosters. I used to live in the City and you could always hear roosters.

A previous owner of my home had some cattle, goats and chickens. This is not a farm - just a couple acres close to Lake Jackson. The story goes that the neighbors were peeved at the smell and ’somehow’ got him to pack up and move everything - but he left an ill-tempered rooster that chased anything in its sight. He crowed every morning too.

Well, as diversity would have it, a den of foxes moved in and the rooster soon disappeared, as well as most of the stray cats in the neighborhood. They’re good neighbors. :-)

]]> By: A Reader http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66145 A Reader Tue, 27 May 2008 21:45:53 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66145 This is not a farming community. Get the livestock out of here. I don't want to hear, smell, or see barnyard animals on my street that has been zoned residential. This is not a farming community. Get the livestock out of here. I don’t want to hear, smell, or see barnyard animals on my street that has been zoned residential.

]]> By: Maureen Wood http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66144 Maureen Wood Tue, 27 May 2008 21:20:22 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66144 Here's another story. Project Immigration: Don't Come to the U.S. The WJLA News (Washington, DC), May 26, 2008 http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0508/523045.html Here’s another story.
Project Immigration: Don’t Come to the U.S.
The WJLA News (Washington, DC), May 26, 2008
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0508/523045.html

]]> By: Maureen Wood http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66141 Maureen Wood Tue, 27 May 2008 21:06:50 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66141 Off topic but a story you need to read. Immigration case puts focus on landlords It's the first time feds have tried to prosecute property owners for renting to illegal residents http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5800328.html Off topic but a story you need to read.
Immigration case puts focus on landlords
It’s the first time feds have tried to prosecute property owners for renting to illegal residents

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5800328.html

]]> By: Rick Bentley http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66137 Rick Bentley Tue, 27 May 2008 20:46:28 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66137 Embrace diversity. Learn to love the goats. And the chicken coops. Is that chicken coop in Mr. Principi's district still active? And the outdoor stove? Embrace diversity. Learn to love the goats. And the chicken coops.

Is that chicken coop in Mr. Principi’s district still active? And the outdoor stove?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66136 Anonymous Tue, 27 May 2008 20:37:43 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2008/05/27/the-goats-of-arlington/#comment-66136 Tyler Durden, Instead of getting rid of Sheep, goats, roosters, ducks, geese, snakes, rats, ticks mosquitoes, why don't we just get rid of you? Tyler Durden,

Instead of getting rid of Sheep, goats, roosters, ducks, geese, snakes, rats, ticks mosquitoes, why don’t we just get rid of you?

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