After consulting with the resident cows, it was decided that they would have the best chance of convincing Fred and Bessie to give up the their new life on the wild side and come indoors where all sensible cows belong. I herded everyone out onto the porch to wait. 
It didn’t take long. Within an hour, Fred and Bessie let their curiosity get the better of them and they came up on the porch to investigate. All of the house cows pleaded with Fred and Bessie to join them inside. They regaled them with tales of the bovine merriment to be found within, including late night bacchanalias and an unending supply of Smarties. [believe me, I had no idea that any of this was going on, and I guess I need to check my emergency Smartie supply]
They seemed most drawn to Farmer Fred and his cow, Maud. This only makes sense since Farmers and cows do tend to go together. 
So, Flea should be relieved to know that fred and Bessie are now safely inside. They have asked to be left alone for the next few days, but have agreed to an interview some time next week. I also had to assure them that they could go out to enjoy the outdoors from time to time. And now, I have quite a situation on my hands, as my cows now insist that they too should allowed to wander freely if they wish. I am not sure what I will do if I need some lotion or a cookie while they are ranging freely in the great outdoors. I never anticipated this kind of trouble, but we will adjust. I guess you can’t keep them down in the kitchen once they have seen the porch!
ah yes all it takes is a couple of anarchists to upset the milk cart. I can’t wait to see what happens next! (I have got to get out more.)
Oh my… I am so relieved they’re safely inside.
I haven’t yet commented on the cows thing, and I must say….where do you get this wit and fun? I want some!
I have to live through enjoyment of the wit of others, like you and Tammy , and can only be grateful that you continue to provide!
tee hee… love it. I linked to you again today. http://tarasviewoftheworld.blogspot.com/2008/04/cattle.html
well that there is the proverbial opened can of worms. Cows from all over will now run amuck if they see this blog. It’ll be anarchy! Better make sure you have a healthy stash of smarties on hand because this could get real ugly. hee-hee.
=)
Oh my. I think I’m relieved, but not envious of you and your bovines’ new found freedom! I know how difficult it can be, once they taste adventure. But thank you for going the extra mile to get them to safety!
Cows just wanna have FUN! ;-)
LOL – really …. my co-worker is asking “what is so funny over there?”
You know how when you buy a DVD of a movie you get beind the scenes segments? …. that’s what I want to see … the audience watching the capturing of this documentary. : ) …. and the bloopers.
I don’t think I could sleep with what those cows might be planning next. (bacchanalias …. once more you’ve expanded my vocabulary …. yes, I had to look it up.) ….. hopefully they won’t do anything nefarious. ; )
It’s good to know the cow crisis has ended.
That was very smart thinking. There is nothing like peer pressure to get a few cows to come in out of the cold. I am sure Bessie needs milking by now.
Must be that herding instinct taking over. They just have to be with the crowd. Glad they are in, though. Can’t wait to see what they get into!
I love this on-going prodigal cow story. Sorry for the illness in your household. Just heard that when you stay in a hotel, the place that has the most germs is the remote control — so be sure to wipe that down too!