Animals
I brought Red out of the dry lot, cleaned him up,
- Live A Great Story!
One lone star in the morning sky greeted me yesterday as I headed out to feed the animals. It was 47 degrees...brrrrrr...but I've got to tell you....I'm loving this time of year! There is something about the refreshing autumn air, after a summer...
- Happy Anniversary
We finished our summer vacationing this past weekendat the Chesapeake Bay with friends and family.Kayaking, bicycling, and water skiing activities helped us to say goodbyeto our old friend summer.Hubbs tried his hand at water skiing, after almost 30 years...
- The End Of Summer
Today is the last day of summer. Just when things were starting to get really beautiful in the garden... The vines are full and blossoming... something for which I have waited the entire summer. And with one frosty nightit will all begone. Until next...
- Building An Ark
And so the rain continues.Just when the sky lightens, and it looks promising, I run outside to continue weeding. Then all of a suddenanother downpour occurs...sending me scrambling for shelter. The chickens, goats, and horses are all staying under cover.I...
- Wrapping Up And Looking Ahead
Autumn has arrived...and with it the eventual end to this year's vegetable garden.I am always saddened when the garden is finished for the year,but welcome the extra time that it's end affords me. Last week's rain was a real boost to the remaining...
Animals
The Signs That Summer Intends To Move Onward
It is so hard to believe, but summer is beginning to wind down.
It seems like yesterday we were getting ready for a wedding...
a wedding that happened already 2 months ago.
Can you believe it?
Boy, I can't.
All signs point to the approach of autumn.
The days are shortening.
And although right now it is hot and humid,
the nights are cooling down like they do in autumn.
Last week I saw a flock of blackbirds flying overhead...
it was at least a mile long...
thousands and thousands of birds.
Summer farm work is slowing down a bit, as well...
giving me time to do extra things.
Like...
cleaning henhouses (yesterday's extra chore).
The dogs and I took one last trip to the woods for blackberry picking.
The picking was very slim....
another sign that summer is winding down.
Our picking was interrupted by a sudden summer storm that sent us all scrambling for home...
and soaked us in the process.
Later in the day, after the rain,
measured him for his driving harness,
and took him for a walk.
We worked on basics like "walk" and "whoa",
and crossing puddles.
Some horses find puddles to be very scary....
and Red seems to be one of these horses.
Even scary things can be conquered when treats are given!
My autumn project will be working with Red with the eventual goal of having him
drive this cart.
What fun we are going to have!
What fun I will have driving Tyler and Mackenzie all around the farm!
And while I am on the subject...
guess who is one week old?
- Live A Great Story!
One lone star in the morning sky greeted me yesterday as I headed out to feed the animals. It was 47 degrees...brrrrrr...but I've got to tell you....I'm loving this time of year! There is something about the refreshing autumn air, after a summer...
- Happy Anniversary
We finished our summer vacationing this past weekendat the Chesapeake Bay with friends and family.Kayaking, bicycling, and water skiing activities helped us to say goodbyeto our old friend summer.Hubbs tried his hand at water skiing, after almost 30 years...
- The End Of Summer
Today is the last day of summer. Just when things were starting to get really beautiful in the garden... The vines are full and blossoming... something for which I have waited the entire summer. And with one frosty nightit will all begone. Until next...
- Building An Ark
And so the rain continues.Just when the sky lightens, and it looks promising, I run outside to continue weeding. Then all of a suddenanother downpour occurs...sending me scrambling for shelter. The chickens, goats, and horses are all staying under cover.I...
- Wrapping Up And Looking Ahead
Autumn has arrived...and with it the eventual end to this year's vegetable garden.I am always saddened when the garden is finished for the year,but welcome the extra time that it's end affords me. Last week's rain was a real boost to the remaining...