Holy moly- It has been a LONG time since I last posted here. Happily for me, the winter was gentle on this farm. Very little snow, not a ton of mud, and some sunshine. All appreciated by me as my back no longer allows much heavy work like snow shoveling my way to the barn. Yeah- and it really IS all uphill! < laughing> Since my big ol' Ford tractor was sold in that " auction"😡 , I no longer had any way to move snow other than ME. So I was pleased to have an easy winter.
Spring arrived here as usual and it's so green and pretty this time of the year. Daffodils up and blooming, the little purple wild Violets, and of course, the ever-popular Dandelions. The big crap apple tree alongside the barn is almost in bloom while the white Dogwoods aren't quite ready yet.
I hope everyone had a peaceful Easter weekend. Ours was so quiet, thanks to this virus that has taken over the world. ( just a reminder: wash those hands for at least 20 seconds and stay far away from others as much as possible as you are cared about)
Other than staying here on the farm, life for us hasn't really changed that much concerning the COVID19 mess. Farm folks usually lead a life that doesn't take them out in public a whole lot - so it's not been so bad. I sure do miss being able to go out to dinner though! Sheeeesh.. a nicely cooked meal made by someone other than us sure would be nice.
Briana, my American Draft Pony, is fine as is my barn kitty, Simone`. They have become close friends by now. I have become a herd mate with Briana and Simone` sees me as a hand that will rub her head and a voice that tells her she is lovely. Briana wants to romp and play with me as another horse, but I put an end to taking being a horse pal that far. Hahahaaa- I can't pin my ears back real well.
Bri has been shedding like crazy and is so anxious to go out in the mornings, I'm thinking it might be wiser to groom her in the evenings. She's lost some of the summer/ fall chubbies she gained over last year and is looking right spiffy now. Well- other than being mud-covered daily and hair flying all over the place. Onto me, the grass, the mud, and other delightful places; my eyes, mouth, and clothing. Ugh. On the other hand, I sure am glad to not have to deal with the Percherons shedding. Whew- that was awful but so satisfying to see that a short summer coat show up.
I did have a week of trouble with my Sadie... she's my dog. She began being "off"- and a little while later, it was time to go see a veterinarian. He didn't see anything wrong but for MAYBE a urinary tract infection. Sadie n' I returned home with antibiotics for a week. Still afterward, she wasn't right. Back to a different vet's office as I'd lost faith in the first group. This vet diagnosed her as having a majorly infected uterus! A little more than a mild UTI. So, my girl stayed there overnight and had a complete spay. The vet told me that her uterus was so infected that it weighed THREE pounds!! Sadie came home a little out of it, but slowly and surely she got better. Now? She's back to being Sadie again and I am so thankful that her problems were fixed. I am much poorer now, but it was money well spent for her happiness and good health.
Below is Briana from this past January- we had a little snow but not enough to be a problem. She has been getting boring ol' grass hay and even though she prefers the high-powered alfalfa mix, grass hay is better for her.
I saw these little cat tracks and snapped a photo of them
May Simone have made them?
Briana in all her 'fatness', mud, and is very pleased with herself.
See the heart left for me?
Oh so pretty Springtime
Even the Forsythia was gorgeous
Until next time! I promise to not be so long in between posts, too. :)
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