Quite a Week

Last night I got a call from my sister-in-law letting me know that my brother passed away yesterday in his sleep.  He was 80 years old and his heart gave up.  A couple of weeks ago he was saying he could not believe he was still alive at that age and the day before he was sitting out in the sun.

So much has been going on.  Gary had a minor surgery, I met with my cardiologist to get off a med, today I went to the dermatologist for a 6 month check (all ok).  The situation in this country has continued to keep me down..... I don't know about you, but it has put me in a very emotional state.

But....life goes on and I still have to keep moving.

It was in the 40s again last night and today in the low 60s.  Felt good, but with the wind....I needed a jacket.

When I got out to the barn, only Buddy was visible.  I whistled and called Rebel but he did not respond so I started walking back in the pasture.  He finally heard me.  We were joined by Buddy and went back to the barn for their breakfast.

They wanted to be in the sun....it was still pretty cold.

Gary went out for a haircut (coffee) and had a meeting at the Welcome Center to talk about the native gardens.  When he got home I went to Wegmans, and at 1:30 left for Rochester and my appointment 

with Dr. D.

Home around 3:30 and took it easy until chore time.

Before getting their grain, they each went into the other's stall.  They switched back before they were fed.  Smart boys.

Dinner was an instant replay.

It's only October 1st and we have our first fire going.  Feels good.

Night all.

Bratwurst and Cabbage

In the 40s again last night.  But....more sushine today.

Almost every morning there is no manure in the stalls, so buddy and Rebel must be out all night, except for when they eat their hay.  I can clean and reset in no time!

I was fairly ambitious for a change.  Got the sleight bedroom ready for our next company, brought a ramp downstairs to see if I can train Little Wonder to use it to get on the bed, and made dinner in the crockpot for tonight.  Also needed to pick more apples.

Gary had an appointment in Rochester and I spent part of the afternoon taking it easy.  I'm slowly but surely learning how to add music to my FB videos.  It's such fun to find appropriate songs.

Dinner at 6.

Chores at 6:30.

I'm loving the light when I go out to feed these guys.

Night all.

PS

The meeting with the military brass was mind blowing today.

The red line has arrived.

Lots of Stuff

In the 40s this morning!  Yes!

The boy's coats have started to grow with the low temperatures.

Right after chores I went down to Country Max for some Lazer sheen and hoof dressing.

Little Wonder went with me and got a couple of cookies.

Alice arrived at 10 for Spa Day.

The boys got a good grooming and were very relaxed.

It was still nice and cool while we were in the grooming room.

We were supposed to go out to lunch, but she knew I had an appointment with my cardiologist and we cancelled.  

I have been having side effects from a med and am so glad I was taken off it.  What a pain in the ass and my brain.  Took it easy when we got home from my appointment and had soup and sandwiches for dinner.

Chores at 6:45.  The sky was beautiful.

It even changed the color of Little Wonder's face.

Night all.