Hello 2014!

Was the gorgeous sunrise a good sign for the coming year?

 Very cold, but it started off quietly.  Karen, Lorrie and I did chores as usual...we are in such a groove.

 Even tho Moon has been naughty, I worry about her going to another barn.  Hopefully it will be smooth sailing and things will work out for the best.  I sure don't want her to get hurt... ever again.

 The Florida Babes had sheets put over their blankets this morning and I covered the other three girls tonight.  There is some weather on the way along with a snow advisory and we will be lucky to stay above 0 the next couple of nights.

 When I got back in the house, Phoebe and Gucci were sitting in the middle of sunbeams.

 (This shot of Phoebe is for Suebeedoo and Beah)

When I got on my computer, no matter what I did....it talked to me!  It sure was not like that yesterday when Roger and Daryl came over to work on it.  Now I have a lot more ram and the speed has increased.  Anyway, I called Roger (my go to techie guru) and he helped me out.  Could not stand that annoying, robotic voice!

My friend Barb came over before noon and we cased out the village to see what restaurants were open for lunch.  We settled on the Millhouse and had a chance to catch up. Of course I forgot to take pictures.

Took some warm water out for the horses and gave them more hay when I got home.

 They got tucked in at 5 and hopefully their second layers will keep them warm.  The temperature in the barn was about 24 degrees.  Who knows what it will be tomorrow morning.

Dinner was very simple.  Veggie burgers and coleslaw....so good.

I hope you all got off to a good start and will have 365 happy and healthy days ahead of you.  Once again, I can't say enough about how much I appreciate having met you through this Journal.  You make my day and keep me tuned in to your lives.  Don't you wonder how we get connected?  All the people I communicate with have not only been interesting, they are kind, thoughtful and caring....with so much to offer.  So far, I have met 5 or 6 of you in person, and I look forward to meeting more.  It would be so much fun to have a big gathering at our farm.  A lot of us communicate with the same people.  Grey Horse, Michaele, Maery Rose, Val, Lily, Susie, Kim at Golden Pines, Dreaming, Jill, Carol, KC, Lily Hydranga, KC, Michelle, Feral Woman, Buttons, Suebeedoo, Dancing Donkey, Annette, Brett, thecrazysheeplady, Kate, Victoria, Sophie, Patrice, Sharon, Karen, 3 Nancys, Stephen Andrew, Ken Mac, the coyote, Rebecca-San and the list goes on.  Thank you for sharing! It has not only been a pleasure, it has been an education!  And what a way to travel around the world!  Esther, Mike and Ann, Anne, Ronnelle, Jo, Nea.....

Night all you sweet souls!