Lesson Learned

I got off to a late start this morning and it totally broke the usual rhythm.  Karen was just about finished when I got out to the barn and I wanted to put the dogs in before she left.  So, I went to the house for a few minutes and when I got back out to the barn, this is what I saw!

 I still had to clean the stalls and had left Abbe's gate open....my big mistake.  Apparently Berlin was hanging out in there and I assume Maggie decided to join her and started a kicking contest.  Berlin must have rammed into the corner and somehow got over those boards into the aisle.  I was sick!  She had kick marks and hair missing in several places (probably from going through the boards).  I cleaned my poor old girl up and took out the boards.

 She appeared to be sound and went out to the pasture with the rest of the girls.  (I did give her a little bute, as she must have been sore).

 I spent the rest of the day running around.  First I dropped Gucci and Phoebe at the dog groomers.

 When I got home Gary was repairing the mess.  You can imagine how thrilled he was.

 At 2:30 I picked the dogs up.  They have to be so much more comfortable with their summer cuts.

 Dinner before chores tonight.

 Macaroni salad and a spinach salad.  Still hot out.

 Out to do chores at 7.  Hopefully it will cool down quickly.

 I love this old barn...especially when there is strong evening light.

 Gary has started picking the garlic... it is beautiful and big.

Ariana and Daniela are flying in from Las Vegas tonight.  More on that later.

Night all.

Brockport After Dark

I just had to start with this photo for thecrazysheeplady who is sweating down there in Kentucky.

Saw it today on FB.

 Another muggy day with a heat advisory.  Fortunately we had a strong breeze and it did not get as hot as expected.  When I got out to the barn this morning I had Karen check out the hay that was delivered yesterday...then we got busy cleaning stalls.

 By 8:15 I was mowing the two grass paddocks....

 and the far back pasture.  Didn't get finished, but will do more tomorrow.  It looks so much better.

 Had just enough time to catch a shower before class started.

 Two new students today.  Look forward to working with them....they will fit right in.

 After class Sandy, Donna and Tina picked some spinach.  We love to share our garden with friends.

 This sweet bird was a gift from Sandy of the Manatee.  Love it!

 Gary spent some time cleaning gutters and working in the gardens.  Also worked upstairs in preparation for our granddaughters, who will be arriving tomorrow.

Chores at 7.

 Fortunately there was a good breeze blowing straight into the barn.

 We got a tip from Sandy (of the Manatee) that another boat was in Brockport from Ohio.  We went down to meet them, but they were not there.

 So we went over to the Stoneyard and had dinner (only remembered to take a picture of the salad).

 Ran into our friend Bill and ended up talking for a long time.

 By the time we left it was gorgeous outside...quiet and peaceful.

 As soon as we got back to the farm the dogs wanted to get out of the house so while I babysat,  tried taking pictures with just the porch light and no flash.

Too tired to keep playing with it.

Night all.