Horse names Part 1

This morning while I was typing the list of critters for the vet visit next Wed. I realized there are some interesting names and classifications. In the drink category here is Too Much Brandie.

And here is Chardonnay.

Then there is the insect category. Lady Bug

And Cricket.

Barn cat Daphne wanted a starring role in today's blog. She was born in the wood pile when we lived in Magalia, so she was a wood pile cat first, then a barn cat.

Her full name is Daphne Braveheart Thistledown. She's a real talker.

The tack room has storage above. You can see the window the barncats have to hop into the tack room.

They have a climber to use, too.

Hi, Daphne.

You are certainly beautiful and fluffy.

After morning chores I went "across the street," as Margaret calls Highway 70, to take some hay to our horses there and to visit with Margaret.

The horses spend the Spring, Summer and Fall enjoying the pasture that she seeds every year.

Bruno came to say Hi.

Bruno is a really big boy.

Aurora, Sunny and Chardonnay have been eating nonstop since April. The girls have BIG bellies.

Mike came to help carry the hay to the barn. If Mike doesn't help then Margaret and I cut the bales and haul the hay in the wheelbarrow. Thank you, Mike, you saved us a lot of work.

Lift and load.

Load and lift. Whew!!

The girls say, "Whatcha got?"

"Hey, Mike. Where are you going?"

"Wait for us." They chased Mike all the way up the hill, nibbling as they went.

Dobbin thought you'd like to see how beautiful he is. Front view.

Yes, Jenny. You are beautiful, too.

And Jessie, you are gorgeous.

Dobbin- back view. Dare I say it? An ass's ass.

Zoe, Brian and Jim finish the day with a good visit.

No new sick animals today. Hopefully, we are coming to the end of the strangles siege