See the louvers on the heater? Well, there are 498 of them. Yep, I counted because that was what I thought needed cleaning when we were going to have the Board meeting here. I took a table knife and an old tee shirt and cleaned each one individually. Was 1/2 way done when we decided the weather was too wild to have a meeting. Cancelled the meeting, but finished the louvers. Last time it was the pitchers over the counters. Wonder what it will be next time? Thanksgiving is coming. I'm sure I'll find something odd that absolutely, positively has to be cleaned before company comes.
This morning the gang was waiting for their treats- Dobbin, Gracie, Baby Jane and Jonathan. Callie was on her way up from the lower barn
First the songs and then the food.
The primordial swamp is really muddy now. The storm last night really raged. Always wondered what made the storm so mad that it had to rage so wildly. Blanketed some of the horses who wouldn't or couldn't get in the barn. We could use a few new shelters for these critters. Anyone????
Frankie was cranky, while Moon Dancer just stayed out of his way.
Dancing Drum wanted me to stop taking pictures and start throwing hay.
The upper barn horses stayed dry. Harmony, Cash, Pedro, Rico and Ruby joined the Standardbreds, Charity and Promise. Wild Bill had insisted on being in the girls' pen. They are not nice to him, but he is devoted to them.
Hey!! Stop with the pictures and throw the hay.
Harmony stayed to the back, politely waiting her turn. We were able to give her former owners some help with their present horse.
About this time the camera started flashing and the message said Battery Exhausted. Wait a minute. The battery had been charging all night. I told the camera, "It doesn't matter if you are exhausted. You work at a sanctuary and you work whether you are exhausted or not." Well, that works with people, but not cameras. Guess I need to get a new battery. Jim and Brian didn't say anything about me scolding a camera, but I did get a couple of strange looks.
You'll have to use your imagination from here on for a bit.
The storm made lots of gooey mud and the wind was cold today. No rain, but it was slippery. Lucky and Cricket insisted on being let out. They charged out and headed for the open area.
The gate was opened for Marnie, Tess and Amira and they went out, turned a round and came right back in. They'd rather be a little crowded than cold.
Juan is walking almost flat footed now. He was out with the others in the yard. We have a yard full of longears with one little petite pair of ears. Gracie holds her own with the donkeys and mules.
The weather is unpredictable so we'll have to see if the horses stay in or get turned out.
The weather is unpredictable so we'll have to see if the horses stay in or get turned out.
Going forward on the Thrift Shop. Maybe a February opening.
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