Camera Still Resting

Another pictureless blog. The camera is on vacation and I didn't want to brave the pre-Thanksgiving shoppers to get a battery. I did go to Tractor Supply to get feed.
We fed in the cold wind this morning and all the horses who are in the barns are getting very crabby and cranky. They want out to romp and then back in. We can do it for some, but for the others it isn't feasible. Moving them when they are wound up takes a lot of time and patience Tomorrow Aaron and Amy will help us move them, weather permitting.
We'll blanket the less fuzzy ones because it's supposed to be in the low 20's tomorrow night. We'll see.
Did some banking in preparation of the Thrift Shop operation, then had lunch with Helen and Ron. After lunch we met their goose, Gandolf, who is a wonderfully beautiful boy.
The wind was bitter cold tonight.
We have new horse friend groupings. Lucky loves Bobbie and follows her all over. Cricket loves Lucky and follows him. It's a cute threesome as Bobbie is twice the size of Cricket.
Tonight Quest pushed the gate open between he and Lexi and they were eating side by side. When I park the tractor at the lower barn, Callie, Juan and Dobbin stand at the tractor front and nibble hay from the bucket.
Jonathan eats with Baby Jane, sometimes with Dobbin and once in a great while, Gracie.
The calves eat with everyone.
Levi II doesn't want anyone near him, nor does Babe. They often kick the side of the barn for good measure.
My heart is heavy because Belle is failing. She is losing weight despite all we can do for her and her balance is very bad. The other day I threw a flake of hay into their stall, and poor Belle almost fell over trying to step away from the hay. Charles stays right next to her now, almost as though he is her guide, not the other way around. Belle is a lovely white mule who has great dignity and has been a wonderful support for Charles. She loves to have her ears rubbed. The edema on her belly is still there and she just doesn't have the zest for living she once had. She is on our Close Watch List.
Thanks to all who have sent blankets. The herd is so much warmer now.
Remember that Home At Last is supported by generous donors like you. Any amount helps. All money is used for the animals' feed and care. There are no paid staff at the sanctuary.
Thank you to Megan and Linda who brought 4 bags of feed today. They visited with everyone. Dobbin was on their heels every minute.
Feisty and Princess are curled up together on the chair and Mac is snoring behind the couch. Time for hot choclate and a good book.