Hurricane Griszelda

Last night hurricane Griszelda came roaring through the canyon. It was a sleepless night as the wind would slam into the house for many minutes, making your whole body cringe. Then it would be quiet for a while. Start drifting off to sleep and WHAM the wind was back. Needless to say there was not much rest time.
This morning, however, was beautiful. There were times when it was almost warm outside.



Honey cat and Mac dog took advantage of some horse blankets in the sun. This is unusual as my dogs are not always friendly to cats. Honey has survived because she won't run from them. If she gets worried about their intentions she slips under the garage door and into her safe place.

They are making up for the sleepless night last night.

Patches joined them but on the inside. Made me want to take a nap, too, but there was too much to do. Most of the lower barn horses were turned out. Marnie, Tess and Amira hung around the barn to make sure they were really supposed to be out. Chardonnay, Sunny and Aurora exploded through the gate and took off for the big turnout. Lacey danced on her tippy toes until the gate was opened, and then she and Babe made a run for it. Even Rosie, Lexi and Quest got turned out. Of course, Belle, Charles and Levi II had to stay in.

Feisty and Princess took advantage of the blue chair for a cat nap.

Soon Love joined the nappers. There was still more work to do so I couldn't join them. Jim had gone for a load of hay, so I led Cash, Breeze Bay and Jesse, one by one to their turn out. Levi I was so glad to see them. Mud was flying all over as the rumpus was going. Sparkle wanted out, too so he was turned loose in the backyard with the long and petite ears.

Amy, Aaron and Tracey with dogs,Tuffy, Lily, Mona and Jessie came for a visit. Aaron and Amy led Chance, Harmony, Pedro , Rico and Ruby to their turnouts and blanketed them before they left. They also, did Breezy, Cash and Jesse. It's supposed to be in the low 20's tonight. That's mighty cold for some of the oldies. 13 horses are wearing warm cozy blankets. Thank you again, everyone.

When I fed this evening many were waiting to come in at the lower barn. Lexi came in with new friend Navajo. Marnie and girls and Chardonnay's trio were most anxious for a stall spot. Quest, Rosie, Bobbie, Babe and Lacey were there, too.
Everyone got a double feeding. Sparkle went in the lower barn, but only because he was bribed with grain. He loves to be free to gallop up and down the road.
The wind did some damage, pipes had to be repaired and wrapped for the cold and fences and chargers fixed.

We are preparing for our most favorite Holiday. We are thankful to all who help the animals at Home At Last