Very little water fell from the sky today and there was this bright grey thing shining.
The donkeys, Jessie, Jenny and Dobbin, like to be in on every activity. There could possibly be food involved.
Gracie found some grass by the solar panels.
The three not-billy goats not-gruff pop up for a hello. Where's Poe?
There he is. He likes the house. They all pile in together when it's wet and cold. Haven't gone in with them, but I bet it's warm. Maybe a little smelly, too.
The mud pair Frankie and Moon Dancer soak up some rays.
Amy, Aaron, Carolyn and Art came over today to help pile extra hay in the muddy stalls in the upper barn. Chance thought it was wonderful to have all that extra food in there.
The stalled horses are most anxious to get out. They have had enough. It's supposed to rain tomorrow, then be dry for a couple of days. Hang in there, kids. You'll be out soon. And then back in.
While filling water tanks in the upper barn, cats Daphne and Ben came out for a visit. Daphne was born in the woodpile at our place in Magalia and Ben just showed up at the barn here one day about two years ago. He had a very bad eye infection that we treated for months. His eyes would bleed. We had him neutered, but decided his eyes were causing him too much pain. We made an appointment to have him get his angel wings and he disappeared for a week. When he came back his eyes were much better, so he's still with us. No eye problems at all. Maybe he just needed a good scare to get better.
Daphne's full name is Daphne Braveheart Thistledown. She's a small cat with a ferocious ego and temper and is as soft as ,well, as thistledown. She's about 10 years old.
Candy Bar cat stayed up above to watch the proceedings. He and his brother Oliver were born at our Magalia place, too. They are about 8 years old.
Oliver thought you might like a close up of a very lovely barn cat. These are the non-mouse chasers. Live and let live is their motto.
The hay really helped the stalls. Thanks, everyone.
Part of the herd enjoyed the rainless evening to dine al fresco.
Can you believe that over half of our horses were slaughter bound? Sure, some may not be rideable, but they certainly are not worthless. Just ask them. They will tell you they are priceless.
Tucker the spotted mule ate a little with the gang, but met me at the lower barn and asked ever so nicely to be put in for the night. He's been a little stand-offish with the herd and we want to watch him carefully for a while. He has a bowed tendon that might be giving him some trouble.
Baby Jane, Gracie, and Jonathan like to wait by the fence for their meals on wheels dinner. Why walk when it can be delivered at no extra charge?
I didn't give everyone their grain tonight before I fed hay and the protesters met me at the gate. Jim had to come and push them away so I could get back in.
To say they were disgusted with me would be an understatement. They gave me the cold shoulder or backside, as it were.
Callie is trying to convince Jim that I am neglectful and that he should give her a treat.
Juan has no fear of the tractor. If he wants a bite then I have to stop. Donkey dodging and mule navigating is a required course for tractor driving here
The cats have had their climber for over a week and tonight is the first night they are playing on it. Feisty is hanging through the center hole and batting at Princess.
Had to take several of Patches' cat toys out of the tub before I could bathe. He drops four or five toys in the tub, then races around in it playing with all of them. It's been a while since he been in the water with me, but when he does it doesn't bother him getting wet.
Hope your Holidays are happy.
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