Lots Of News

The weather has been wonderful. The mud is drying and those nasty ole flies are hatching. The valley has been foggy, but we are just above the recent mist.

Nappers are having a great time. Lots to eat. Lots of dozing places. Gracie loves her sleepy time.

Frankie has been exploring his new turn out. He and Moon Dancer nibble on grass all over the place. A little green leaf pops up and chomp!! it's gone.

Somehow Levi II got turned on his side. He has been having so much fun being out. Tomorrow we are going to fence the upper turn out and put in the horses who have been in the back yard. The stalls are just too muddy and the weather is too nice for them to have to be in. Levi II does not seem to be having any leg or foot issues. He has made many friends and was enamored with Rosie yesterday and Tessie today.

Julian is getting huge, but he is still just a little boy. Look at his tongue. If you get near him, he will kiss you and try to old you close to him with that rough tongue. Can you imagine that he and Banjoe (plus thousands of others) were thrown in dumpsters and left to die? Male calves are of no use to the dairy industry. It is just wrong to throw babies away and leave them to die.

Aaron the farrier will come tomorrow and we will all try to catch Sugar so she can get her feet trimmed. Her hooves are way too long, but she is a wild one. We'll see how we do. I'll try to have my camera available to catch the action.

Lexi will join Ruby, Quest, Jesse, Levi II, Rosie, Sparkle, Babe, Lacey, Tess, Amira, Marnie , Stuart and Skittles in the upper turnout. They will still get extra food, but my poor yard is suffering from rampaging hooves. Gracie, the donkeys , Callie and Juan will stay out in the back yard. Hopefully we can build fences to preserve this Spring's garden.

Tess is having a hard time regaining her weight. She is checked frequently by Dr Darling. Her appetite is good, she's active and feels good. She's just a thin old girl. We'll keep feeding her lots.

GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Helen and Ron have been working hard to get the Thrift store open. They will be ready to accept donations on Monday Jan 31 from 11-4. The store will be open for business February 15. We need lots of volunteers to sort, tag, set up and then work when the store is open . Volunteers can apply starting Feb 1.

Check the website homeatlastthrift.com for information and an application.

We need everything-especially all kinds of clothing hangers and racks, book cases, shoe racks, a cash counter and a washer and dryer. Remember everything is tax deductible.
The store is at 611 Walnut Chico. Walnut is an extension of Hiway 32 before it becomes Nord Ave.

Thank you Frank and Mary C who made a generous donation as a Christmas gift for friends, and Maurya F and Carla G for your generous donations. You all are special friends to Home At Last.

The dogs found an animal who had been killed on the road. The buzzards led them to the body. Now the dogs have a "special" odor. They think they are so good smelling that they want to share with us. We don't share their enthusiasm and they get their feelings hurt when we send them away.
Oh well, life on the ranch is always interesting.