Wild Weather!!

At lunchtime Jim asked if I knew what famous weather holiday today is. Nope, said I, falling into the same trap I've fallen into for 47 years. It's Soako de Mayo he said as the rain came pouring down on us. Then tonight two tornadoes landed in Butte County only a couple of miles from us. WOW!!! The animals headed to the barn as they hail crashed down on them. Then it was over. So much power in Nature. It's hard to imagine what the poor folks who have big tornadoes go through. It must be terrifying for both people and animals.
It's hard for us to believe there are still some folks who are going to transport and show their horses with the viral epidemic that's going on. Last year's strangles outbreak here affected 30 of our horses and killed three. It's too high a price to pay for a show. I know a lot of money is involved, but somewhere along the line owner responsibility should take over. Please, folks, think of your animals first. There is always another show. Isn't your animal worth your care and consideration?
Our friend Tom died last Sunday on his wife's birthday. Thank you, Grace, for making a donation in his memory. Thank you, also, to Lorie H for your donation. Carla G sells jewelry and donates the proceeds to Home At Last. Thank you Carla. Spaulding Flies gives a donation to Home At Last when folks buy their fly predators and mention us. Thank you Spaulding, Ruth C and Carol O.
Tomorrow I see friend Holley. She makes whimsical metal animals that she gives to us to sell. If you are interested in buying one let me know. She makes animals and people. No two are the same. They are cute and a real conversation piece. We have one at the ranch and one in the Thrift Store. Call me to see what is available. 530-514-1439.
Levi II and Rosie are in the barn for a while. Levi started to loose some weight and we are giving him extra rations. He won't go anywhere without his Rosie so they are in a double stall together.
We thought Rosie might have Cushings because her hair stayed so long and clumpy, but today I brushed her with a really soft brush and she is finally shedding. We had another Kiger mustang, Sweet, who did the same thing. Clumpy hair then when he shed he was almost bald until his new coat grew in. Is that a Kiger trait? Stuart doesn't do that and he's a Kiger, too.
Rosie and Levi will join four of our others at the summer pasture when we can move the horses. We won't do a thing until we get Dr Darling's OK.
The frogs are serenading us now so it must be bedtime. I hope this crazy weather settles down soon, but I must admit to liking rain and mud more than I like heat and flies. Supposed to get warmer and warmer now.
Lake Oroville is full and beautiful. Saw a water skier in the rain. I guess if you're going to get wet anyway, it doesn't matter.
Please, take your donations to the Thrift Store and plan to spend some time and money there. Lots of good things to buy.
Are you saving your coins for Home At Last?